Thunderobot launches Mix Neo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 7 256V and 115 TOPS AI power

Thunderobot has released a new mini PC, the Mix Neo, in China. It is a compact desktop computer built around Intel’s recent Lunar Lake architecture, specifically utilizing the Core Ultra 7 256V processor.

Thunderobot Mix Neo Specifications

The Core Ultra 7 256V includes an integrated Intel Arc 140V GPU with eight Xe2 cores running at up to 1,950MHz. Because it uses Intel’s Lunar Lake design, the 16GB of LPDDR5X-8533 memory is built directly into the processor package. This setup provides high memory bandwidth for the integrated graphics, but it also means the RAM is permanently fixed and cannot be upgraded later.

For storage, the base model comes with a 512GB PCIe 3.0 SSD, while a second configuration bumps that up to a 1TB PCIe 4.0 drive. The system board has two M.2 2280 slots, so you can add a second drive if you need more space down the road.

Like a lot of hardware right now, Thunderobot is pitching the Mix Neo for local AI tasks. The processor is rated for up to 115 TOPS of INT8 performance. To make use of that, the PC ships with software called FlowyAIPC and a local inference engine named Herdsman. These programs are set up to let users run large language models and image generation tools locally without needing to configure them from scratch.

Physically, the Mix Neo is a small box measuring 128 x 128 x 53.5mm. It takes up about 0.8 liters of space and weighs 480 grams. Thunderobot says the internal fan keeps noise levels around 29.5dBA when the system is under full load. If you don’t want it sitting on your desk, it comes with a VESA mounting kit to attach it to the back of a monitor.

The port selection covers standard desktop needs. The front panel has one 40Gbps USB-C port, two 10Gbps USB-A ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. On the back, there are two USB-A 2.0 ports, an HDMI 2.1 output, a DisplayPort 1.4, and two 2.5GbE Ethernet jacks for wired networking. It also supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4.

Pricing and Availability

The Mix Neo is available now on JD.com. The 512GB model costs 4,499 yuan ($674), and the 1TB model is priced at 4,999 yuan ($749).

In related news, Gigabyte has recently launched a 1-liter AI mini PC with an Nvidia RTX Spark chip and up to 4TB of SSD storage, while Asus has launched the ProArt GR1X Mini PC with an Nvidia RTX Spark Superchip.

(JD)