New Minisforum mini PC repurposes AMD handheld chip for desktop duty

Minisforum has released the UM750 Neo mini PC with intriguing AMD silicon. Instead of using mainstream laptop SKUs, it takes a different approach and opts for a handheld chip, presumably to keep costs low. Entirely viable for a mini-PC, but an interesting choice nonetheless.

The Minisforum UM750 Neo mini PC is powered by an AMD Ryzen Z1 processor with six cores and twelve threads, using a combination of Zen 4 and Zen 4c cores, reaching boost clock speeds up to 4.9 GHz. A 4 CU Radeon 740M iGPU handles graphics duties and can output video to three monitors simultaneously. For memory, you get 16 GB of soldered LPDDR5 memory running at 6400 MT/s.

Internal storage expands via two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD slots, supporting up to 4 TB per slot for a combined total of up to 8 TB. An active cooling assembly with phase-change thermal interface material manages heat dissipation for the processor, although the Ryzen Z1 isn’t known to be particularly toasty. It measures 130 × 126 × 47.2 mm and weighs 0.6 Kg.

Physical port selection comprises one full-function 40 Gbps USB4 port with DisplayPort and Power Delivery functionality, one HDMI 2.1 port, one DP 1.4 port, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 Type-A ports, one 2.5 Gbps RJ45 Ethernet jack, a 3.5 mm combo audio jack, a DC power input, and a recessed Clear CMOS button. Wireless connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.

The Minisforum UM750 Neo costs $463 for the 16 GB RAM, 512 GB storage variant and $535 for the 1 TB storage version. This includes a 20% limited-time introductory discount, and both configurations will ship in late September.