Beelink Unveils High-End Mini PCs: GTR9 Pro and AI mini
Beelink has quietly introduced two new devices poised to make waves in the mini PC market: the GTR9 Pro and the AI Mini. these high-end offerings are powered by the Ryzen AI Max 395+ processor, placing them at a premium price point.
Ryzen AI Max 395+ Powerhouse
The GTR9 Pro and AI Mini share a common core: the Ryzen AI Max 395+. This AMD processor, based on the Strix Halo architecture, features 16 cores and 32 threads, fabricated with 4nm TSMC technology. It boasts a boost clock speed of up to 5.1 GHz and 64 MB of L3 cache. This processing power translates to significant performance, especially in AI-driven tasks.
- Processor: Ryzen AI Max 395+ (Strix Halo)
- Cores/Threads: 16 cores / 32 threads
- Boost Clock: Up to 5.1 GHz
- L3 Cache: 64 MB
- AI Performance: Up to 126 TOPS
GTR9 Pro: The Miniature Workstation
The GTR9 Pro is designed with creative professionals in mind, drawing stylistic inspiration from Apple’s Mac Studio. Its metallic case features rounded angles and includes USB 4 ports, a memory card reader, and integrated microphones. Beelink aims for acoustic discretion, making it suitable for sound-sensitive environments.
AI Mini: Network-Focused Power
The AI Mini targets local network applications. It features dual 10 Gbit/s Ethernet ports and two USB 4 ports. Beelink claims it can run LLMs (large language models) with over 70 billion parameters, such as Deepseek. This positions it as a competitor to MinisForum’s N5 and N5 PRO, albeit with a more powerful processor.
Performance Expectations
Both machines support up to 128 GB of RAM, with up to 96 GB allocable to the GPU for graphics. This configuration suggests exceptional performance for local AI tasks, digital creation, and gaming.Beelink’s initial information emphasizes targeting gamers and creatives.
Pricing and Competition
Beelink has announced a price of $1,999 for each model, but the specific configurations (RAM and storage) remain undisclosed. This price point places the GTR9 Pro in direct competition with the Mac Studio, which starts at approximately $2,500. It remains to be seen how these new mini PCs will perform in real-world scenarios, especially against Apple’s flagship.
Beelink announces a 1999 dollars rate for each model, but without specifying the configuration (RAM and storage). A very high price, especially for the GTR9 which is thus placed against the luxurious Mac studio marketed from 2,500 euros in its version equipped with a phenomenal M4 Pro. It will be necessary to wait to know more and, above all, to test these new monsters to see what they are realy practical, especially against the flagship of Apple.
