HP Elite Mini 800 G9 Mini-PC review - Modular NUC PC with Intel Core i5-13500, 16 GB DDR5 RAM and quiet cooling
HP offers a broad portfolio, which also extends to the Mini-PC sector. With the HP Elite Mini 800 G9, we dedicate this review to a compact work device. The Mini-PC in our test version is equipped with an Intel Core i5-13500, 16 GB RAM, and a 512 GB SSD. HP charges 1,085 euros for this configuration, which includes a Windows 11 Professional license. HP offers the Elite Mini 800 G9 in a wide range of variations, although the configuration options in terms of RAM and mass storage cannot be changed during the ordering process. In the top configuration, the compact PC is even available with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050, but this comes at a hefty price of well over 2,000 euros.
As a powerful and compact workstation, the HP Elite Mini 800 G9 has to hold its own against powerful mini-PCs, which we also recently tested. We have summarized a list of the comparison devices in the following overview.
Possible competitors in comparison
Date | Version | Model | Memory | Weight | Height | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06 / 2024 | v8 | HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA i5-13500, UHD Graphics 770 | 16384 MB | 1.3 kg | 34 mm | 1085 Euro |
06 / 2024 | v8 | Geekom GT13 Pro i9-13900H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 32768 MB | 440 g | 37 mm | 930 EUR |
05 / 2024 | v7 (old) | Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 i9-12900HK, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 32768 MB | 615 g | 55 mm | 709 EUR |
05 / 2024 | v7 (old) | Minisforum MS-01 i9-13900H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 32768 MB | 1.5 kg | 48 mm | 979 EUR |
04 / 2024 | v7 (old) | Acemagic F2A Ultra 7 155H, Arc 8-Core | 32768 MB | 768 g | 57 mm | 1199 EUR |
08 / 2023 | v7 (old) | Khadas Mind i7-1360P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 32768 MB | 438 g | 20 mm | 799 Euro |
Note: We have recently updated our rating system and the results of version 8 are not comparable with the results of version 7. More information is available here .
Case - Lots of metal and modular design
The HP Elite Mini 800 G9 is not one of the smallest devices, although the Minisforum MS-01 is slightly larger in dimensions. Nevertheless, most other mini-PCs are significantly more compact and much lighter. The case of the HP Elite Mini 800 G9 is predominantly made of metal. A plastic panel is only installed on the front, but this does not detract from the overall impression. The workmanship is high quality and the modular design is a great advantage when it comes to maintenance.
Features - Many USB ports, but no USB4 or Thunderbolt
The features of the HP Elite Mini 800 G9 are basically good. Nevertheless, we see some points that could be improved. The number of external USB ports is superior to its competitors. HP installs six USB ports on the rear, although there are three more ports on the front. Due to the modular design, the manufacturer can also provide other connection options on the rear. Two of the USB ports are available as Type-C sockets but do not offer USB4 connectivity, which is certainly a point of criticism. There is one HDMI and two DisplayPort connections for image output. The HP Elite Mini 800 G9 also offers an RJ45 port.
Communication
HP installs an Intel Wi-Fi 6E-AX211 wireless module in the Elite Mini 800 G9, which delivers adequate performance in our tests. With our Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 test router, we documented the performance in both the 5 and 6 GHz frequency bands. The latter offers a significantly higher data rate. This should primarily be used if the requirements are met. An RJ45 socket is installed at the rear, although it only works at Gbit speed.
Accessories
The scope of delivery of the HP Elite Mini 800 G9 includes a small amount of basic equipment to get you up and running straight away. In addition to the device and the corresponding power supply unit, a keyboard, and a mouse are also included. These are simple, wired input devices.
Maintenance
HP sells the Elite Mini 800 G9 mini-PCs pre-configured, which means that the device does not necessarily have to be opened. Nevertheless, this is very easy and can even be done without tools. There is a knurled screw on the back that secures the upper housing cover. Once loosened, the cover can be pushed forward and then removed. The internal layout appears tidy and well-structured. The modular design should also be emphasized, although it does require the use of tools to access the slots for the mass storage devices, for example. A total of three mass storage devices (2x M.2 SSD, 1x 2.5 inch) can be installed in our test sample. Meanwhile, the RAM is easier to access: All you have to do is flip up the CPU fan. Our test sample has two SO-DIMM slots, one of which is still free ex-works.
The modular design also makes it easier to clean the two fans. A special feature worth mentioning is that the CPU of the Elite Mini 800 G9 can be removed, as the Intel Core i5-13500 is a conventional desktop CPU and is installed in the LGA1700 socket.
Sustainability
The device and the enclosed accessories are supplied in a simple cardboard box. However, the individual parts are also provided with a plastic cover, which can certainly be saved in the course of sustainability. Nevertheless, HP scores points with the Elite Mini 800 G9 thanks to its modular design, which makes minor repairs possible. The manufacturer itself offers some parts via the HP spare parts store. When we asked the manufacturer directly, they also confirmed that ocean-bound plastic
is used in the production of the devices, which would otherwise have ended up in the oceans. Recycled metals and innovative recycled raw materials such as used cooking oil, fishing nets, and coffee grounds are also used. This is reflected in the certifications from external partners such as "Blue Angel", "EPEAT" or "TCO".
Performance - Socketed Intel Core i5-13500
The HP Elite Mini 800 G9 is a compact PC that is suitable for many tasks. Equipped with the Intel Core i5-13500, the mini-PC offers a good compromise between price and performance. Alternatively, the HP Elite Mini 800 G9 is also available with older Alder Lake processors, which are slightly cheaper. The RAM and SSD can be easily upgraded, but offer a solid basis for the start in our test configuration.
Test conditions
We use the "HP Optimized" energy profile for all performance tests with the HP Elite Mini 800 G9. HP itself does not offer any further options for customizing the system's performance. The processor's power limits can be adjusted via the XTU (Intel Extreme Tuning Utility) tool. However, we do not recommend increasing the values. This is because the power consumption is too high and the power supply unit is not designed for this.
Processor
The computing power of the HP Elite Mini 800 G9 is provided by the Intel Core i5-13500 processor. Unlike most other mini-PCs, HP does not use laptop technology in its device, but a fully socketed processor that can also be removed and replaced. However, HP limits the power consumption of the Intel Core i5-13500. According to the Intel specifications, the processor installed here has a maximum power consumption of up to 154 watts. HP lowers this to 87 watts due to the compact design, which is slightly higher compared to its competitors. In the performance comparison, the Intel Core i5-13500 shows excellent performance, which is comparable to the Intel Core i9-12900HK of the Minisforum NAB9. The performance comparison also reveals that there are no significant differences in performance between the various Mini PCs. Occasionally the Acemagic F2A with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H in some individual tests.
For further comparisons and benchmarks, please refer to our CPU comparison table.
| Performance Rating - Percent | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| Cinebench R10 | |
| Rendering Single CPUs 64Bit | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Rendering Multiple CPUs 64Bit | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| Blender - v2.79 BMW27 CPU | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| WinRAR - Result | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| Geekbench 4.4 | |
| 64 Bit Single-Core Score | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| 64 Bit Multi-Core Score | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| 3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance Physics | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - 4k Preset | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| R Benchmark 2.5 - Overall mean | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| LibreOffice - 20 Documents To PDF | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| WebXPRT 3 - Overall | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| 3DMark | |
| 1920x1080 Fire Strike Physics | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| 2560x1440 Time Spy CPU | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - 1M | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - 2M | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
* ... smaller is better
AIDA64: FP32 Ray-Trace | FPU Julia | CPU SHA3 | CPU Queen | FPU SinJulia | FPU Mandel | CPU AES | CPU ZLib | FP64 Ray-Trace | CPU PhotoWorxx
| Performance Rating | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Average of class Mini PC | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| AIDA64 / FP32 Ray-Trace | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Average of class Mini PC (764 - 51004, n=113, last 2 years) | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Julia | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Average of class Mini PC (4140 - 214250, n=113, last 2 years) | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| AIDA64 / CPU SHA3 | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Average of class Mini PC (290 - 9399, n=113, last 2 years) | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| AIDA64 / CPU Queen | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Average of class Mini PC (8172 - 184747, n=113, last 2 years) | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| AIDA64 / FPU SinJulia | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Average of class Mini PC (408 - 29064, n=113, last 2 years) | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Mandel | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Average of class Mini PC (2088 - 113499, n=113, last 2 years) | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| AIDA64 / CPU AES | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Average of class Mini PC (3691 - 325960, n=113, last 2 years) | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| AIDA64 / CPU ZLib | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Average of class Mini PC (76.7 - 2039, n=113, last 2 years) | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| AIDA64 / FP64 Ray-Trace | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Average of class Mini PC (432 - 26952, n=113, last 2 years) | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| AIDA64 / CPU PhotoWorxx | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Average of class Mini PC (5296 - 51727, n=113, last 2 years) | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
Cinebench R15 multi loop
The Cinebench R15 continuous loop shows that the Intel Core i5-13500 can deliver a stable performance with a few exceptions. In the performance comparison, it is enough to secure a good third place. Due to the temperature, we can see in the recorded telemetry data that no critical values were reached with a maximum of 84 °C. This means that the manufacturer is not pushing the processor to its maximum (100 °C).
System performance
The subjective system performance is good, even if this is not apparent from the graphics in comparison to the other mini-PCs. We welcome the combination of the Intel Core i5-13500 with DDR5 RAM, even though the speed of 4,800 MT/s is the maximum for technical reasons.
| AIDA64 / Memory Copy | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Average of class Mini PC (8377 - 89287, n=113, last 2 years) | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Read | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| Average of class Mini PC (8974 - 100086, n=113, last 2 years) | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Write | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Average of class Mini PC (8762 - 100538, n=113, last 2 years) | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Latency | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Average of class Mini PC (44.9 - 184.8, n=113, last 2 years) | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
* ... smaller is better
DPC latencies
The HP Elite Mini 800 G9 has problems with increased latencies, which we already documented when opening several tabs in the Edge browser. Meanwhile, the playback of the 4K test video and the short stress test do not result in an increase in latency.
| DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95 | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
* ... smaller is better
Mass storage
HP uses a Samsung SSD as the mass storage device in the Elite Mini 800 G9. The model offers 512 GB of storage space and solid performance. However, the SSD installed here is slightly slower than its competitors. We also see a slight loss of performance under continuous load. Although HP installs a small fan in the SSD area, it is not possible to keep the performance stable over the long term. Our test sample still performs comparatively well compared to its rivals, which also have problems under load due to the temperatures. The HP Elite Mini 800 G9 can be equipped with a total of three mass storage devices in the version we tested. Another M.2 slot for an additional NVMe storage device and a 2.5-inch slot are still available.
For further comparisons and benchmarks, please refer to our Comparison table.
| Drive Performance Rating - Percent | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Average of class Mini PC | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
* ... smaller is better
Continuous read: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8
Graphics card
The HP Elite Mini 800 G9 only has a simple iGPU graphics card. The Intel UHD Graphics 770 is based on the Intel Iris Xe architecture and, in combination with the Intel Core i5-13500 only 32 EUs. Due to the low number of EUs, the 3D performance is significantly worse compared to its competitors. A dedicated graphics card cannot be installed in our test system. The connectivity also does not offer the option of using an external graphics card.
Further comparisons and benchmarks can be found in our GPU comparison table.
| 3DMark Performance Rating - Percent | |
| Average Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| 3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance GPU | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Average Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU (8064 - 13716, n=38) | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Unigine Valley 1.0 | |
| 1920x1080 Extreme HD DirectX AA:x8 | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Average Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU (17.1 - 20.1, n=5) | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| 1920x1080 Extreme HD Preset OpenGL AA:x8 | |
| Average Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU (18.3 - 32.4, n=5) | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Affinity Photo 2 - Combined (Single / Multi GPU) | |
| Average Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU (4928 - 6468, n=5) | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Khadas Mind | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA, Intel UHD Graphics 770 i5-13500 | Geekom GT13 Pro, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs i9-13900H | Minisforum Venus Series NAB9, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs i9-12900HK | Minisforum MS-01, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs i9-13900H | Acemagic F2A, Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU Ultra 7 155H | Khadas Mind, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs i7-1360P | Average of class Mini PC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPECviewperf 12 | 72% | 66% | 101% | 125% | 58% | 1101% | |
| 1900x1060 3ds Max (3dsmax-05) | 29.8 | 41.4 39% | 40.2 35% | 46.7 57% | 49.8 67% | 37.8 27% | 76.7 ? 157% |
| 1900x1060 Catia (catia-04) | 23.4 | 38.6 65% | 35.9 53% | 41.7 78% | 48.2 106% | 39.4 68% | 64.5 ? 176% |
| 1900x1060 Creo (creo-01) | 16.7 | 28.2 69% | 27.7 66% | 30 80% | 23.1 38% | 7.37 -56% | 38.9 ? 133% |
| 1900x1060 Energy (energy-01) | 0.19 | 0.41 116% | 0.4 111% | 0.5 163% | 0.91 379% | 0.46 142% | 14.3 ? 7426% |
| 1900x1060 Maya (maya-04) | 25.1 | 42.4 69% | 39.8 59% | 51.9 107% | 54.9 119% | 41.3 65% | 65 ? 159% |
| 1900x1060 Medical (medical-01) | 5.18 | 12.2 136% | 12.2 136% | 14.5 180% | 16.9 226% | 12 132% | 29.7 ? 473% |
| 1900x1060 Showcase (showcase-01) | 11.5 | 19.1 66% | 17.4 51% | 24.8 116% | 18.2 58% | 21.2 84% | 34.8 ? 203% |
| 1900x1060 Solidworks (sw-03) | 41.1 | 46.6 13% | 47.3 15% | 53.1 29% | 42.7 4% | 41.6 1% | 74.4 ? 81% |
| SPECviewperf 13 | 90% | 78% | 107% | 131% | 84% | 360% | |
| 3ds Max (3dsmax-06) | 29.7 | 41.2 39% | 39.9 34% | 46.5 57% | 46.4 56% | 39 31% | 76 ? 156% |
| Catia (catia-05) | 33.8 | 54.7 62% | 51.6 53% | 58.9 74% | 71.6 112% | 57.1 69% | 91.2 ? 170% |
| Creo (creo-02) | 24.6 | 42.7 74% | 40.2 63% | 46.2 88% | 29.6 20% | 37.5 52% | 75.4 ? 207% |
| Energy (energy-02) | 1.4 | 4.62 230% | 4.39 214% | 4.72 237% | 5.69 306% | 4.34 210% | 19.5 ? 1293% |
| Maya (maya-05) | 34.6 | 51.6 49% | 48.3 40% | 58.4 69% | 59.5 72% | 46.3 34% | 98.5 ? 185% |
| Medical (medical-02) | 5.57 | 15.6 180% | 14.4 159% | 15.8 184% | 29.7 433% | 16 187% | 39.9 ? 616% |
| Showcase (showcase-02) | 11.6 | 19.1 65% | 17.3 49% | 25 116% | 18.2 57% | 21.4 84% | 34.3 ? 196% |
| Solidworks (sw-04) | 49.7 | 58.3 17% | 57.4 15% | 63.7 28% | 44.8 -10% | 53.7 8% | 78.1 ? 57% |
| SPECviewperf 2020 | 98% | 97% | 146% | 167% | 94% | 501% | |
| 3840x2160 Medical (medical-03) | 1.34 | 2.69 101% | 3.48 160% | 2.72 103% | 5.05 277% | 2.67 99% | 8.3 ? 519% |
| 3840x2160 Energy (energy-03) | 0.76 | 3.17 317% | 3 295% | 4.75 525% | 4.61 507% | 2.97 291% | 11.9 ? 1466% |
| 3840x2160 Creo (creo-03) | 9.08 | 16.3 80% | 15.1 66% | 19.2 111% | 17.9 97% | 16.9 86% | 31.1 ? 243% |
| 3840x2160 CATIA (catia-06) | 5.56 | 8.53 53% | 8.08 45% | 9.99 80% | 10 80% | 8.82 59% | 18.9 ? 240% |
| 3840x2160 3ds Max (3dsmax-07) | 6.66 | 10.3 55% | 9.78 47% | 11.6 74% | 12.9 94% | 10.1 52% | 22.8 ? 242% |
| 3840x2160 Siemens NX (snx-04) | 5.98 | 6.62 11% | 6.67 12% | 6.9 15% | 5.7 -5% | 6.01 1% | 38.2 ? 539% |
| 3840x2160 Maya (maya-06) | 16.1 | 27.3 70% | 24.4 52% | 34.1 112% | 35.4 120% | 27.8 73% | 58.2 ? 261% |
| Total Average (Program / Settings) | 87% /
86% | 80% /
80% | 118% /
117% | 141% /
140% | 79% /
78% | 654% /
661% |
| 3DMark 05 Standard | 34544 points | |
| 3DMark 06 Standard Score | 22191 points | |
| 3DMark Vantage P Result | 14821 points | |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 3954 points | |
| 3DMark Ice Storm Standard Score | 79499 points | |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score | 16618 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Score | 2491 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Extreme Score | 1176 points | |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 857 points | |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Score | 72 points | |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light Score | 553 points | |
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Gaming performance
Due to the very low 3D performance, which we have already seen in the synthetic benchmarks in terms of graphics performance, there can be no question of gaming performance. Even older games can only be played smoothly, if at all, in low resolutions with the lowest details.
FPS chart
| low | med. | high | ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Witcher 3 (2015) | 53.5 | 17.9 | ||
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) | 26.3 | 13.3 | 9.3 | |
| Strange Brigade (2018) | 61.4 | 23.1 | 17.7 | 15.9 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 (2023) | 9.7 | 7.5 | ||
| Cyberpunk 2077 2.2 Phantom Liberty (2023) | 9.3 | 7 | 6.1 | 5.2 |
| F1 24 (2024) | 21.2 | 18.1 | 12.9 |
Emissions - Intel Core i5-13500 cooled quietly
Noise emissions
The HP Elite Mini 800 G9 usually behaves very inconspicuously and is barely audible. Nevertheless, the two fans work continuously, even though the sound pressure level is only around 28 dB(A) in idle mode. Even under low load, the measured noise level only rises slightly to around 30 dB(A), which is by far the best result compared to the competition. During the stress test, the CPU fan has to work a little harder, resulting in a maximum noise level of 40.7 dB(A).
Noise Level
| Idle |
| 28.1 / 28.1 / 28.2 dB(A) |
| Load |
| 29.8 / 40.7 dB(A) |
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30 dB silent 40 dB(A) audible 50 dB(A) loud |
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min:  , med:  , max:  Earthworks M23R (15 cm distance) environment noise: 24.4 dB(A) | ||
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA i5-13500, UHD Graphics 770 | Geekom GT13 Pro i9-13900H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 i9-12900HK, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | Minisforum MS-01 i9-13900H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | Acemagic F2A Ultra 7 155H, Arc 8-Core | Khadas Mind i7-1360P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noise | -14% | -12% | -24% | -9% | -24% | |
| off / environment * | 24.4 | 24.3 -0% | 25.4 -4% | 24.4 -0% | 24.9 -2% | 25.2 -3% |
| Idle Minimum * | 28.1 | 27.9 1% | 27.5 2% | 33.7 -20% | 25.4 10% | 34.4 -22% |
| Idle Average * | 28.1 | 27.9 1% | 28 -0% | 33.9 -21% | 25.7 9% | 34.4 -22% |
| Idle Maximum * | 28.2 | 28 1% | 33 -17% | 34.7 -23% | 25.7 9% | 34.5 -22% |
| Load Average * | 29.8 | 43.8 -47% | 42.8 -44% | 47.7 -60% | 47.8 -60% | 44.7 -50% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 ultra * | 33.9 | 45.4 -34% | ||||
| Load Maximum * | 40.7 | 48.5 -19% | 44.9 -10% | 49.1 -21% | 49 -20% | 50.4 -24% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 44.5 | 48.9 | 45.23 | 49 |
* ... smaller is better
Temperature
The metal casing of the HP Elite Mini 800 G9 distributes the heat optimally under load so that no extreme hotspots occur. We can see that the underside heats up significantly more than the top. Nevertheless, the surface temperatures are within the green range. The Intel Core i5-13500 can be cooled reliably under load despite the compact design. In the stress test, we documented a maximum of 88 °C with a permanent power consumption of around 65 watts, which corresponds exactly to the PL1 value. The cooling concept is ingenious, as cooler air can be drawn in through the perforated top of the housing, which is then blown directly through the CPU cooler. Minisforum follows a similar concept to the MS-01 which, however, was not convincing in terms of noise.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 40.4 °C / 105 F, compared to the average of 35.7 °C / 96 F, ranging from 21.6 to 69.5 °C for the class Mini PC.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 46.4 °C / 116 F, compared to the average of 36.1 °C / 97 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 23.7 °C / 75 F, compared to the device average of 32.3 °C / 90 F.
Speaker
HP has installed a small speaker on the front of the Elite Mini 800 G9. Speech is reproduced clearly and distinctly. Unfortunately, there are no built-in microphones to be able to participate in audio conferences. The only option is to use a headset, which can be connected via a jack or USB. In principle, the small speaker is also suitable for playing quiet background music at work.
HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (86.7 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 25.4% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (8.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 8.1% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (6.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 6.6% higher than median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (8% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (21.6% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 53% of all tested devices in this class were better, 5% similar, 42% worse
» The best had a delta of 13%, average was 25%, worst was 64%
Compared to all devices tested
» 59% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 34% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Minisforum Mars Series MC560 audio analysis
(-) | not very loud speakers (62.3 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 22.8% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (5.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 6.5% lower than median
(-) | mids are not linear (20.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.1% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(-) | overall sound is not linear (38.4% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 84% of all tested devices in this class were better, 5% similar, 11% worse
» The best had a delta of 13%, average was 25%, worst was 64%
Compared to all devices tested
» 94% of all tested devices were better, 1% similar, 5% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Energy management
HP's Elite Mini 800 G9 is excellent proof that even mini-PCs with conventional desktop processors can be economical: Our test sample is extremely economical in idle mode and clearly superior to its rivals. When the Turbo can be used, we measured a peak of just over 122 watts, but this is not permanent. Here, our test system consumes a little more energy than the comparison devices. Nevertheless, we also see that only just under 53 watts are required under average load. Compared to the Minisforum MS-01 this is a significantly better result.
However, we have to put the power consumption into perspective, because considering the CPU performance, the efficiency of the HP Elite Mini 800 G9 is not on the same level as the other mini-PCs. It should also be mentioned that HP only supplies the Elite Mini 800 G9 with a 120-watt power supply unit. However, we did not have any problems with a stable power supply in our test.
| Off / Standby | 0.9 / 1.3 Watt |
| Idle | 3.5 / 7.9 / 13.2 Watt |
| Load |
52.7 / 122.2 Watt |
   
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max: Metrahit Energy | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA i5-13500, UHD Graphics 770 | Geekom GT13 Pro i9-13900H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 i9-12900HK, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | Minisforum MS-01 i9-13900H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | Acemagic F2A Ultra 7 155H, Arc 8-Core | Khadas Mind i7-1360P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | Average Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Average of class Mini PC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | -31% | -73% | -115% | -39% | -17% | -11% | -46% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 3.5 | 7.9 -126% | 12.1 -246% | 14.4 -311% | 9.1 -160% | 7.8 -123% | 4.88 ? -39% | 9.53 ? -172% |
| Idle Average * | 7.9 | 10.3 -30% | 13.2 -67% | 16.1 -104% | 10.3 -30% | 10.9 -38% | 8.12 ? -3% | 11.7 ? -48% |
| Idle Maximum * | 13.2 | 22.3 -69% | 14.1 -7% | 25.5 -93% | 14.4 -9% | 11.8 11% | 13.9 ? -5% | 15 ? -14% |
| Load Average * | 52.7 | 57.44 -9% | 82.9 -57% | 87.3 -66% | 54.9 -4% | 39.2 26% | 53.5 ? -2% | 59 ? -12% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 ultra external monitor * | 73.8 | 55.9 24% | ||||||
| Load Maximum * | 122.2 | 93.4 24% | 106.8 13% | 123.3 -1% | 110.4 10% | 76.4 37% | 128.2 ? -5% | 100.1 ? 18% |
* ... smaller is better
Efficiency
| Performance Rating - Percent | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Power Consumption | |
| Cinebench R23 Multi Power Efficiency - external Monitor | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Cinebench R23 Single Power Efficiency - external Monitor | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Cinebench R15 Multi Efficiency (external Monitor) | |
| Acemagic F2A | |
| Geekom GT13 Pro | |
| Minisforum Venus Series NAB9 | |
| Minisforum MS-01 | |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA | |
Power consumption with the external monitor
Power consumption with the external monitor
Pros
Cons
Verdict - Good approach with average connection selection
The HP Elite Mini 800 G9 is a solid mini-PC for everyday use. In the configuration we tested with Intel Core i5-13500, 16 GB RAM, and 512 GB storage space, the compact PC is a good working device. The design is debatable, although HP manages to ensure a good balance between a classic industrial and consumer PC. The modular design is welcome, which is always a challenge with compact PCs. The HP Elite Mini 800 G9 is easy to open, and RAM and SSDs can be easily retrofitted.
Based on the Intel Core i5-13500, the HP Elite Mini 800 G9 delivers adequate performance and plenty of external connectivity options. However, USB4 or OCuLink are not included.
The connectivity leaves a bland aftertaste, which is certainly convincing in terms of number. A USB4 or OCuLink connection would certainly be desirable and would expand the application possibilities enormously. The 3D performance of the HP Elite Mini 800 G9 in particular is a shortcoming that cannot be ignored. In this respect, most competitors offer significantly better alternatives with noticeably more performance. HP could have incorporated the positive aspect of the modular design a little better here. HP has solved the cooling of the processor well, even if it cannot be operated at full power due to its compactness. Nevertheless, we have seen that the Intel Core i5-13500 can be operated continuously and relatively quietly at 65 watts. This cannot be said of the comparison devices. These were almost always noticeable with significantly louder cooling units.
The official price of the HP Elite Mini 800 G9 is undoubtedly not a bargain at 1,085 euros. Various other online retailers now offer the device for around 850 euros, which puts the price-performance ratio in a much better light. If you are not well-disposed towards the unknown brands that are virtually flooding the mini-PC market and would rather fall back on tried and tested brands, the HP Elite Mini 800 G9 is a great mini-PC with good everyday performance.
Price and availability
The HP Elite Mini 800 G9 is available directly from the manufacturer. Alternatively, the version with Core i7 is also listed on Amazon.
Note: We have recently updated our rating system and the results of version 8 are not comparable with the results of version 7. More information is available here .
HP Elite Mini 800 G9-5M9T9EA
- 06/21/2024 v8
Sebastian Bade
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