Framework Desktop 192GB: Price, Specs and Ship Date

Framework opened pre-orders on September 30, 2026 for a new Framework Desktop built on AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495, with up to 192GB of unified memory. It is the compact, modular desktop crowd's answer to the new wave of 192GB local AI machines, and it brings an open, repairable-hardware philosophy to a class of box that is usually sealed and soldered.

• Chip: Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 "Gorgon Halo," 16 Zen 5 cores up to 5.2GHz, 64MB L3 cache, Radeon 8065S graphics.
• Memory: 192GB of LPDDR5x-8533.
• Price: $6,799 for the DIY Edition, $7,449 pre-built with a 2TB NVMe drive.
• Shipping: the first batch is expected to begin shipping in November, per Phoronix.

What Are the Framework Desktop 192GB Specs?

According to Phoronix, the processor has a 55 watt default TDP that can be configured up to 120 watts, and Fedora 44 KDE Plasma Edition is the default operating system. The memory is the story: 192GB of LPDDR5x-8533 shared between the CPU and the integrated GPU, which is what lets a desk-sized machine hold very large open-weight models in memory. GMKtec lists the same 192GB LPDDR5X-8533 configuration at 273GB/s in its own launch material, which gives a feel for the bandwidth class, though Framework's own figure should be checked on its spec page.

Gizmodo adds that the mini-ITX board keeps an open x4 PCIe slot, ships with a Noctua fan, and that the memory is not replaceable. That last point matters: unified memory is soldered, so you choose your capacity up front.

How Much Does the 192GB Framework Desktop Cost?

The DIY Edition is $6,799 and the pre-built model with 2TB of storage is $7,449. For comparison, Phoronix lists the existing 128GB Strix Halo version at $3,449, so the extra 64GB is a significant step up. TechPowerUp reports that the first batch sold out within hours and that Framework opened a second limited batch after securing more memory. Framework has also said that prices may go up for future batches, so anyone planning a purchase should watch the order page.

Is 192GB Worth It for Local AI?

It depends on the models you want resident. Mid-size models run happily on 128GB machines that cost far less. The 192GB tier is for people who want very large open-weight models, long context windows, or several models loaded at once. Rival boxes such as the GMKtec EVO-X5 Pro and the Minisforum MS-S1 MAX-P495 target the same buyer, while NVIDIA's DGX Spark 64GB goes after a lower price point. Framework's angle is repairability and a standard PCIe slot, plus Fedora out of the box. More compact computing news lives in our mini computer coverage.

Sources: Phoronix — September 30, 2026; TechPowerUp — September 30, 2026; Gizmodo — September 29, 2026; GMKtec launch post — September 28, 2026.