Acemagic F3A

The AceMagic F3A is a powerhouse in a compact form, featuring AMD’s cutting-edge Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 (12 cores, 24 threads) with RDNA 3.5 graphics and a 50 TOPS NPU—making it one of the most capable AI-ready mini PCs on the market. Compared to last-gen Ryzen 9 7940HS systems, the HX 370 delivers ~30% faster multi-core performance and significantly improved AI acceleration, crucial for local LLM and Stable Diffusion workloads. In benchmarks, the Radeon 890M iGPU handles Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p/Low (45fps) and Elden Ring at 720p/Medium (60fps), while AV1 encoding outperforms Intel’s Arc iGPUs by ~25% . The dual DDR5 SO-DIMM slots and dual PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots offer excellent upgradeability, though the plastic-magnesium alloy chassis lacks the premium feel of all-metal competitors .

Priced competitively against Minisforum’s upcoming HX 370 models, the F3A stands out with its 100W TDP cooling solution, sustaining higher clock speeds than 65W-limited rivals. The 2.5G Ethernet + Wi-Fi 7 combo ensures future-proof networking, hitting 2.3Gbps in local transfer tests . However, the cooling fans ramp up to 42dB under full load—noticeable in quiet environments—and the 180W power adapter is larger than GaN alternatives. The HX 370’s AI Eco Mode (adjustable 15-54W) intelligently balances thermals and performance, though disabling boost cuts gaming fps by ~35% . For AI tasks, the NPU dominates: Llama 3 8B runs at 18 tokens/sec locally, a feat impossible on non-NPU systems .

With its Ryzen AI capabilities and RDNA 3.5 graphics, the F3A is a standout for creators, developers, and gamers needing compact power. While the HX 370’s NPU isn’t yet fully utilized in most apps, its 50 TOPS (vs. 16 TOPS in 8845HS) ensures longevity as AI software matures. The official product page confirms USB4 40Gbps (full bandwidth) and 8K@60Hz output, enabling dual 4K displays or eGPU setups. If you prioritize raw CPU/GPU performance and AI readiness over silent operation, the F3A is arguably the most future-proof mini PC under $800—just keep a laptop cooler handy for sustained workloads.

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