| Technetbook Rating | |
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| Rating Score | 4.5/5 |
| Stars | ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ |
| Description | Excellent performance with minor drawbacks. |
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Pros
- Very fast
- Reasonably priced
- Compact size
- No bloatware
- Bare-bones options
Cons
- Limited USB ports
- Can be loud under load
Minisforum AtomMan G7 Ti Review
The Minisforum AtomMan G7 Ti is a remarkably compact gaming PC that delivers impressive performance, rivaling even full-sized desktops. Despite its diminutive size, it packs powerful hardware, including up to a 24-core Core i9-14900HX and an RTX 4070.
Specs and Pricing
| CPU | Intel Core i7-14650HX / Intel Core i9-14900HX |
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| GPU | Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (140W TGP) |
| Memory | Dual-channel DDR5 (up to 96GB at 5600 MT/s, SODIMM) |
| Storage | 2x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slots |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Display Connections | 1x USB-C, 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 1x 3.5mm Headphone, 1x SD Card Reader |
| Price | Starting from $1,159 |
The AtomMan G7 Ti is competitively priced, especially considering its performance. A bare-bones option is also available, allowing for further cost savings by using your own RAM and storage.
Build Quality and Design
The AtomMan G7 Ti boasts a sleek design and surprisingly robust build quality for its size. The mostly aluminum construction adds to its premium feel.
Performance
The AtomMan G7 Ti is fast — shockingly fast. You expect compromises with mobile components, and you’ll often see a lower-class desktop GPU outperform a higher-class mobile one, but that’s not the case here. The AtomMan G7 Ti is not only faster than its mini PC counterparts; it’s even faster than some full-sized desktops.
CPU Benchmarks
| AtomMan G7 Ti (Core i9-14900HX / RTX 4070) |
Tecno Megamini G1 (Core i9-13900H / RTX 4060 Mobile) |
Asus ROG Nuc 970 (Core Ultra 9 185H / RTX 4070 Mobile) |
Lenovo Legion Tower 5i (Core i5-14400F / RTX 4060) |
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| Cinebench R24 (single/multi/GPU) | 120 / 1348 / 11,254 | 102 / 843 / 9,919 | 104 / 1,085 / 10,552 | 99 / 781 / 9,999 |
| Geekbench 6 (single / multi) | 2,790 / 17,013 | 2,380 / 14,180 | 2,338 / 12,990 | 2,179 / 10,597 |
| PugetBench Premiere Pro | 8,513 | 8,359 | 8,182 | 7,262 |
| PugetBench Photoshop | 8,437 | 7,531 | 7,499 | 6,445 |
Starting with the CPU, nothing in this class of processor even comes close. The Core i9-14900HX excels in both synthetic benchmarks like Cinebench and real applications like Photoshop and Premiere Pro. This isn't surprising with 24 cores, but the AtomMan G7 Ti delivers this power without thermal throttling.
The results above are for Game mode; Desktop mode reduces performance. However, even in Game mode, there's headroom. The AtomMan Control Center app has a full-speed fan mode for demanding workloads.
GPU Benchmarks
| AtomMan G7 Ti (Core i9-14900HX / RTX 4070) |
Tecno Megamini G1 (Core i9-13900H / RTX 4060 Mobile) |
Asus ROG Nuc 970 (Core Ultra 9 185H / RTX 4070 Mobile) |
HP Omen 40L (Ryzen 7 7700 / RTX 4060 Ti) |
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| 3DMark Time Spy | 12,955 | 10,996 | 11,806 | 12,832 |
| 3DMark Port Royal | 7,554 | 6,036 | 7,096 | N/A |
The CPU is impressive, but the AtomMan G7 Ti doesn’t compromise on gaming. In 3DMark, it scored highest in both Time Spy and Port Royal. This isn't surprising given the AtomMan G7 Ti's more powerful CPU.
Gaming Benchmarks
| AtomMan G7 Ti (Core i9-14900HX / RTX 4070) |
Tecno Megamini G1 (Core i9-13900H / RTX 4060 Mobile) |
Asus ROG Nuc 970 (Core Ultra 9 185H / RTX 4070 Mobile) |
Lenovo Legion Tower 5i (Core i5-14400F / RTX 4060) |
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| Horizon Zero Dawn (1440p Ultimate) | 98 fps | 86 fps | 93 fps | 87 fps |
| Returnal (1440p Epic) | 68 fps | 56 fps | 63 fps | 60 fps |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (1440p Ultra) | 53 fps | 41 fps | 49 fps | 47 fps |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 (1440p Ultra) | 68 fps | N/A | 66 fps | 61 fps |
It’s in real games where the AtomMan G7 Ti truly shines. It's significantly ahead of the water-cooled Tecno Megamini G1. Even more impressively, it outpaces the Lenovo Legion Tower 5i's desktop RTX 4060. The AtomMan G7 Ti's mobile RTX 4070 performs exceptionally well against its desktop counterpart.
Software and User Experience
The AtomMan G7 Ti comes with a clean installation of Windows 11, free of bloatware. The included AtomMan Control Center app allows for customization of RGB lighting and fan modes, but it's unobtrusive and doesn't interfere with the user experience.
Verdict
The Minisforum AtomMan G7 Ti is a fantastic mini PC that delivers exceptional performance in a compact package. Its competitive pricing and clean software experience make it a highly appealing option for gamers and power users alike.
