ACEMAGIC Wins IFA 2026 Best in Show Award with F9A AI Mini Workstation
ACEMAGIC was named “IFA 2026 Best in Show” by Tom’s Hardware Italy, recognizing ACEMAGIC’s innovation in the mini PC and AI workstation space at IFA Berlin 2026. From September 4 to 8, ACEMAGIC showcased its latest AI-powered mini PCs and workstations at Hall 6.2, Stand 128, with the global debut of the F9A AI Mini Workstation with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 taking center stage.
The award highlights ACEMAGIC’s growing presence in the global compact computing market, while the F9A and the brand’s broader lineup demonstrated how high-performance AI computing, creative workflows, gaming, and everyday productivity can be delivered in compact form factors.
IFA 2026: The Future Is Now
Founded in 1924, IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin) remains the world's premier trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances. The 2026 edition welcomed over 1,900 exhibitors from 49 countries and more than 220,000 visitors from 140 countries, all gathering under the theme "The Future Is Now." ACEMAGIC has returned to IFA for multiple consecutive years, reinforcing its commitment to bringing high-performance, compact computing to a global audience.
IFA Awards and Global Media Recognition
During IFA 2026, ACEMAGIC earned recognition from multiple international media outlets, including Yahoo, PC World, TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware Italy, ComputerBase, Frandroid, and Tweakers. Tom's Hardware Italy named ACEMAGIC as "IFA 2026 Best in Show," acknowledging the brand's innovation in the mini PC and AI workstation space.
F9A AI Mini Workstation: The Flagship with Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495
The star of the ACEMAGIC booth was the F9A AI Mini Workstation, the world's first compact system built around the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 processor. Packed into a chassis of approximately 2 liters, the F9A delivers up to 192 GB of unified memory and 131 TOPS of platform AI performance, bringing data-center-class capabilities to the desktop.
At IFA 2026, ACEMAGIC demonstrated the F9A running the DeepSeek V4 Flash 284B large language model locally - a workload that typically requires a full-size server - drawing crowds of developers, media, and tech enthusiasts to the booth for hands-on experience.
| Specification | ACEMAGIC F9A AI Mini Workstation |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 (Zen 5, 16 cores / 32 threads, up to 5.1 GHz turbo, 64 MB L3 cache) |
| Integrated GPU | AMD Radeon 8065S (RDNA 3.5, 40 CUs, up to 3.0 GHz) |
| NPU | AMD XDNA 2, up to 55 TOPS |
| Total AI Performance | Up to 131 TOPS (CPU + GPU + NPU) |
| Memory | Up to 192 GB unified LPDDR5X-8533 (256-bit bus) |
| Storage | Dual NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (RAID 0 / RAID 1) |
| Expansion | OCuLink (PCIe 4.0 x4), 2x USB4 Type-C (40 Gbps) |
| Video Output | HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K@60Hz), DisplayPort, 2x USB4 Type-C |
| Network | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 2x 2.5GbE |
| Dimensions | 158.5 x 158.5 x 81.5 mm (~2 L) |
The F9A is designed for local AI inference, LLM development, software engineering, and content creation. Its unified memory architecture means the CPU, GPU, and NPU all share the same high-bandwidth pool, enabling workloads like loading large quantized models that simply cannot fit in conventional 32 GB or 64 GB systems.
The Full ACEMAGIC Lineup at IFA 2026
Beyond the flagship F9A, ACEMAGIC presented a comprehensive product lineup covering diverse use cases:
| Product | Target Use Case | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|
| F9A 395 | High-end creative work | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, up to 128 GB unified memory |
| F2A HX470 | Professional creation | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, dual-channel DDR5 |
| Retro X5 HX365 | Retro gaming and entertainment | Retro console-inspired design, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| M1A PRO+ 395 | Compact AI workstation | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, gaming-capable mini PC |
From desktop workstations that replace traditional tower setups to everyday mini PCs for office productivity and retro-themed systems for entertainment, ACEMAGIC demonstrated a product range that addresses real-world computing needs across the full spectrum.
From Shenzhen to Berlin: Going Global
ACEMAGIC's presence at IFA 2026 reflects the broader mission of its parent company, Chuangtong Xinke, to bring high-performance compact computing to markets worldwide. The brand's continued investment in international exhibitions, combined with growing media recognition and an expanding product portfolio, signals an accelerating global push.
For more information on the F9A AI Mini Workstation and the full ACEMAGIC product lineup, visit acemagic.com.
Sources
- IFA Berlin, Official IFA Website. Accessed September 2026. ifa-berlin.com.
- AMD, AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Series Processors. Accessed September 2026. amd.com.
- Tom's Hardware Italy, IFA 2026 Best in Show. Accessed September 2026. tomshw.it.
