Key Takeaways
1. The Yohris mini PC combines a Mac Mini-like design with gaming performance comparable to a Windows PC, priced around $510.
2. It features an Intel Core i7-13620H processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, 512GB SSD, and 16GB DDR5 RAM, with customization options available.
3. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, and upgrades for RAM and SSD are easy to perform by removing four screws.
4. Performance metrics show solid results with Geekbench scores slightly below average but higher 3DMark scores for the RTX 4050 compared to benchmarks.
5. The mini PC delivers good gaming performance, running titles like Forza Horizon 5 and Cyberpunk 2077 smoothly, but VRAM limits may affect ultra settings in some games.
The Yohris mini PC offers an Apple Mac Mini-like design combined with gaming performance similar to a Windows PC, all priced at about $510. This device was recently highlighted in a video by the well-known YouTuber ETA PRIME.
Specifications
The mini gaming PC, resembling the Mac mini, features an Intel Core i7-13620H processor, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card with 6 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, 512GB SSD, and 16 GB of DDR5 RAM. Users can customize their Yohris mini PC, opting for up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM and a maximum storage of 2 TB SSD directly from the manufacturer.
Connectivity and Upgrades
In terms of connectivity, this mini gaming machine comes equipped with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. It’s important to note that it uses components typically found in laptops. However, upgrading it is straightforward; simply remove four screws to access the internals, allowing for RAM and SSD upgrades. The Yohris mini PC includes one available M.2 slot by default, which is a common feature in most Windows laptops.
Performance Metrics
When it comes to its performance, the Yohris mini gaming PC achieved a Geekbench 6 score of 2,500 for single-core and 10,724 for multi-core performance with the Core i7-13620H. As per data from Notebookcheck, these scores are a bit lower than the average scores, which are 2,568 for single-core and 11,687 for multi-core tests.
In the 3DMark Time Spy benchmark, the RTX 4050 recorded an overall score of 8,659, with a graphics score of 8,300. These results exceed Notebookcheck’s internal averages, which position the RTX 4050 at 7,980 overall and 7,751 for graphics performance.
Thermal Management
During a stress test performed by the YouTuber, the CPU package power spiked momentarily to 82 W before stabilizing at 45 W, while the RTX 4050 TGP stayed below the typical 80 W limit. Overall, the thermal management seemed to favor the GPU over the CPU in this mini PC.
The Core i7-13620H maintained an average temperature of 73 °C during 1440p gaming and briefly reached 96 °C under stress, suggesting temporary thermal throttling, according to ETA PRIME. Conversely, the RTX 4050 averaged 64 °C, with a peak temperature of 75 °C, indicating better thermal headroom.
Gaming Performance
In terms of gaming, Forza Horizon 5 ran smoothly at 1440p High settings without DLSS, achieving well over 100 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p High settings with DLSS Quality was playable, and enabling frame generation boosted the average frame rate above 120 FPS. Hogwarts Legacy at 1080p Medium with DLSS Balanced averaged around 80 FPS, while Marvel Rivals at 1080p High with DLSS Quality maintained about 108 FPS. God of War Ragnarök also performed well at 1080p High with DLSS Balanced, but Ultra settings in many games were limited by the VRAM capacity.
ETA PRIME pointed out that the $510 price tag can vary, and customers might face extra taxes or import fees based on their location.
