Key Takeaways
1. Minisforum introduced the G1 and G1 Pro mini-PCs at the Japan IT Week and IFA 2025 events.
2. Both models feature the desktop version of Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, utilizing 145 W of their 350 W power supply.
3. They support up to 96 GB of DDR5-5200 RAM and 8 TB of PCIe 4.0 storage across two M.2 2280 slots.
4. The main difference between G1 and G1 Pro is their AMD Ryzen 9 processors: G1 uses the 8940HX, while G1 Pro uses the 8945HX.
5. Launch is expected at the end of November, but pricing details are not yet available.
Minisforum has recently revealed more information regarding the G1 and G1 Pro after hinting at these models earlier in the year. Just to remind everyone, the G1 and G1 Pro were first introduced in April during the Japan IT Week Tokyo Spring Show. Following that, the company displayed both devices last month at the IFA 2025 event held in Berlin.
New Appearances at Japan IT Week
Currently, Minisforum has presented both mini-PCs at the Japan IT Week in Chiba. There’s not much difference between the G1 and G1 Pro, similar to the previous models N5 and N5 Pro (currently priced at $1,019 on Amazon). Minisforum has confirmed that these two models will feature the desktop version of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, which utilizes 145 W of the total 350 W from the built-in power supplies (PSU) of the G1 and G1 Pro.
Specifications and Features
Moreover, both models support up to 96 GB of DDR5-5200 RAM and can accommodate 8 TB of PCIe 4.0 storage, divided across two M.2 2280 slots. As shown in the image below, the back of the G1 series is equipped with a variety of ports, including five dedicated for video output.
In the end, the primary distinction between these models is the type of AMD Ryzen 9 processor they use: the G1 is powered by the 8940HX APU, while the G1 Pro features the 8945HX. These are both Dragon Range refresh APUs, and benchmark tests indicate a mere 3% difference in performance between the two. VideoCardz has reported that Minisforum is set to launch the G1 and G1 Pro ‘at the conclusion of November.’ However, pricing details have not been disclosed yet.
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