Minisforum AI X1 Pro: Dual-Channel RAM Boosts CPU and GPU Performance

The Minisforum AI X1 Pro mini PC sees CPU gains of 5-15% and iGPU performance increases of over 100% when using dual-channel RAM. Powered by AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and Radeon 890M.

Minisforum AI X1 Pro: Dual-Channel RAM Boosts CPU and GPU Performance

The Minisforum AI X1 Pro mini PC benefits significantly from a simple RAM upgrade. According to Notebookcheck, using dual-channel memory instead of single-channel can boost CPU performance by 5 to 15 percent depending on the workload. The integrated 890M graphics can see performance increases of over 100 percent with dual-channel RAM.

Dual-channel memory tested

The AI X1 Pro is powered by an AI 9 HX 470 processor with 12 cores and 24 threads, running at up to 5.2 GHz. It features AMD Radeon 890M graphics and comes with 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. Connectivity options include dual 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and OCuLink.

Specifications

  • Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 (12C/24T, up to 5.2 GHz)
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon 890M
  • Memory: 32 GB DDR5 RAM (tested with single and dual channel)
  • Storage: 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
  • Connectivity: Dual 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, OCuLink

The Minisforum AI X1 Pro is priced at $1,327.00 USD.

The performance gains from dual-channel memory are particularly notable for the integrated GPU, which can more than double its performance in some scenarios. This makes the AI X1 Pro a compelling option for users who want better graphics performance without a discrete GPU.

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