Minisforum has unveiled two new mini PCs powered by AMD Phoenix APUs. The Minisforum UM 780 Pro and UM 790 are promoted as the brand’s most powerful mini PCs so far. They are powered by AMD’s latest Ryzen 7040 Phoenix APUs and will deliver faster performance in an efficient package.

Some basic details of the new Minisforum mini PCs have been released. The lineup will adopt the Ryzen 9 7940H/HS and Ryzen 7 7840H/HS chipsets. The processors will have up to 8 Zen 4 cores, 16 threads, and up to 5.2GHz boost clocks. The models also have a compact and efficient integrated Radeon 780M iGPU with RDNA 3 graphics. The latest Minisforum mini PCs support DDR5-5600 dual-channel memory.

The models have implemented the Minisforum active cooling solution. This is part of the Cold Wave cooling system for the APU, memory, and SSD. In terms of design, the new PCs feature a sleek metallic design with exhaust vents on the sides and back.

The ports available for the mini hosts include USB4 (Type-C), USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A), LAN (2.5GbE) with Killer Wireless card, and HDMI. The mini PCs also have a 19V DC power connector. The USB4 ports support 100W charging and they can accommodate up to four displays simultaneously.

The Minisforum UM780 Pro is priced at 3,999 yuan (~$550) for the base model but this is projected to drop to around $400 by 2024. It is available for pre-order at a discounted price for China-based customers. Other details including availability and pricing for other markets will surface shortly.

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