The innovative world of gaming mini PCs has just seen an exciting addition, as Minisforum officially unveils its much-anticipated EliteMini AI370. This sleek device had been the talk of the tech town since teasers emerged last month and was further shrouded in mystery with a promotional poster leaked a few weeks ago. At last, the details are clear about this new powerhouse, a pioneering product in their gaming mini PC lineup featuring the impressive AMD Strix Point APU.
Under the hood, the EliteMini AI370 is driven by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, equipped with the Radeon 890M. Benchmarks reveal this integrated GPU eclipses the previous 780M with a 15% surge in synthetic benchmarks and an 18% bump in gaming performance, making it a substantial upgrade from Minisforum’s earlier UM780 XTX model. The brand promises that this performance boost effortlessly pushes frame rates beyond 60 FPS in even the most demanding AAA titles.
However, while the EliteMini AI370 competes closely with the AOOSTAR GEM10 370 due to their shared Ryzen architecture, the absence of an OCuLink port may disappoint those considering an external GPU setup. Instead, the Minisforum model is equipped with a USB4 port, which is a shift away from traditional preferences for such configurations.
The device boasts an appealing range of connectivity options. At the rear, users will find two 2.5G Ethernet ports, a DisplayPort, an HDMI port, and two USB Type-A ports. Meanwhile, the front provides a USB4, two additional USB Type-A ports, and a 3.5 mm audio port, making it versatile for various peripheral connections.
Details on the remaining specifications and pricing of the EliteMini AI370 remain under wraps, fostering anticipation. Given the competitive landscape and the price of Beelink SER9—currently the only other Strix Point mini PC on the market, priced at $999—it seems likely that Minisforum’s new mini PC will fall in a similar range. With its Zen 5 chips potentially driving the cost north of their Zen 4 predecessors, prospective buyers can expect a figure hovering around the thousand-dollar mark.
The unveiling of the EliteMini AI370 underscores Minisforum’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of compact gaming solutions, melding powerful performance with a compact form factor that’s set to enchant the gaming community. Keep an eye out for further announcements on this game-changing mini PC.
