Minisforum AI X1 Pro

The Minisforum AI X1 Pro is AMD’s most ambitious AI-ready mini PC, pairing the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (12C/24T, 5.1GHz) with a Radeon 890M GPU and 80 TOPS NPU for $899 (32GB/1TB). Its triple M.2 slots and SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 support offer rare upgrade flexibility, 128 GB RAM support is efficient for running large model on Local LLM , though the choice of socketed RAM over soldered LPDDR5X limits the 890M iGPU’s bandwidth—costing ~15% performance versus systems like the GPD Win Max 2 (LPDDR5X-7500) in games like Elden Ring . The 135W internal PSU and OCuLink port enable eGPU expansion (tested with RTX 4070 at 40Gbps), but most buyers will prioritize its 890M’s 1080p gaming chops.

Minisforum’s design trades compactness for features: At 1.8L, the AI X1 Pro is larger than Beelink’s GTi14 (1.63L) but packs superior cooling (dual fans) to sustain 65W TDP at just 42dB . The 890M iGPU outperforms Intel’s Arc graphics by 2–3× in AAA titles, though its SO-DIMM memory bottleneck prevents it from matching LPDDR5X-equipped rivals in bandwidth-sensitive tasks . Standout features include a front-facing Copilot button, fingerprint sensor, and Wi-Fi 7—but the Realtek WiFi module again disappoints with unstable 6GHz band performance .

For AI workloads, the X1 Pro’s 80 TOPS NPU dominates Intel’s Ultra 185H (34.5 TOPS), accelerating Stable Diffusion (12it/s) and live translation apps . However, at $899, it competes with laptops like the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (Ryzen 9 + RTX 4060). If you need desktop-grade storage (12TB max), OCuLink expandability, or AMD’s NPU lead, the X1 Pro justifies its premium—but gamers might prefer cheaper LPDDR5X systems or eGPU-ready Intel alternatives .

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