Key Takeaways
1. Thunderobot launched new Mix G2 and Mix NUC mini-PCs featuring Intel and AMD processors, targeting competitors like Asus ROG NUC 2025 and Beelink SER9.
2. The Hygon C86 processor, also known as Black Warrior Hunting Blade Pro, has 16 cores and 32 threads but lacks disclosed thermal design power (TDP).
3. Hygon C86’s multi-core performance is claimed to be between Intel’s Core i7-13700 and i7-14700K, but its single-core performance is comparable to the older Core i7-12700.
4. Hygon C86 scored 1,073 in single-core and 8,811 in multi-core tests on Geekbench 6, which are considered disappointing results.
5. Thunderobot employs an all-in-one cooler with multiple fans for the Hygon C86, but details on pricing and availability are still unknown.
Earlier this month, Thunderobot unveiled its new Mix G2 and Mix NUC mini-PCs, which utilize Intel and AMD processors, respectively. To put it in perspective, the Mix G2 competes with the Asus ROG NUC 2025, while the Mix NUC shares the same form factor and processor as the Beelink SER9, along with other similar mini-PCs (currently priced at $649 on Amazon).
New Developments
Now, Thunderobot has shifted its focus to the Hygon C86, an x86 processor produced in China, also known as the Black Warrior Hunting Blade Pro. This processor features 16 cores and 32 threads, although its thermal design power (TDP) is not disclosed. It is claimed to perform between Intel’s Core i7-13700 and Core i7-14700K in multi-core tasks. However, with a peak clock speed of 2.8 GHz, the Hygon C86 achieves single-core performance comparable to the Core i7-12700, scoring only 1,073 and 8,811 points in Geekbench 6’s single-core and multi-core tests, which is quite disappointing.
Cooling and Design
Despite these underwhelming performance figures, Thunderobot has opted to keep the Hygon C86 well-cooled with an all-in-one (AIO) cooler, which includes a radiator mounted on top and three other sizable fans. Unfortunately, specifics regarding pricing and availability have not been released yet. From the image below, it’s clear that Thunderobot’s gaming desktop has ample room for a full-length graphics card, along with various front-mounted input/output options.
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