Lucebox Zero 495 brings desktop-class local AI power with AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 495 and Radeon AI PRO graphics
Lucebox has unveiled the Zero 495, a powerful new local AI PC designed for developers, AI researchers, startups, and businesses that want serious on-device AI performance without relying entirely on cloud infrastructure. At the heart of the machine is AMD’s Ryzen AI MAX+ 495, paired with a massive memory configuration and support for AMD’s Radeon AI PRO R9700 GPU.
The rise of local AI hardware is accelerating as more users look for private, predictable, and cost-controlled alternatives to cloud-based AI services. Instead of sending workloads to remote servers, systems like the Lucebox Zero 495 are built to run large language models, inference workloads, and AI development tasks directly on local hardware.
The Lucebox Zero 495 is powered by AMD’s flagship Ryzen AI MAX+ 495 processor. This chip features 16 Zen 5 CPU cores and 40 RDNA 3.5 integrated GPU cores, making it one of AMD’s strongest all-in-one AI-focused processors. The system can be configured with either 128 GB or 192 GB of unified LPDDR5X memory, offering up to 273 GB/s of bandwidth.
Storage options include 2 TB or 4 TB of NVMe SSD capacity, giving users enough room for large AI models, datasets, development environments, and local applications.
The PC is housed in an extruded aluminum chassis measuring 340 x 110 x 320 mm, with a total volume of 11.97 liters and a weight of around 6 kg. Despite its compact size, the Zero 495 is clearly built for high-performance workloads rather than casual desktop use.
What makes the Lucebox Zero 495 especially interesting is its GPU configuration. The system can be paired with AMD’s Radeon AI PRO R9700, a professional AI-focused graphics card with 32 GB of dedicated memory and up to 640 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
When combined with the main system memory, the total available memory pool reaches 160 GB on the 128 GB model and 224 GB on the 192 GB model. That gives the Zero 495 a major advantage for users running large AI models locally, especially those who need more memory than a standard desktop GPU can provide.
Power comes from a 1000 W SFX power supply with an 80 Plus Platinum rating. Lucebox lists the system at roughly 500 W under load and around 40 W while idle, depending on configuration and workload.
Connectivity is another strong point. The Zero 495 includes two USB4 ports, two USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, dual DisplayPort 2.1 outputs, 5GbE Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth. With the dedicated Radeon AI PRO GPU installed, users also get four additional display outputs, making the machine suitable for multi-monitor workstations as well as AI compute tasks.
For users who want to scale beyond a single machine, Lucebox offers an optional cluster kit. This kit includes an Intel E810 100 GbE network card, installed with a cable included, and is designed to connect multiple Zero 495 systems together. The cluster kit costs $799 per machine and gives advanced users a path to expand local AI capacity.
On the software side, the Zero 495 ships with Ubuntu Server, Lucebox Engine, and preinstalled AI models. It also offers an API compatible with OpenAI- and Anthropic-style workflows, along with root access over SSH. This should make it appealing to developers who want local AI infrastructure that can slot into existing tools and applications.
Lucebox is also making bold performance claims. The company says the Zero 495 can deliver more than twice the speed of NVIDIA’s DGX Spark in certain workloads, including 61.3 tokens per second in Qwen3.8-27B and 86 tokens per second in DeepSeek V4 Flash. Lucebox has also highlighted performance differences between ROCm and Vulkan, stating that ROCm delivers stronger results in its testing.
Pricing starts at $6,999 for the Lucebox Zero 495, which positions it as a premium local AI workstation. However, the first 200 units are being offered with a $1,000 discount, bringing the price down to $5,999. That base configuration includes 128 GB of unified memory, an additional 32 GB from the Radeon AI PRO R9700, and 2 TB of NVMe storage.
Users who want the 192 GB memory upgrade will need to add $2,000, while upgrading to 4 TB of storage costs an additional $250. With these upgrades, the fully configured system reaches $9,249.
Compared with other high-end local AI machines, the launch discount could make the Zero 495 especially competitive. NVIDIA’s DGX Spark is priced around $7,000 for a 128 GB configuration, while many Ryzen AI Halo systems with 192 GB memory sit near the $6,500 range. The added Radeon AI PRO R9700 makes Lucebox’s system stand out for users who want more GPU memory and stronger local AI performance in a compact desktop chassis.
The first batch of Lucebox Zero 495 systems is expected to ship in January 2027. If the company’s performance claims hold up in real-world use, this could become one of the more compelling local AI PCs for developers, AI labs, and businesses looking to bring advanced AI workloads in-house.
