Prices / Framework Desktop
Desktop — local AI mini PC
The Framework Desktop is a local AI mini PC with soldered unified memory compared here by $/GB of unified memory. $/GB starts at $26.95 from a $3,449 primary price (checked Oct 31, 2026). DIY configs exclude SSD and OS — add those before comparing to turnkey systems. Figures are dated checkout snapshots, not a hands-on review.
Variants and price
$/GB of unified memory = primary price ÷ soldered RAM in GB. Price / buy: primary channel is the button; the other channel is a text link underneath.
| Variant | $/GB | Stock | Price / buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64GB · DIY storage · excludes SSD + OS | $30.61 | Out of stock pre-order | $1,959 · Official Checked Oct 31 |
| 128GB · DIY storage · excludes SSD + OS | $26.95 | Out of stock pre-order $100 deposit | $3,449 · Official Checked Oct 31 |
Official specifications
| Chip | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|
| Memory | 64GB / 128GB |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s |
| Storage | 0 - DIY bring your own |
| OS | None - DIY |
| Ethernet | 5GbE |
| USB4 | 2x USB4 |
| Wi-Fi 7 | Yes |
| OCuLink | No |
Amazon listing matches
Listing identity and check dates — Amazon checkout does not overwrite the official Offer or primary $/GB rules.
| Variant | ASIN | Sold by | Condition | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64GB · DIY storage · excludes SSD + OS | — | — | — | — | Search (not a verified listing match) |
| 128GB · DIY storage · excludes SSD + OS | — | — | — | — | Search (not a verified listing match) |
How this compares
Same chip family and RAM tier, sorted by $/GB. Blank $/GB cells are incomplete (—), never $0. Comparison-only Mac / DGX rows are omitted.
$/GB of unified memory in this peer set runs from $26.95 (Framework Desktop) to $40.61 (Minisforum MS-S1 Max). This model’s lowest $/GB is $26.95 ($3,449).
| Model / variant | Chip | Unified RAM | $/GB | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framework Desktop (this page) 128GB · DIY storage · excludes SSD + OS |
395 | 128GB | $26.95 | $3,449 |
| GMKtec EVO-X2 128GB · 1TB |
395 | 128GB | $27.34 | $3,500 |
| GMKtec EVO-X2 128GB · 2TB |
395 | 128GB | $28.52 | $3,650 |
| Beelink GTR9 Pro 128GB · 2TB |
395 | 128GB | $28.90 | $3,699 |
| Bosgame M5 128GB · 2TB |
395 | 128GB | $28.90 | $3,699 |
| ACEMAGIC M1A PRO+ 128GB · 2TB |
395 | 128GB | $29.69 | $3,800 |
| Framework Desktop (this page) 64GB · DIY storage · excludes SSD + OS |
395 | 64GB | $30.61 | $1,959 |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max 128GB · 2TB |
395 | 128GB | $30.93 | $3,959 |
| GMKtec EVO-X2 64GB · 1TB |
395 | 64GB | $34.37 | $2,200 |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max 64GB · 2TB |
395 | 64GB | $40.61 | $2,599 |
FAQ
Is the memory soldered?
Yes. These Strix Halo / Ryzen AI Max+ machines use soldered unified memory. You cannot upgrade RAM later, so the memory tier is the buy-wrong point for local LLMs.
How much RAM for 70B vs 120B?
As a rule of thumb from GPU-addressable share: ~64GB unified (~48GB GPU) fits 70B Q4 but not 120B MoE; ~128GB unified (~96GB GPU) fits gpt-oss-120B / 120B MoE; ~192GB PRO 495 (~160GB GPU) reaches 235B-class Q4 models. Exact fit still depends on quant and runtime.
Does Framework DIY exclude SSD and OS?
Yes. Framework Desktop DIY prices in this table exclude SSD and OS. Add storage and an operating system before comparing $/GB to turnkey mini PCs.
Why do official and Amazon prices differ?
Channels update on different schedules. Amazon may show in-stock units while the official store is on pre-order (or the reverse), and some Amazon figures are Prime-only or third-party — those never become a headline price here. When both channels have a comparable price, primary drives $/GB and the other channel shows under Price / buy as a text link.
Related guides
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Sources
- Framework Desktop official store · checked Oct 31, 2026