Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T) vs MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

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Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

13AC002JUS: Core Ultra 7 265T, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB PCIe 4.0 Opal SSD, Windows 11 Pro

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MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD

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Memory
Storage

1Is it fast for normal work?

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Business configuration 20 cores / 32GB
  • Geekbench 6 multi-core Not available

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Business configuration Not available
  • Geekbench 6 multi-core 14331 points

2Can it handle sustained work?

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Cinebench 2024 multi-core 1244 points
  • Exact sustained limit unknown Not independently tested

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Cinebench 2024 multi-core 1164 points
  • Exact sustained limit unknown Not available

3Can it game?

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Integrated graphics Integrated Intel Graphics
  • PCIe expansion caveat Low-profile PCIe x8
  • 3DMark Time Spy Not available
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 Not available

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Integrated graphics Not available
  • PCIe expansion caveat Not available
  • 3DMark Time Spy 4138 points
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 70 fps

4Is it loud or hot?

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Cinebench load noise 43 dB(A)
  • Reviewer conclusion Load fan criticized
  • Maximum recorded temperature Not available

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Cinebench load noise Not available
  • Reviewer conclusion Not available
  • Maximum recorded temperature 73 °C

5How much electricity does it use?

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Idle wall power 6 W
  • Full-load wall power 123 W
  • 4K playback wall power Not available
  • Gaming wall power Not available

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Idle wall power 9 W
  • Full-load wall power Not available
  • 4K playback wall power 12 W
  • Gaming wall power 78 W

6Can I upgrade and connect everything?

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Memory is upgradeable Yes
  • Memory and storage 2 SO-DIMM / 3 M.2
  • Native I/O 7 USB / GbE / Wi-Fi 6E
  • Service documentation Official service guides
  • Review-unit memory Not available
  • Storage is upgradeable Not available
  • USB4 is present Not available
  • Prebuilt memory layout Not available

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Memory is upgradeable Yes
  • Memory and storage Not available
  • Native I/O Not available
  • Service documentation Not available
  • Review-unit memory 32 GB
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • USB4 is present Yes
  • Prebuilt memory layout 1x 32GB SODIMM

7Is it good value?

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Exact-SKU price $2,376.36
  • Amazon availability No exact ASIN verified
  • Prebuilt value concern Not available

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Exact-SKU price Not available
  • Amazon availability Not available
  • Prebuilt value concern Prebuilt carries a premium

8Will it be dependable?

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Onsite warranty 1-year onsite
  • Business security vPro / dTPM 2.0
  • No long-term exact-unit record Long-term data unavailable
  • Seller warranty Not available
  • Service resources Not available

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Onsite warranty Not available
  • Business security Not available
  • No long-term exact-unit record Not available
  • Seller warranty 2 years
  • Service resources BIOS and driver downloads

References

  1. Lenovo. ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Intel) - 13AC002JUS. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: 13AC002JUS: Core Ultra 7 265T vPro, integrated Intel Graphics, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB PCIe 4.0 TLC Opal SSD, Windows 11 Pro, AX211 Wi-Fi 6E, 135W adapter

    Disclosure: Manufacturer exact-SKU specifications, live US price, warranty, and official product gallery. Manufacturer performance claims are not treated as measurements.

  2. Lenovo PSREF. ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Product Specifications Reference. Product page. . Accessed .

    Configuration: M90q Gen 6 family specification covering Core Ultra 200 desktop processors, integrated or optional Arc A310 graphics, two SO-DIMMs, three M.2 SSDs, and optional rear modules

    Disclosure: Manufacturer family specification. Optional features are not attributed to 13AC002JUS unless the exact-SKU page confirms them.

  3. ComputerBase. Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 im Test: Lenovos Mini-PC für Desktop-CPUs ist schnell und flexibel. Product page. . Accessed .

    Configuration: M90q Gen 6 Tiny with Core Ultra 5 245, 32GB DDR5-5600, 135W adapter, Windows 11; exact storage model not used here

    Disclosure: Lenovo loaned the review unit. ComputerBase states that Lenovo had no influence, there was no publication obligation or NDA, and the article contains marked affiliate links.

  4. Lenovo Support. Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkCentre M70q Gen 6 and ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: M70q Gen 6 and M90q Gen 6 service procedures and replaceable components

    Disclosure: Manufacturer service manual used only for repairability and component-access documentation.

  5. Newegg / Lenovo storefront. Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny Desktop 13AC002JUS. Product page. . Accessed .

    Configuration: 13AC002JUS: Core Ultra 7 265T vPro, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB PCIe 4.0 TLC Opal SSD, integrated graphics, Windows 11 Pro

    Disclosure: Exact-SKU US price and configuration check. The listing was sold and shipped by Lenovo and had no customer reviews when checked.

  6. MINISFORUM. MINISFORUM product specifications. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro

  7. 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.

  8. 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

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Specification differences

Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications

Higher listed specifications for Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)

  • Uses a smaller 1.19 liter enclosure

Higher listed specifications for MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Supports 64 GB more memory
  • Has a manufacturer list price about $717 lower

Verified specifications

Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status

Processor

SpecificationThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)AI X1 Pro-470
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 265T with vProAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470
Cores / threads20 / 2012 / 24
Processor default TDP35 W28 W
Integrated graphicsIntegrated Intel GraphicsRadeon 890M

Memory and storage

SpecificationThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)AI X1 Pro-470
Memory typeDDR5-5600 SO-DIMMDDR5-5600 SODIMM
Maximum memory64 GB128 GB
Upgradeable memoryYesYes
Storage slots33

Connectivity

SpecificationThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)AI X1 Pro-470
EthernetIntel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet with Wake-on-LANDual 2.5GbE
WirelessIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2x2 with vPro and Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
USB4NoYes
ThunderboltNoNo

Size and price

SpecificationThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 Tiny (Core Ultra 7 265T)AI X1 Pro-470
Enclosure volume1.19 liters1.62 liters
List price$2,376$1,659
Product classManaged office fleets and compact systems that need unusually broad internal expansionAI mini PC