Dell Pro 5 Micro vs MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470
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Dell Pro 5 Micro
Core Ultra 5 335 / 16GB DDR5 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470
Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Dell Pro 5 Micro
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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?
Dell Pro 5 Micro
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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?
Dell Pro 5 Micro
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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?
Dell Pro 5 Micro
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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?
Dell Pro 5 Micro
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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?
Dell Pro 5 Micro
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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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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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?
Dell Pro 5 Micro
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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?
Dell Pro 5 Micro
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Seller warranty Not available
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Service resources Not available
MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470
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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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Dell US. Pro 5 Micro P5M1260 US configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 5 335 / 16GB DDR5 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Dell Support. Pro 5 Micro P5M1260: Internal slots. Product page. Accessed .
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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 Dell Pro 5 Micro
- Uses a smaller 1.2 liter enclosure
Higher listed specifications for MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470
- Supports 64 GB more memory
- Provides 3 storage slots versus 2
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | Pro 5 Micro | AI X1 Pro-470 |
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| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 335 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 8 | 12 / 24 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | 28 W |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Graphics | Radeon 890M |
Memory and storage
| Specification | Pro 5 Micro | AI X1 Pro-470 |
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| Memory type | DDR5-5600 non-ECC SODIMM, 1 x 16GB | DDR5-5600 SODIMM |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 3 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pro 5 Micro | AI X1 Pro-470 |
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| Ethernet | 1 x Intel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet | Dual 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Intel BE211 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0, internal antenna | Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | No | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | No | No |
Size and price
| Specification | Pro 5 Micro | AI X1 Pro-470 |
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| Enclosure volume | 1.2 liters | 1.62 liters |
| List price | Not published | $1,659 |
| Product class | Not assigned | AI mini PC |