EliteMini Ai370 First Look, The Most Powerful AMD iGPU In A Mini PC!

Summary

In this video, ETA Prime reviews the Minus Forum Elite Mini AI 370, powered by AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with 12 cores and 24 threads, and the Radeon 890M integrated GPU. This compact mini PC impresses with its efficient cooling, solid performance in gaming at 1080p, and extensive connectivity options, including USB 4.0 and dual 2.5 Gb Ethernet. It supports up to two PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSDs for storage expansion, though RAM is not user-upgradable. Overall, it delivers great performance for everyday use and gaming, despite some BIOS limitations on advanced settings.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Minus Forum Elite Mini AI 370 features AMD's powerful Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor with 12 cores and 24 threads based on Zen 5 architecture.
• 🔧 It is equipped with the Radeon 890M integrated GPU, which offers impressive performance for gaming and graphics tasks.
• 📏 The mini PC has a compact design, making it easy to mount behind monitors or under desks.
• 📦 Included accessories feature an HDMI cable, a mounting bracket, and a 120W power supply using a barrel jack.
• 🔌 Connectivity options include USB 4.0, USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, HDMI, dual 2.5 Gb Ethernet, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
• 💾 The device supports two PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSDs, but the RAM is not user-upgradable, as it features LPDDR5X running at 7500 MHz.
• 🌡️ During testing, the unit's cooling system performed well, maintaining temperatures below 87°C even under load.
• 📊 Performance benchmarks indicate strong capabilities, scoring well in Geekbench 6 and 3DMark tests, often outperforming older dedicated GPUs.
• 🎮 The Elite Mini AI 370 successfully handles modern games at 1080p, with solid FPS in titles like Wo Kong, Doom Eternal, and Cyberpunk 2077.
• 💡 The system remains energy-efficient, drawing only 8 watts at idle and peaking at 84 watts during intensive tasks.

Q & A

What is the main feature of the Minus Forum Elite Mini AI 370?

The main feature is its powerful AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, which includes AMD's most powerful integrated GPU, the Radeon 890M.

How many cores and threads does the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor have?

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor has 12 cores and 24 threads.

What types of connectivity options are available on the Mini AI 370?

It offers USB 4, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, dual 2.5 Gb Ethernet, HDMI, and a 3.5 mm audio jack.

Can users upgrade the RAM on the Minus Forum Elite Mini AI 370?

No, the RAM is non-upgradable as it uses LPDDR5X running at 7500 MHz.

What are the storage capabilities of the Mini AI 370?

The Mini AI 370 supports two PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSDs for storage expansion.

What is the power consumption of the Mini AI 370 under different loads?

At idle, it consumes about 8 watts, and during gaming, it can draw up to 73 watts, peaking at 84 watts under stress tests.

How does the cooling system perform under heavy usage?

The cooling system is effective, with CPU temperatures averaging 68°C during gaming and peaking at 87°C during intense tasks.

What benchmarks were achieved by the Mini AI 370?

The Mini AI 370 achieved a Geekbench single-core score of 299 and a multi-core score of 15478, along with strong OpenCL performance.

What gaming performance can users expect from the Mini AI 370?

Users can expect good performance at 1080p in various games, achieving over 70 FPS in titles like *Wukong* and *Cyberpunk 2077* at medium settings.

What BIOS features are available for the Mini AI 370?

The BIOS includes power modes (quiet, balanced, performance) and options for auto power on, but it's somewhat limited in terms of customization.