Minisforum Unveils AI Agent NAS N5 and MS-S1 Mini Workstation With AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495
Minisforum introduced two new machines at IFA 2026 in Berlin built around AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 processor: the AI Agent NAS N5 Max-P495, a network-attached storage unit designed to run AI agents locally, and the MS-S1 Max-P495, a mini workstation aimed at AI compute and creative workloads. Both ship with the new chip, an integrated Radeon 8065S GPU, and up to 192GB of unified memory, of which as much as 160GB can be allocated as graphics memory.
What the new AMD chip brings to Minisforum’s flagship hardware
The Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 is the shared engine across both machines. It pairs a CPU with a Radeon 8065S integrated GPU and a dedicated NPU. Together those components deliver up to 131 TOPS of AI performance, with 55 TOPS coming from the NPU alone. The 8060S GPU in the older Ryzen AI Max 395+ handled 1080p gaming comfortably, so the new chip should offer similar capability with higher AI throughput.
Both devices scale beyond a single unit. Up to four MS-S1 Max-P495 workstations can be deployed in a 2U rack, which positions the machine as an alternative to compact desktops that are currently in short supply because of the local AI boom.
AI Agent NAS N5 Max-P495: storage that runs models locally
The N5 Max-P495 is an upgrade to Minisforum’s earlier flagship NAS. It supports up to 200TB of local storage and ships with OpenClaw pre-installed, an agent framework launched earlier in the year. Minisforum describes the unit as a centralized backend for data, models, knowledge, and long-running AI workloads.
Running agents such as OpenClaw or Hermes Agent directly on the NAS keeps data on the user’s own hardware, cuts latency, and gives the operator more control over inference costs. That last point matters because agentic AI is known to consume roughly 1000x more tokens than standard AI calls, which can push cloud bills up quickly. Local execution sidesteps per-token charges and keeps sensitive material off third-party servers.
MS-S1 Max-P495: a mini workstation for AI, rendering, and simulation
The MS-S1 Max-P495 is the new top of Minisforum’s mini-PC line, replacing the previous MS-S1 that used the Ryzen AI Max 395+. It supports a wide range of models from labs including Gemma, OpenAI, and Qwen, and it is tuned for AI compute out of the box.
For users who never touch a model, the spec sheet still holds up. Up to 192GB of unified memory gives headroom for 3D rendering, video editing, and computational fluid dynamics, all workloads that traditionally demanded a full-size tower. The 1080p gaming capability carried over from the prior generation means the new model should handle casual play without compromise.
How the two machines fit together
Minisforum is positioning the pair as a split setup: the N5 handles persistent storage and long-running agents, while the MS-S1 handles active compute. A small studio or research group could keep large datasets, fine-tuned weights, and chat histories on the N5, then point the MS-S1 at those assets when a job needs to run. Because both machines use the same processor family, model formats and toolchains stay compatible across the pair.
Pricing, availability, and safeguards
Minisforum had not released pricing or a shipping date for either machine at launch. Both products were on display at IFA 2026 in Berlin from September 4 to 8, 2026. Anyone considering the N5 for agentic work should put safeguards in place before letting an autonomous process touch real files, since an unconstrained agent could end up deleting an entire home directory.
FAQ
What processor do the Minisforum N5 Max-P495 and MS-S1 Max-P495 use?
Both machines use AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 with an integrated Radeon 8065S GPU. Together the CPU, GPU, and dedicated NPU deliver up to 131 TOPS of AI performance, with 55 TOPS coming from the NPU.
How much memory and storage do the new Minisforum machines support?
Both can be configured with up to 192GB of unified memory, of which up to 160GB can be allocated as graphics memory. The AI Agent NAS N5 Max-P495 adds up to 200TB of local storage on top of that.
Which AI models and agents do the new Minisforum devices support?
The MS-S1 Max-P495 supports models from labs including Gemma, OpenAI, and Qwen. The N5 Max-P495 ships with OpenClaw pre-installed and is designed to run agents such as OpenClaw and Hermes Agent directly on the local storage.
This article summarizes reporting from tomshardware.com.