Lenovo has added a new 64GB memory configuration to its circular, ultra-compact desktop, the Yoga Mini i (Gen 11). It is already on sale through JD.com in China at 17,999 yuan (about 430,000 yen). Despite fitting in the palm of your hand, it delivers up to 180 TOPS of AI performance across its CPU, GPU, and NPU, making it a machine designed to run generative AI locally rather than leaning on the cloud.

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A Circular Body That Fits in Your Palm

The Yoga Mini i stands out from typical boxy mini PCs with its cylindrical design. It occupies roughly 0.65 liters and weighs about 600 grams, small enough to rest in one hand. The aluminum chassis features ARGB lighting on its underside, along with a smart sensor that wakes the device when you tap it. The design prioritizes a small footprint while still looking the part on a desk.

Core Ultra X7 358H and Arc B390

At its core sits the Core Ultra X7 358H, a processor from Intel's latest "Panther Lake" generation. Rated at 25 watts, it combines 4 performance cores, 8 efficiency cores, and 4 low-power efficiency cores for a 16-core layout. It integrates the higher-end Intel Arc B390 graphics, so it also handles GPU-bound tasks such as video editing and light gaming.

On top of that, it carries an NPU (neural processing unit, a dedicated circuit that handles AI math efficiently), and Lenovo claims up to 180 TOPS of AI performance across the CPU, GPU, and NPU combined. TOPS is a measure of operations per second: the higher the figure, the faster it can handle tasks like image recognition and generative AI.

64GB of Memory to Run Local LLMs on the Device Alone

The highlight of this new configuration is its memory capacity. When the Yoga Mini i first appeared at CES 2026, even the top model topped out at 32GB, but a configuration with 64GB of LPDDR5X memory has now been added. It pairs that with a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD for storage.

The point of raising memory to 64GB is to run large language models (LLMs) locally. Lenovo says this configuration can handle models of up to 80 billion (80B) parameters on the device alone. Because processing stays local rather than being sent to an external cloud, the company highlights how well it suits privacy-sensitive use cases.

Ports, Price, and Availability

For such a small machine, the port selection is generous. It includes two fast Thunderbolt 4 ports, plus HDMI, USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, a USB-C port with power delivery, a 3.5mm audio jack, and 2.5-gigabit wired LAN. On the wireless side it supports Wi-Fi 7, and it can drive multiple displays at once. Lenovo also bundles a wireless keyboard and mouse.

For now, sales are centered on JD.com in China. As of this writing, Lenovo's PSREF product-spec database does not yet list the 64GB configuration, so it remains unclear whether this exact setup will roll out worldwide. Users hoping for availability outside China, including Japan, will need to keep an eye on future announcements.

Summary

The 64GB memory configuration added to Lenovo's Yoga Mini i packs a Core Ultra X7 358H and ample memory into a palm-sized circular body, aiming to run local AI without a discrete GPU. At 17,999 yuan (about 430,000 yen) it is far from cheap, but for users who want to work with LLMs on the device while keeping things compact and quiet, it looks like a compelling option.