More colourful than most office PCs and with more of a game console vibe, the AD08 might look less out of place in a child's bedroom. But despite looking like a powerhouse on paper, the AD08 doesn’t perform that well when presented with tasks that require heavy multi-threading or raw GPU performance. We tested it using a range of industry standard benchmarks and it was a stellar performer. It scored highly on CPU-intensive tests like Cinebench and Geekbench although it didn’t convincingly beat the Ryzen 9 4900H in the Minisforum HM90. It proved to be an excellent all-rounder with its weakest spot being its SSD, which is not as fast as the rest of the hardware particularly when it proved to write speeds (as low as 1.56GBps on some tests). In testing, the power of this CPU is undeniable, with especially crushing results for any benchmark that uses multiple threads. If this system has an inherent weakness, it is that the Iris Xe GPU isn’t balanced well with the raw performance of the i7-13700H. There isn’t any way to negate that flaw, as it’s baked into the current Intel mobile platform.

The prices are really rather stiff and don't seem attractive against up-to-date list products. But those are quite simply never actually available. You’ll find the best Ryzen mini PCs will always support at least two display outputs. At least one of these will be HDMI. Moving to Time Spy, the graphics score reached 2435, and the CPU score achieved a solid 9448, highlighting the machine's versatility for both graphics processing and computational tasks. The AM08 Pro also features a good array of connectivity options with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2, enabling the wireless communication. Furthermore, USB 3.2 Type-A ports and other interfaces, including HDMI and Type-C, enhance the machine's adaptability for various peripherals as well display options.

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Naturally, the performance of integrated graphics will be worse than most contemporary discrete graphics cards. But with advancements in recent technology, the performance of integrated graphics has come amazingly far. With many high end models being capable of even handling AAA games. Despite its small size, measuring just 8.07 x 7.99 x 2.73 inches (20.5 x 20.3 x 6.9cm) and weighing only 1.21 kg, the HX80G remains highly portable, making it suitable for gamers on the move or those with limited living spaces. Its compact design allows for easy setup in various environments. If you are limited on space, or simply do not want the clutter of a massive desktop gaming PC then a gaming mini PC is the easy choice! With all the power and performance in a case not much larger than a box of teabags, you can enjoy the latest AAA Windows games. Video outputs for your Ryzen mini PC are also worth consideration. Because how else are you going to use your PC if it is not with a monitor? Those looking for the fastest NUC might head to the new Intel NUC 13 Pro, but that assumption might be premature. The Beelink SER6 Pro 7735HS, as the name infers, is built around the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 mobile technology and can match or better the latest Intel 13th Gen silicon.

The Ryzen architecture originally release in 2017 to critical acclaim. It was a welcome shake up to the previously stagnant CPU market dominated by Intel prior. The USB4 ports on the UM790 Pro support power delivery, and they can be used as a power supply port. No. All versions of the UM790 come with Cold Wave 2.0 (provides an extra active thermal system for RAM and SSD). There is no space to install extra heat sink for the SSD. Overall, the power in this small system is daunting, with an impressive selection of ports that include two USB 4.0/Thunderbolt and dual 2.5GbE LAN. These give the NPB7 remarkable flexibility for a wide range of applications and plenty of scope for external enhancements to storage and networking. A brilliantly effective design which isn’t expensive for what is inside it. Companies such as Beelink and MinisForum are among the main innovators in gaming mini PC’s. Their popular GTR series feature high performance AMD Ryzen based processors with integrated graphics. They are great for gaming as many games are optimised for AMD chipsets. You can for example play Call of Duty Modern Warfare II at good graphics settings at high resolution with ease.

GMKtec has a reputation for making good quality small systems that won’t break the bank, and the NucBox M2 is a prime example of precisely that. Storage options are equally impressive, offering a 512GB M.2 PCIe NVME SSD with expandability up to a generous 2TB. The fitting of both RAM and storage upgrade is simple in both cases. The machine comes with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed, the AM08 Pro which is a nice touch, although the boot times are slightly longer than machine running the home edition. The Elitemini B550 mini PC provides reliable and high-speed connectivity with WiFi 6, Bluetooth, and a 2.5Gb Ethernet port. It also offers various USB ports for peripheral connectivity. Measuring only 7.4 x 6.5 x 2.6 inches and weighing 1129 grams, it is compact and portable.

Each piece of hardware has passed a strict quality inspection and met the factory's standards before it is delivered to Minisforum. In addition, there is no difference in the warranty policies of these hardware suppliers. In the Fire Strike benchmark, the graphics score settled at 6523, while the physics score impressively hit 7057, and the combined score reached an impressive 25045. These results further demonstrate the AM08 Pro's well-rounded performance, particularly in graphics-intensive applications and multitasking scenarios. With options for up to 64GB DDR5 RAM and up to 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD, the UM690 provides ample memory and storage capabilities. It also offers space for a 2.5″ SATA HDD/SSD for additional storage needs.First of all, pretty much every Windows PC you find nowadays will run Windows out of the box. At the time of writing (December 2021), this will most likely be Windows 10. But with Windows 11 recently released, you will slowly see more and more computers adopt it in place of 10. In particular, some of the larger, newer Intel NUC models have begun including, or at least offering the option, for GPU support. The 2018 "Kaby Lake-G" Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HVK "Hades Canyon"(since out of support) included AMD's peppy Radeon RX Vega M graphics acceleration on the same die as processor. (Earlier Intel NUCs relied solely on Intel's own integrated HD Graphics or Iris solutions.) That means well-above-average graphics performance in a system this size. Laptops serve as a great all-in-one solution with everything you need to work and play. Accessories like keyboards and a dual monitor set-up are optional. They also come with a range of tech specs, with options for everyday computing tasks right up to high-powered gaming laptops.