GEEKOM A9 Max 2026 Edition vs MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro
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GEEKOM A9 Max 2026 Edition
Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD
MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro
Ryzen 9 8945HX, desktop RTX 5060 8GB, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, US
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1Is it fast for normal work?
GEEKOM A9 Max 2026 Edition
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core 1151 points
The stock single-module configuration scored up to 1,151 points in Cinebench 2024 multi-core.
Cinebench 2024 multi-core · Stock 32 GB single-channel configuration
Hubwood · 6:54 -
Cinebench 2024 single-core 119 points
The stock single-module configuration scored up to 119 points in Cinebench 2024 single-core.
Cinebench 2024 single-core · Stock 32 GB single-channel configuration
Hubwood · 6:56 -
Geekbench 6 multi-core 11283 points
The stock single-module configuration scored 11,283 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
Geekbench 6 multi-core · Stock 32 GB single-channel configuration
Hubwood · 7:11 -
PCMark 10 8003 points
The stock single-module configuration scored 8,003 points in PCMark 10.
PCMark 10 · Stock 32 GB single-channel configuration
Hubwood · 7:34 -
Stock memory limits CPU-heavy work Not available
MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core Not available
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Cinebench 2024 single-core Not available
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Geekbench 6 multi-core Not available
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PCMark 10 Not available
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Stock memory limits CPU-heavy work 1x 32GB stock memory
Robtech found that the factory single-DIMM layout depressed Geekbench multi-core, H.264 encoding, Linux code compilation, Photoshop, and Premiere results. Those workloads improved after replacing the stock 1x32GB module with a two-module kit and increasing the CPU power limit.
CPU, encoding, development, and Adobe application benchmarks · Stock Gaming mode with 1x32GB versus Beast mode with 2x16GB; exact 32GB/1TB review unit
Robtech · 5:04
2Can it handle sustained work?
GEEKOM A9 Max 2026 Edition
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PugetBench for Photoshop 8088 points
The stock single-module configuration scored 8,088 points in PugetBench for Photoshop.
PugetBench for Adobe Photoshop · Stock 32 GB single-channel configuration
Hubwood · 7:46 -
PugetBench for Premiere Pro 19423 points
The stock single-module configuration scored 19,423 points in PugetBench for Premiere Pro.
PugetBench for Adobe Premiere Pro · Stock 32 GB single-channel configuration
Hubwood · 8:00 -
High multi-core performance Not available
MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro
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PugetBench for Photoshop Not available
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PugetBench for Premiere Pro Not available
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High multi-core performance 16 cores under 100W
Craft Computing found the 16-core Ryzen 9 8945HX unusually close to high-end desktop processors in Cinebench while staying below 100W of CPU consumption, but considered the processor excessive for gaming-only use.
Cinebench multi-core · Exact 32GB/1TB review system
Craft Computing · 11:08
3Can it game?
GEEKOM A9 Max 2026 Edition
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Counter-Strike 2 stock memory 125 fps
The stock single-channel configuration averaged 125 FPS with a 72 FPS 1% low in Counter-Strike 2.
Counter-Strike 2 benchmark · 1080p low; stock 32 GB single-channel memory
Toasty Bros · 12:34 -
Counter-Strike 2 dual channel 193.5 fps
With a 16 GB dual-channel kit installed, the average increased to 193.5 FPS and the 1% low to 111 FPS.
Counter-Strike 2 benchmark · 1080p low; reviewer-installed 16 GB dual-channel memory
Toasty Bros · 12:37 -
Time Spy stock memory 2279 points
The stock single-channel configuration scored 2,279 overall in 3DMark Time Spy, with a 2,023 graphics score and 8,107 CPU score.
3DMark Time Spy · Stock 32 GB single-channel memory
Toasty Bros · 12:49 -
Time Spy dual channel 3602 points
The reviewer-installed 16 GB dual-channel kit raised the Time Spy result to 3,602 overall and 3,233 for graphics.
3DMark Time Spy · Reviewer-installed 16 GB dual-channel memory
Toasty Bros · 12:58 -
Night Raid memory comparison 20334 points
The Night Raid total score increased from 20,334 with stock single-channel memory to 29,752 with the dual-channel kit.
3DMark Night Raid · Stock single-channel result; dual-channel result reported separately as 29,752
Toasty Bros · 13:08 -
Cyberpunk 2077 Not available
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Helldivers 2 Not available
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Rainbow Six Siege X Not available
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Resolution tradeoff Not available
MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro
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Counter-Strike 2 stock memory Not available
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Counter-Strike 2 dual channel Not available
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Time Spy stock memory Not available
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Time Spy dual channel Not available
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Night Raid memory comparison Not available
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Cyberpunk 2077 71 fps
ETA PRIME observed about 71 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p Ultra with DLSS Quality and no frame generation while using Beast mode.
Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay · 1440p Ultra; DLSS Quality; no frame generation; Beast mode; stock 1x32GB memory
ETA PRIME · 8:56 -
Helldivers 2 70 fps
Craft Computing measured a 70 FPS average with a 61 FPS 0.1% low in Helldivers 2 at 1440p Ultra on the stock exact configuration.
Helldivers 2 gameplay benchmark · 1440p Ultra; exact 32GB/1TB review system
Craft Computing · 12:28 -
Rainbow Six Siege X 272 fps
Toasty Bros reported a 272 FPS average, 219 FPS minimum, and 311 FPS maximum in Rainbow Six Siege X at 1440p High.
Rainbow Six Siege X built-in benchmark · 1440p High; Beast mode; stock 1x32GB memory
Toasty Bros · 19:04 -
Resolution tradeoff 1080p native; 1440p tuned
Robtech concluded that native AAA gaming is best targeted at 1080p; higher resolutions generally require DLSS or lower detail settings. Craft Computing likewise found the 8GB VRAM limit required Medium settings in some demanding 1440p games.
Independent exact-system game suites · Stock RTX 5060 8GB
Robtech · 8:16
4Is it loud or hot?
GEEKOM A9 Max 2026 Edition
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Idle noise 30 to 33 dBA
Hubwood measured about 30 to 33 dBA at idle from 50 cm away in balanced fan mode.
Windows desktop idle · Balanced fan mode; 50 cm measurement distance
Hubwood · 6:02 -
Cinebench load noise 42 dBA
Hubwood measured about 42 dBA during a longer all-core Cinebench run.
Long Cinebench all-core run · Balanced fan mode; 50 cm measurement distance
Hubwood · 6:20 -
Memory thermal issue
With two memory modules installed, Hubwood observed memory overheating and severe frame-time stutter in modern games after several minutes in silent and balanced fan modes. Performance fan mode avoided the issue in his test.
Modern games after several minutes · 64 GB dual-channel configuration; silent and balanced fan modes
Hubwood · 10:15 -
Load sound level Not available
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GPU peak temperature Not available
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Beast-mode CPU heat Not available
MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro
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Idle noise Not available
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Cinebench load noise Not available
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Memory thermal issue Not available
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Load sound level 47 dBA
Robtech measured 47 dBA under load in the stock Gaming mode and 50 dBA with the CPU power limit maxed in Beast mode.
Sustained system load · Stock Gaming mode; exact 32GB/1TB free review sample
Robtech · 11:07 -
GPU peak temperature 88 C
Robtech measured an 88 C GPU peak and described it as high; the CPU stayed below its 100 C limit during the same review testing.
Sustained system load · Exact 32GB/1TB free review sample
Robtech · 10:52 -
Beast-mode CPU heat 86 C average; 93 C peak
ETA PRIME recorded an 86 C average and 93 C maximum CPU temperature while gaming at 1440p in the 100W Beast mode, without observing thermal throttling.
1440p game testing · 100W Beast mode; stock 1x32GB memory
ETA PRIME · 9:42
5How much electricity does it use?
GEEKOM A9 Max 2026 Edition
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Idle wall power 9 W
Hubwood reported about 9 W for the complete system at idle.
Windows desktop idle · Stock 32 GB single-channel configuration
Hubwood · 5:38 -
Settled idle wall power Not available
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Gaming wall power Not available
MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro
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Idle wall power Not available
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Settled idle wall power 37 W
Robtech measured about 37 W once the system settled at idle, but also observed frequent spikes as high as 80 W accompanied by audible fan ramping.
Windows desktop idle · Stock exact 32GB/1TB free review sample
Robtech · 10:28 -
Gaming wall power 221 W
Toasty Bros observed about 221 W at the wall while playing at 1440p in Beast mode.
1440p game testing · Beast mode; stock 1x32GB memory
Toasty Bros · 8:50
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
GEEKOM A9 Max 2026 Edition
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Tested configuration
Hubwood tested the stock 32 GB single-module configuration with a 2 TB Kingston PCIe 4.0 SSD, then added a second 32 GB module for comparison tests.
Review-unit identification · Stock 32 GB single-channel configuration and reviewer-installed 64 GB dual-channel configuration
Hubwood · 1:05 -
SSD sequential throughput 5 GB/s
Hubwood reported about 5 GB/s for both reads and writes from the stock 2 TB Kingston SSD.
Sequential SSD test · Stock 2 TB Kingston PCIe 4.0 SSD
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Storage is upgradeable Not available
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USB4 is present Not available
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Internal component access Not available
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Replaceable desktop GPU Not available
MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Tested configuration Not available
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SSD sequential throughput Not available
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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USB4 is present No
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Internal component access 2x SO-DIMM; 2x M.2
Robtech found the side panel easy to remove and the second M.2 slot reachable in the tight interior, but accessing the two SO-DIMM slots requires removing the five-screw CPU cooler. The supplied extra M.2 heatsink supports a second drive.
Hands-on teardown and upgrade check · AtomMan G1 Pro chassis
Robtech · 2:54 -
Replaceable desktop GPU Low-profile PCIe GPU
The RTX 5060 is a standard low-profile desktop card in an internal PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. Reviewers considered a future same-size replacement plausible, but the proprietary rear opening and 350W supply limit compatibility.
Hands-on teardown and fit assessment · Gigabyte RTX 5060 OC Low Profile 8G
Craft Computing · 4:10
7Is it good value?
GEEKOM A9 Max 2026 Edition
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Manufacturer list price $1,599
GEEKOM lists the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 configuration with 32GB of memory and a 2TB SSD at $1,599 before temporary discounts.
Manufacturer retail-price check · Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD
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Manufacturer price Not available
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Verified Amazon configuration Not available
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Independent value context Not available
MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro
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Manufacturer list price Not available
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Manufacturer price $1,589
MINISFORUM listed the exact 32GB/1TB US configuration for $1,589 when checked, against a $1,979 compare-at price.
Manufacturer retail-price check · Variant 47325699408117; SKU G1Pro31US
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Verified Amazon configuration B0GHYMV62Q
Amazon ASIN B0GHYMV62Q matched the Ryzen 9 8945HX, desktop RTX 5060 8GB, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD configuration when checked.
Retailer identity check · AtomMan G1 Pro 32GB/1TB
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Independent value context Compactness carries tradeoffs
Craft Computing considered the compact exact configuration competitive with similarly priced prebuilt towers, while noting that a full tower can offer more storage, lower temperatures, less noise, and slightly higher game performance.
Contemporary prebuilt price comparison · $1,439 review-time price
Craft Computing · 8:14
8Will it be dependable?
GEEKOM A9 Max 2026 Edition
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Hardware warranty 3 years
GEEKOM states that the A9 Max includes a standard three-year warranty covering hardware defects and manufacturing issues.
Manufacturer warranty-policy check
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Seller warranty Not available
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Observed issues Not available
MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro
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Hardware warranty Not available
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Seller warranty 2 years
MINISFORUM advertises a two-year seller warranty and a 30-day return window for the US store.
Manufacturer warranty-policy check
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Observed issues Stable radios; hot and noisy
Robtech reported no RAM or SSD overheating, no Bluetooth or Wi-Fi trouble, and sustained CPU load without throttling. The same unit showed high idle draw with repeated fan ramping, high GPU temperature, and above-average load noise.
Wireless range, sustained load, idle, and acoustic checks · Exact 32GB/1TB free review sample
Robtech · 12:58
References
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GEEKOM. GEEKOM product specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD
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Hubwood. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 Is Here! GEEKOM A9 MAX Mini-PC Reviewed. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Stock: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, one 32GB DDR5-5600 module, 2TB Kingston PCIe 4.0 SSD; 64GB dual-channel configuration tested separately
Disclosure: Hubwood said GEEKOM sent the unit, with no payment, editorial control, or publishing obligation.
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Toasty Bros. Gaming on a POWERFUL Mini PC - Geekom A9 Max 2026. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Stock: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, one 32GB DDR5-5600 module, 2TB SSD; 16GB dual-channel kit tested separately
Disclosure: GEEKOM sponsored the video and the description contains compensated affiliate links; unit acquisition was not separately stated.
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MINISFORUM. MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro Gaming PC. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: Variant 47325699408117, SKU G1Pro31US: Ryzen 9 8945HX, desktop RTX 5060 8GB, 32GB DDR5-5200, 1TB SSD, US
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications, current price, availability, shipping estimate, warranty, and return terms.
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ETA PRIME. The New G1 Pro Is FAST! SFF Gaming PC That Does It ALL!. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 9 8945HX, desktop RTX 5060 8GB, 1x32GB DDR5-5200, 1TB SSD review unit
Disclosure: The description discloses affiliate links and does not state how the review unit was obtained.
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Robtech. Minisforum's PS5 Killer Mini PC...G1 Pro Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 9 8945HX, desktop RTX 5060 8GB, 1x32GB DDR5-5200, 1TB Kingston SSD free review sample; separate 2x16GB tests identified where used
Disclosure: The description identifies a free review sample and includes manufacturer and retailer affiliate links.
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Craft Computing. SFF Gaming PC without the SFF Tax??? - Minisforum G1 Pro 16-Core / RTX 5060. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 9 8945HX, Gigabyte desktop RTX 5060 8GB, 1x32GB DDR5-5200, 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD review unit
Disclosure: The description links the manufacturer product page without an affiliate disclosure and does not state how the review unit was obtained.
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Toasty Bros. CRAZY SFF Mini Gaming PC...But at What Cost?. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Early Ryzen 9 8945HX, desktop RTX 5060 8GB, 1x32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD review sample
Disclosure: The reviewer identifies the unit as an early sample; the description discloses affiliate links but does not state how the unit was obtained.
Value for money
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for GEEKOM A9 Max 2026 Edition
- Supports 32 GB more memory
- Uses a smaller 0.82 liter enclosure
- Has a manufacturer list price about $380 lower
Higher listed specifications for MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | A9 Max 2026 Edition | AtomMan G1 Pro |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 | 16 / 32 |
| Processor default TDP | 28 W | 55 W |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon 890M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 desktop GPU with 8GB GDDR7 at up to 145W |
Memory and storage
| Specification | A9 Max 2026 Edition | AtomMan G1 Pro |
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| Memory type | DDR5-5600 SODIMM | 1x 32GB DDR5-5200 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | 128 GB | 96 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | A9 Max 2026 Edition | AtomMan G1 Pro |
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| Ethernet | Dual 2.5GbE | 1x 5GbE RJ45 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt | No | No |
Size and price
| Specification | A9 Max 2026 Edition | AtomMan G1 Pro |
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| Enclosure volume | 0.82 liters | 3.86 liters |
| List price | $1,599 | $1,979 |
| Product class | AI mini PC | Compact 1080p and 1440p gaming |