Minisforum G7 PT

The Minisforum G7 PT positions itself as a premium gaming mini PC, delivering desktop-class performance in a compact (2.5L) chassis. As an upgraded successor to the HX99G, it combines AMD’s Ryzen 9 7945HX (16C/32T, up to 5.4GHz) and Radeon RX 7600M XT (8GB GDDR6) for a 20% performance boost over its predecessor, targeting 1440p AAA gaming at High settings. Benchmarks show 85–100 fps in Cyberpunk 2077 (1440p/FSR Quality) and 120+ fps in Elden Ring, rivaling mid-tower desktops . The inclusion of a PCIe 5.0 NVMe slot (theoretical 14GB/s speeds) and dual storage expansion (PCIe 4.0 secondary slot) future-proofs storage upgrades, though the $1,199 price demands justification against competitors like the Zotac ZBOX with RTX 4060 .

Minisforum markets the G7 PT as a "1440p High Settings" machine, and it delivers—with caveats. The RX 7600M XT (32 CUs, 2.3GHz) outperforms the HX99G’s RX 6600M by ~25% in synthetic tests (Time Spy: 9,800 vs. 7,850) but falls short of Nvidia’s DLSS/ray-tracing capabilities . The chassis retains the HX99G’s dual-fan cooling, reducing thermal throttling during sustained loads (85°C GPU max). However, the lack of USB4 (only USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C) limits next-gen peripheral support, a puzzling omission at this price . Ports are plentiful (DP 2.0, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet), and the 230W power adapter ensures stable performance, though it’s bulkier than the HX99G’s 180W unit .

The G7 PT’s value hinges on its GPU performance. At $1,199, it undercuts similarly specced laptops (e.g., ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4060) but faces stiff competition from SFF PCs like the Zotac Magnus ONE (RTX 4070, $1,299). If 1440p gaming is the priority, the G7 PT excels—but content creators might miss USB4’s 40Gbps speeds or Nvidia’s Studio drivers. For Mini PC enthusiasts seeking AMD’s best mobile hardware, this is a compelling (if niche) package—just temper expectations for ray-traced titles .

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