Minisforum AI X1 Pro: Simple RAM upgrade provides noticeably more performance and unleashes the Radeon 890M
Minisforum AI X1 Pro significantly faster with RAM upgrade
More RAM can significantly improve the performance of modern mini PCs, especially when a system is switched from single- to dual-channel operation. This not only benefits graphics performance and multitasking, but also the general system speed. The following overview shows the specific effects of a second RAM module on the performance of the Minisforum AI X1 Pro.
RAM will remain an important cost factor when purchasing or upgrading modern PCs and mini PCs in 2026. Fast DDR5 modules in particular are still comparatively expensive compared to previous memory standards, which is why many systems are often only supplied with a single RAM module or are initially used in a smaller configuration. However, this can have a noticeable negative impact on overall performance, especially in compact devices with powerful integrated graphics.
Modern processors are increasingly relying on high memory bandwidths to efficiently supply the CPU and integrated GPU. If a system only works in single-channel mode, only part of the possible bandwidth is available. The faster dual-channel mode is only activated with a second memory module. This is particularly beneficial for integrated graphics units that do not have their own video memory and access the main memory directly. At the same time, the general system performance can also improve, for example with multitasking, productive applications, or computing-intensive tasks. The importance of the right RAM configuration for actual performance therefore quickly becomes apparent, especially with powerful mini PCs. Using the recently tested Minisforum AI X1 Pro as an example, we show the influence a second RAM module can have on the overall performance of the system.
MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470 Mini PC, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX470 (12C/24T, up to 5.2 GHz), Radeon 890M, 32 GB DDR5 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, 4K Quad-Display, Dual 2,5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, OCuLink
Minisforum AI X1 Pro
Minisforum AI X1 Pro - A look inside
Minisforum AI X1 Pro - Scope of delivery
Minisforum AI X1 Pro - Connections on the front panel
Minisforum AI X1 Pro - Connections on the rear panel
CPU and system performance
The Minisforum AI X1 Pro gains noticeably in performance by installing a second RAM module. Only with two identical memory modules does the system work in fast dual-channel mode, which significantly increases the available memory bandwidth. The integrated graphics unit in particular benefits significantly from this, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 itself also records a small increase in performance. Modern Ryzen CPUs are heavily dependent on a fast memory connection, as data can be transferred faster between the RAM and processor. In practice, this leads to shorter loading times, smoother multitasking, and an overall higher system response. CPU performance can increase by around 5 to 15 percent, depending on the software, particularly with computing-intensive applications. The AI X1 Pro therefore only reaches its maximum performance with a dual-channel RAM configuration, as can be seen from our comparative values.
The integrated AMD Radeon 890M in the Minisforum AI X1 Pro benefits enormously from a second RAM module. Only with two DDR5 memory modules installed does the iGPU have the full memory bandwidth at its disposal. As integrated graphics units do not have their own video memory and instead access the RAM, the higher bandwidth has a direct effect on graphics performance. Games run more smoothly, frame times improve and graphics-accelerated applications also respond noticeably faster. Depending on the title and resolution, performance increases of up to over 100 percent are possible.
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