Tag: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

  • Minisforum EliteMini AI370 Mini PC Launch Promo Now Available

    Minisforum EliteMini AI370 Mini PC Launch Promo Now Available

    Minisforum has now opened pre-orders for the newly launched EliteMini AI370. This mini PC, featuring the AMD Strix Point, is currently offered in just one configuration, priced at $1,099, thanks to a special introductory discount. If you place your order before November 20, you’ll also receive a $100 gift card, and the first 150 buyers will get a mouse and keyboard combo included.

    Specifications and Features

    The EliteMini AI370 is one of the first models to come equipped with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. The single available configuration includes a Zen 5 APU, paired with 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. Although the memory cannot be upgraded by the user, it can support up to 4 TB of storage (like the 2 TB Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD, which is currently priced at $149.99 on Amazon).

    Graphics Performance

    This Strix Point APU is also integrated with the RDNA 3.5 AMD Radeon 890M, which is the highest-end integrated GPU in this lineup. Our analysis shows that it delivers up to 15% improved performance in synthetic benchmarks and around 18% better in gaming compared to the previous generation Radeon 780M.

    Minisforum claims that the iGPU within the EliteMini AI370 can achieve over 60 FPS in many modern AAA titles. Additionally, the mini PC is built with a strong cooling system that ensures stable performance, even under heavy load.

    Connectivity Options

    In terms of connectivity, the Minisforum EliteMini AI370 includes one USB4 port, four USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, one DisplayPort 2.0, one HDMI 2.1, and two 2.5G Ethernet ports. It does not feature an OCuLink port like the Aoostar GEM10 370, which would have made it a more attractive option for eGPU setups. However, the USB4 port should suffice for a lot of users’ needs.

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  • Benchmarking Mini PC with AMD Radeon 890M in AAA Games

    Benchmarking Mini PC with AMD Radeon 890M in AAA Games

    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.

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