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MagyarMorefine M600 6600U desktop PC review: The affordable mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 6600U with 32 GB RAM and USB4
We recently analyzed the top-of-the-range Morefine M600 6900HX's performance - which was impressive, to say the least. Now, it is time for us to take a look at the Morefine M600 6600U, which with its AMD Ryzen 5 6600U, has a little lower CPU performance - although the rest of its features are identical. In turn, this means we can also be excited about its modern ports such as USB4. We managed to get our hands on a barebone version of the Morefine M600 6600U. Currently, it has an MRSP of $388. For our tests, we utilized the available components from the Morefine M600 6900HX, which means our test device is also fitted with 32 GB DDR5 RAM and a 512 GB SSD from Transcend.
The Morefine M600 6600U comes in visually-appealing packaging with a gold label. The scope of delivery includes all the necessary parts. The PC even comes with a mounting plate in order to connect it to a monitor (VESA mount). The device can be fitted with up to three SSDs - here, all the necessary cables are also included. In this review, we will be taking a close look at its performance compared to the top-of-the-range model, which costs around $200 more in its base configuration. Is this higher price justified or does it make sense to choose the introductory model? We have also chosen devices from MinisForum, Geekom and Intel to act as direct competitors to which we can compare our device. You can find a list of these in the table below.
Possible competitors compared
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Height | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83.7 % | 05/2023 | Morefine M600, 6600U R5 6600U, Radeon 660M | 768 g | 40.6 mm | |
| 85.5 % | 03/2023 | Morefine M600, 6900HX R9 6900HX, Radeon 680M | 779 g | 40.6 mm | |
| 86.1 % | 02/2023 | Minisforum Venus Series UM690 (6900HX) R9 6900HX, Radeon 680M | 621 g | 48 mm | |
| 78.9 % | 11/2022 | Intel NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSKi7 i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 511 g | 37 mm | |
| 86.6 % | 01/2023 | Minisforum Neptune Series NAD9 i9-12900H, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 1.2 kg | 66 mm | |
01/2022 | Morefine S500+ R9 5900HX, Vega 8 | 697 g | 40 mm | ||
09/2022 | Minipc Union Ace Magician TK11-A0 i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs | 586 g | 53 mm | ||
05/2022 | Minisforum EliteMini B550 R7 5700G, Vega 8 | 1.1 kg | 67 mm |
The Morefine M600 with an AMD Ryzen 5 6600U in detail
Case
Our test sample's build is the exact same as the Morefine M600 with an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX. For further details about its case, please take a look at our review of the top-of-the-range model. The same can be said for its connectivity options, which are also the same on the smaller model.
At this point, we would still like to mention one issue around this test: The model with the Ryzen 5 6600U also has a Thunderbolt port, which can enormously widen the device's range of uses. However, after our first test, we weren't able to connect our external GPU dock to the device. After speaking to the manufacturer, we were told to check some of the BIOS settings. After activating a few features to do with USB4, we were then able to connect the dock.
BIOS settings to activate the Thunderbolt port:
USB4 Enable path: BIOS--Advanced--AMD CBS--FCH Common Options--USB4 Configuration Options--USB4 pre-CM Enable [Disabled] to [Enabled].
USB4 RT0--RT0 Router Enable [Disabled] to [Enabled].
Performance - AMD's Rembrandt SoC is fast with its 6 cores
The Morefine M600 has an AMD Ryzen 5 6600U with 6 cores and 12 threads in its smallest configuration. This is more than enough performance for everyday use - with some extra in reserve. The SoC's AMD Radeon 660M is a small iGPU, which is similar to the AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 in terms of performance.
Testing conditions
We selected the maximum power energy profile for all performance tests. Deviations to this were only made in the power and noise emission measurements according to our test criteria. The CPU's performance was not changed in the BIOS and we did not make any adjustments to the fan curve in terms of cooling.
Processor
The AMD Ryzen 5 6600U is part of AMD's Rembrandt series and has 6 cores with a total of 12 threads. The Morefine M600 6600U loses about 10 per cent in its performance rating, which represents an average of all CPU benchmarks, compared to the top-of-the-range model with an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX. Our test sample came in second to last - although the distance to its competitors is minimal. We saw a considerable difference in performance between the Morefine M600 6600U and the Ace Magician TK11-A0.
You can find more processor benchmarks here.
* ... 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
The Morefine M600 in the Cinebench R15 Multi Loop
The Cinebench R15 continuous loop shows how well the system performs at continuous load. The system simply cannot sustain the SoC's starting performance levels. However, only exceedingly few devices manage this, which means our Morefine M600 6600U is not alone. The SoC's performance sank continuously during the first ten runs and evened out at 1,105 points on average. This means its continuous performance sank by around 20 per cent compared to a single pass.
System performance
Our system benchmarks reflect the performance of the CPU benchmarks. The Morefine M600 6600U managed to keep the Ace Magician TK11-A0 in check - its lag behind the rest of its competitors was not so big. The RAM tests showed relatively good results thanks to its DDR5.
* ... smaller is better
DPC latency
LatencyMon didn't show any critical latencies in the Morefine M600 6600U either. We saw slightly higher latencies when opening multiple tabs in Edge, which didn't increase further when playing the 4K test video. We did not see higher latencies with Prime95 either.
* ... smaller is better
Storage devices
We received the present test sample as a barebone version and performed the test using a 512-GB Transcend SSD. The same model was also used in the Intel NUC 12 Pro Kit. However, the same SSD delivered slightly better rates in the Morefine M600 6600U. Nevertheless, you could achieve much better results by using an SSD that utilizes the full bandwidth with PCIe 4.0. For this, you can take a look at the Morefine M600 6900HX, which delivered significantly higher transfer rates with the Kingston KC3000. However, the Morefine M600 had problems maintaining the SSD performance under permanent load. Sometimes it is advisable to install an SSD with a cooling unit since the air circulation in the device is very limited.
The Morefine M600 can be equipped with three mass storage devices - regardless of the SoC's configuration. The device has two M.2 slots and a 2.5-inch data carrier (see picture) can also be accommodated in the case lid. However, it can't exceed a height of 9 millimeters. The appropriate connection cable is included in the scope of delivery.
For more comparisons and benchmarks, take a look at our comparison table.
