Katarzyna Petru
Looks like mini computers are the new trend that's just starting to gain momentum – especially since artificial intelligence has hit the scene. Now joining the game is Sapphire, a brand mainly known for its custom Radeon cards, but increasingly boldly stepping beyond GPUs. After the launch of its own motherboards, the time has come for the next step – Mini PC from the EDGE AI series, designed specifically for working with AI and performance in a compact form.
AMD Ryzen AI 300 and Zen5 Architecture in Pocket Size
The new Sapphire EDGE AI Mini PC measures just 117 × 111 × 30 mm, but inside it packs a lot of power. The manufacturer opts for AMD Ryzen AI 300 processors, the latest units based on Zen5 architecture, equipped with NPU with performance up to 50 TOPS. There will be three variants to choose from:
Ryzen AI 5 340 (6C/12T, up to 4.8 GHz) – approx. A$ 2199
Ryzen AI 7 350 (8C/16T, up to 5.0 GHz) – approx. A$ 2669
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (12C/24T, up to 5.1 GHz) – approx. A$ 3179
Each model offers an integrated Radeon 800M chip, support for up to 96 GB DDR5 SO-DIMM, and two slots for SSDs – M.2 2280 and M.2 2242. These are of course barebone setups, so RAM and SSD need to be chosen separately.
Complete I/O and connectivity of the latest generation
As befits premium-class equipment, the back features 2× HDMI 2.1, 2× USB 4.0 C, 4× USB 3.2 Gen 2 A, RJ-45, audio port, along with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. In other words – everything you need for work, cloud gaming, or AI computations. The Mini PC from Sapphire is set to hit stores in Europe in the coming weeks. If prices are confirmed in Polish stores, EDGE AI 340 for around 2199 PLN may turn out to be one of the cheapest ways to enter the world of Ryzen AI and Zen5.
