AMD's Strix Point has launched with laptops, and now mini PC makers are rolling out their Zen 5 models. Among the first to be revealed is the Beelink SER9, which marks its global introduction. This system is powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, the highest option in the series.
Performance of the APU
The APU includes the Radeon 890M, which is approximately 18% quicker than the previous generation's Radeon 780M. ETA Prime has evaluated the SER9 to assess the performance of the new RDNA 3.5 integrated GPU in a mini PC setup, and the results were quite promising.
Game Benchmarks
The first title tested by ETA Prime was Horizon Forbidden West. This demanding AAA game was played at 1080p with low graphics settings and frame generation enabled. The Radeon 890M achieved an average of about 70 FPS, whereas without frame generation, it dropped to around 47 FPS.
Forza Horizon 5 was next, also at 1080p but with medium settings and no frame generation. Here, the Radeon 890M recorded an impressive average of 109 FPS, a noticeable upgrade from the 89 FPS average of the Radeon 780M under similar conditions.
Another game, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, was tested at 1080p with medium settings and without scaling. The RDNA 3.5 integrated GPU delivered an average of 56 FPS. Call of Duty MW3 was also benchmarked, achieving an average of 141 FPS while using a balanced preset and frame generation in balanced mode.
Additional Game Tests
Starfield was tested at 1080p with low settings, FSR, and frame generation enabled, where the Radeon 890M averaged 87 FPS. Lastly, Cyberpunk 2077 was played at 1080p with low settings and FSR set to auto, yielding an average of 90 FPS for the mini PC.
In summary, the Strix Point mini PCs equipped with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 appear to be excellent for gaming. Additionally, it's important to mention that during testing, the Beelink SER9 reached a maximum of 54W TDP. However, the mini PC is capable of going up to 65W, which might have enhanced the iGPU's performance slightly.
