Recently, I mentioned that mini PCs are emerging one after another, and a new product from the brand Minisforum has appeared. This Mini PC uses a niche CPU, the R5-5625U, which is equivalent to a semi-system, priced at 1988 Yuan. Let’s take a look.

First, let’s talk about the R5-5625U. It belongs to the new U series released this year, alongside the 6600U. The R5-5625U has 6 cores, 12 threads, a maximum frequency of 4.3GHz, 19MB cache, and an integrated GPU with 7 cores at 1.6GHz, which is not very high. It uses a 7nm process and has a power consumption of 15W.

This product was originally intended for use in thin and light laptops, so it is also very suitable for mini PCs.

According to data from Geekbench, the performance of the 5625U is still not weak, although it may not be as strong as expected. However, it is indeed a processor sufficient for daily use.

This mini host has two memory slots that support laptop memory and can be configured as needed. Additionally, it has an M.2 slot suitable for installing NVMe SSDs and a 2.5-inch hard drive space. The fan and heatsink are thick enough to provide better cooling for the processor.

In terms of interfaces, it can connect up to four monitors, which should be prepared for viewing stocks or as a monitoring center. In any case, the expandability is still very strong. It also has built-in WiFi and Bluetooth.

The accessories are also quite rich, including a base and a stand, allowing it to be mounted directly behind the monitor. It is equipped with a compact 65W GaN charger.

From user tests, scores can reach 810,000 points. Of course, this is related to the performance of the configured memory and hard drive, such as an 180,000-point hard drive, which is still quite good.

This computer without memory and hard drive is priced at 1988 Yuan, while the version with built-in memory and hard drive is temporarily out of stock. So, is the price worth it? Because it is a mini PC, it is not easy to compare with traditional desktop computers. It can only be said that the production must be due to demand. Once a mini PC has sufficient performance, there is nothing to worry about. If the price is controllable, there will still be some people who like it.