ⓘ Intel
Maxsun is developing a compact AI desktop PC based on Intel's Crescent Island GPU, alongside planned workstation and server products. The system will use Intel's Xe3P-based GPU D-series, designed for AI inference, but its specifications, pricing and release date remain unknown.
Maxsun is developing a mini PC powered by Intel's Crescent Island accelerator, bringing the company's Xe3P-based GPU to compact AI systems. The mini PC is one of three planned products based on Intel's new hardware, alongside workstation and server variants.
Maxsun outlined its plans at the 2026 Intel LOEM Summit, where it confirmed that it would help develop and manufacture products based on Intel's GPU D-series, also known as Crescent Island. The company is planning three versions: Turbo for workstations, Fanless for servers and CRI Mini PC for edge AI computing.
Maxsun's upcoming mini PC is designed to bring AI computing to a compact form factor. The company says it aims to keep the system small without compromising performance in AI workloads. However, Maxsun has yet to show the final design or confirm whether the mini PC will use the full GPU D270 configuration or a modified version of the accelerator.
Intel's GPU D-series is based on the Xe3P architecture and targets AI inference rather than gaming. Unveiled earlier this month, the GPU D270 features 32 Xe cores and 256 XMX engines, with up to 1.3 PFLOPS of FP8 compute performance. Intel's reference card comes with 160 GB of LPDDR5X memory, while partner designs can support up to 480 GB. The accelerator has a 350 W power rating. Its large memory capacity is intended to accommodate AI models and inference workloads that require substantial amounts of data to remain accessible.
Maxsun has yet to disclose detailed specifications, show product images, or announce pricing and availability for the CRI Mini PC or its two other planned designs.
Andrew Sozinow - Tech Writer - 171 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2024
I’ve been fascinated by computers, electronics and modern technology since childhood. I started writing IT-news at high school and have been doing it continuously for more than 10 years. During this time, I have worked for many media outlets, and now I am a news editor at 3DNews. Sometimes I also write smartphone reviews. In July 2024, I decided to try my hand at writing news on Notebookcheck. When I'm not working, I like to play videogames, do puzzles, and travel.
Andrew Sozinov, 2026-10-27 (Update: 2026-10-27)