Minisforum UM780 XTX

The UM780 XTX packs AMD’s Ryzen 7 7840HS and Radeon 780M into a 0.5L chassis, targeting budget-conscious creators and gamers. At $559 (32GB+1TB), it delivers 18,500 in Cinebench R23 (multi-core) and 45fps in Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p Low, FSR 3), outperforming Intel’s Iris Xe but trailing discrete GPUs. The OCuLink port (PCIe 3.0 x4) allows eGPU expansion—a rarity at this price—though bandwidth limits high-end GPUs.

Compared to the UM790 Pro (same CPU, $499 barebone), the XTX adds dual 2.5G Ethernet and active SSD cooling, but trades USB4 bandwidth (40Gbps vs. 20Gbps on some ports). The Radeon 780M handles light gaming (Elden Ring: 35fps at 1080p Medium) and 4K video editing, though the 28W TDP limit curbs sustained performance. Cold Wave 2.1 cooling keeps noise below 40dB but struggles with prolonged CPU+GPU loads (~85°C).

For the price, the UM780 XTX excels in connectivity (Wi-Fi 6E, OCuLink) and upgradability (96GB RAM, dual M.2). However, the Beelink SER7 (same CPU, $529) offers a quieter design, while the GTR7 Pro (7840HS, 65W TDP) provides better thermals. If you need OCuLink or dual Ethernet, the XTX is unique; otherwise, alternatives may offer better value.

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