They cost less than Mac mini and perform much better: 4 mini PC core i7 and i9 with 32GB RAM on sale, ideal for local AI processing
For years, we've been checking Amazon's prices almost daily, which has made the price dynamics in various categories quite clear. You may have noticed it too: everything has increased in price, and that's understandable, but if you look at the prices of budget mini PCs, it's clear that this is the sector where prices have literally exploded. Models with Ryzen 5, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD were once on sale for €149; today, forget about finding something similar unless you're willing to spend €300 or €350.
The high-end segment of this category has seen the smallest price increases, meaning that they have never been cheap considering the components used, with differences from the past being significantly less pronounced. So today, those who can spend a little more can take home some real powerhouses, equipped with top CPUs and plenty of RAM. Here are 3 examples, and although the last one has less power, it also comes with a lower price, still making it a solid offer worth considering. They are perfect for software compilation, heavy rendering, virtual machines, databases, CPU-bound games, and especially local AI processing.
Today for €659, we find 2 very powerful mini PCs, where the main difference lies in choosing between a 14th-generation Intel Core i7 or a 13th-generation Intel Core i9. Let’s be clear: among these two, the Core i7 is superior in all aspects, but there are those who prefer the prestige of owning a Core i9. Let’s examine them in detail.
-34% ACEMAGIC Matrix M5 Mini-PC, Intel Core i7-14650HX (16C/24T), 32 GB DDR4 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD Mini Computer Desktop, Triple 4K Display/WiFi 6/Win11 Pro for Gaming, Content Creation, and Office
Price: €999.00 Discounted Price: €659.99
Model of ACEMAGIC: Acemagic is a well-known name in the industry, producing excellent products that consistently perform well in terms of final price. The model currently on promotion features the Intel Core i7-14650HX CPU, equipped with 16 physical cores, 24 threads, and a peak at 5.2GHz. It is accompanied by 32GB RAM and a speedy 1TB Gen.4 SSD. We won't list the available ports, as these solutions always come with numerous options. At this price, it’s already a super machine for work.
CTONE M2 Mini-PC, Core i9-13900HK (14 cores/20 threads, up to 5.4 GHz), 32 GB RAM + 1 TB SSD PCIe 4.0 | Iris Xe 96 EU | WiFi 6E | BT 5.2 | 2.5 GbE LAN | Triple Display Support | 8K for Office/Home
Price: €659.99
Model of CTONE: At the same price, with the same RAM and SSD, we find this model that adopts the Intel Core i9-13900HK: 14 physical cores, 20 threads, and a peak of 5.4GHz. Those who can push a bit further can aim for the model with a more recent Core i9, which in certain contexts can truly make a difference, even compared to the previous generations that are already very powerful.
CTONE M2 Mini PC i9-14900HX (24C/32T, 5.8 GHz), 32GB DDR4 RAM + 1TB SSD PCIe 4.0, UHD Graphics, WiFi 6E, Triple 4K Display, Windows 11 Pro
Price: €799.99
We are talking about the CTONE model that still sports 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD Gen. 4.0, but here we have the Intel Core i9-14900HX, which enthusiasts will recognize. This model features about 24 physical cores and 32 threads, with an incredible peak of 5.8GHz.
A Mac mini with an M4 chip, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD costs €979. Just to keep it in mind.
Coupons -€100, AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD
ACEMAGIC M1 AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS Mini PC (8C/16T, up to 4.75GHz), 24GB LPDDR5 512GB NVMe SSD Mini Desktop Computer, Windows 11 Pro/4K Triple Display/WiFi 6/BT 5.2 Micro Gaming PC Price: €479.00
Coupons -€270, AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD
ACEMAGIC M1 AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS Mini PC (8C/16T, up to 4.75GHz), 24GB LPDDR5 1TB NVMe SSD Mini Desktop Computer, Win 11 Pro/4K Triple Display/WiFi 6/BT 5.2 Micro Gaming PC Price: €529.00
For those who do not need all that power, consider this Acemagic model, available with either a 512GB or 1TB SSD, with only a €50 difference between the two. Here we find an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU with 8 cores and 16 threads, peaking at 4.75GHz, and an interesting 24GB of RAM.