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BOSGAME P3 Lite Mini PC Review

The BOSGAME P3 Lite punches above its weight with AMD's Ryzen 7 6800H (Zen 3+, 6nm) and Radeon 680M iGPU, delivering desktop-grade performance in a 0.55L chassis. At $389, it undercuts competitors like the Minisforum UM773 Lite while offering superior graphics (RDNA 2 vs. Vega) and dual 2.5G Ethernet for NAS/soft-router setups. The 24GB DDR5 RAM and PCIe 4.0 SSD ensure snappy multitasking, though the asymmetric RAM configuration (2x12GB) limits dual-channel efficiency until upgraded.

Gaming performance is a highlight: The Radeon 680M (12CU, 2200MHz) handles CS:GO at 1080p/High (~90fps) and GTA V at 1080p/Medium (~60fps), rivaling a GTX 1050 Ti. Triple 4K display support via USB4/HDMI/DP caters to productivity, but the HDMI 2.0 (vs. 2.1) caps gaming at 60Hz. Thermal management is decent (45W TDP), though sustained loads push temps to 85Β°C, triggering minor throttling.

Compared to Intel's NUC 12 Pro (i7-1260P), the P3 Lite offers better GPU performance and upgrade flexibility (dual M.2 slots), but lacks Thunderbolt 4. Its Realtek 2.5G Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6E provide robust connectivity, though drivers occasionally need manual updates. For budget-conscious users needing a compact powerhouse, the P3 Lite is a compelling choiceβ€”just don't expect AAA gaming at ultra settings.

- GhostKeyboard Review.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Best-in-class iGPU: Radeon 680M (RDNA 2) outperforms Intel Iris Xe and older Vega GPUs, enabling 1080p gaming and 4K video editing.
  • Upgrade-friendly: Dual DDR5 SODIMM slots (up to 64GB) and dual M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots (up to 4TB total).
  • Premium connectivity: USB4 (40Gbps), dual 2.5G Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 6E ideal for networking pros.
  • Compact & efficient: 0.55L volume fits anywhere; 45W TDP balances performance and power draw.
  • Triple 4K support: USB4 + HDMI 2.0 + DP for multi-monitor workflows.

Cons

  • Asymmetric RAM: 24GB (2x12GB) limits dual-channel benefits; 16GB+16GB would be optimal :cite[4].
  • Thermal throttling: Hits 85Β°C under sustained loads, reducing boost clocks :cite[1]:cite[5].

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