ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 vs MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470
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ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
Ryzen AI 7 450 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US SKU
MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470
Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
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1Is it fast for normal work?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Geekbench 6 multi-core Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470
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Geekbench 6 multi-core 14331 points
The review unit scored 14,331 in Geekbench 6 multi-core and 2,982 in single-core.
Geekbench 6 multi-core · 32 GB DDR5-5600 prebuilt configuration
ETA PRIME · 12:26
2Can it handle sustained work?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core 1164 points
The system scored 1,164 in Cinebench 2024 multi-core and 119 in single-core.
Cinebench 2024 multi-core · 32 GB DDR5-5600 prebuilt configuration
ETA PRIME · 12:43
3Can it game?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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3DMark Time Spy Not available
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Red Dead Redemption 2 Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470
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3DMark Time Spy 4138 points
The Radeon 890M configuration scored 4,138 in 3DMark Time Spy.
3DMark Time Spy · 32 GB DDR5-5600; 12 GB UMA allocation
ETA PRIME · 13:11 -
Red Dead Redemption 2 70 fps
ETA PRIME reported a little over 70 FPS at 1080p medium with FSR set to quality.
Red Dead Redemption 2 gameplay · 1080p medium; FSR quality
ETA PRIME · 14:32
4Is it loud or hot?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Maximum recorded temperature Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470
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Maximum recorded temperature 73 °C
The maximum recorded temperature was 73 degrees Celsius, while gaming remained below 62 degrees Celsius.
Maximum across gaming and AI workloads · Performance mode
ETA PRIME · 15:01
5How much electricity does it use?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Idle wall power Not available
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4K playback wall power Not available
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Gaming wall power Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470
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Idle wall power 9 W
The complete system drew 9 W at idle in performance mode.
Windows desktop idle · Performance mode
ETA PRIME · 15:19 -
4K playback wall power 12 W
The system drew about 12 W during 4K video playback.
4K video playback · Performance mode
ETA PRIME · 15:26 -
Gaming wall power 78 W
1080p gaming averaged about 78 W at the wall, with a maximum observed draw of 96 W across the reviewer's tests.
1080p gaming · Performance mode; maximum reported separately as 96 W
ETA PRIME · 15:29
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Case lock also restricts bottom-panel access
Level1Techs showed that the Kensington lock prevents access to the bottom panel on the reviewed 64GB unit.
Level1Techs · 2:15 -
Review-unit memory Not available
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USB4 is present Not available
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Prebuilt memory layout Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Case lock also restricts bottom-panel access Not available
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Review-unit memory 32 GB
ETA PRIME tested a 32 GB DDR5-5600 prebuilt configuration and assigned 12 GB to the integrated GPU.
Review-unit configuration check · 32 GB DDR5-5600; 12 GB UMA allocation
ETA PRIME · 5:46 -
USB4 is present Yes
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Prebuilt memory layout 1x 32GB SODIMM
Robtech found one 32GB SODIMM in the reviewed prebuilt, leaving the second memory slot open but operating the shipped configuration in single-channel mode.
Review-unit teardown · 32GB prebuilt configuration
Robtech · 2:24
7Is it good value?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Prebuilt value concern Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470
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Prebuilt value concern Prebuilt carries a premium
Robtech considered the prebuilt expensive for a configuration supplied with one memory module, while describing the barebones price as more reasonable.
Retail configuration assessment · Prices available when the review was produced
Robtech · 9:51
8Will it be dependable?
ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
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Reviewer confirmed custom EFI keys worked
Level1Techs demonstrated the firmware key-management options and reported that a Linux installation with custom EFI keys worked. The distribution, kernel and firmware version were not specified.
Level1Techs · 5:09 -
Seller warranty Not available
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Service resources Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470
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Reviewer confirmed custom EFI keys worked Not available
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Seller warranty 2 years
MINISFORUM lists a two-year seller warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee for this configuration on its US store.
Manufacturer support policy check
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Service resources BIOS and driver downloads
Robtech noted that MINISFORUM provides BIOS updates and driver downloads for the model.
Support-resource check
Robtech · 10:37
References
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ASUS. ExpertCenter PN55 US SKU specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 7 450 / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US SKU
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Level1Techs. Is it Worth it? A Quick Overview of the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 7 450 / 64GB DDR5-5600, 2 x 32GB / 1TB Micron NVMe SSD. Performance mode for benchmarks. Windows edition, Linux distribution, kernel and firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Acquisition terms unconfirmed. YouTube displays an affiliate product tag; editor links ASUS in the description.
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MINISFORUM. MINISFORUM product specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro
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ETA PRIME. The World’s First Ryzen AI 470 Mini PC! X1 Ai Pro Hands On. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 prebuilt, 32GB DDR5-5600, storage configuration not fully stated
Disclosure: ETA PRIME did not state how the unit was acquired; the video description contains affiliate links.
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Robtech. Minisforum's Mac Mini Clone Is Back! AI X1 Pro-470 Mini PC Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB DDR5 in one SODIMM, included Kingston PCIe 4.0 SSD with capacity not stated
Disclosure: Robtech states that the unit was supplied as a free review sample. The description contains affiliate links.
Value for money
No value comparison is available. It requires eligible test scores and at least four current price observations in seven days.
Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for ASUS ExpertCenter PN55
Higher listed specifications for MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470
- Supports 32 GB more memory
- Provides 3 storage slots versus 2
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | ExpertCenter PN55 | AI X1 Pro-470 |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 24 |
| Processor default TDP | 45 W | 28 W |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | Radeon 890M |
Memory and storage
| Specification | ExpertCenter PN55 | AI X1 Pro-470 |
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| Memory type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, 2 x 16GB | DDR5-5600 SODIMM |
| Maximum memory | 96 GB | 128 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 3 |
Connectivity
| Specification | ExpertCenter PN55 | AI X1 Pro-470 |
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| Ethernet | 2 x 2.5GbE, Realtek RTL8125BG | Dual 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | No |
Size and price
| Specification | ExpertCenter PN55 | AI X1 Pro-470 |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | 1.62 liters |
| List price | Not published | $1,659 |
| Product class | Not assigned | AI mini PC |