Systems boasting AMD Advantage badging have been around for several years now, but selections were limited to laptops and full-size desktops. That is, until now, of course. With the advent of AtomMan G7 PT, Team Red’s seal of approval now includes a new, smaller form factor.
For those unfamiliar, AMD Advantage, in a nutshell, are systems that adhere to specifications set by AMD itself. There is also a premium tier, which naturally sets the bar higher in terms of components. The company says it “verifies” the performance of each device that boasts this branding, but doesn’t delve into the details of what that entails. Nonetheless, AtomMan pushes things in a new direction for the Advantage branding.
| G7 PT | |
|---|---|
| CPU | Ryzen 9 7945HX |
| GPU | Radeon RX 7600M XT |
| RAM | DDR5 (dual channel) |
| Storage | M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 (x1) M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 (x1) |
| Ports | 2.5G Ethernet (x1) 3.5mm combo jack (x1) DisplayPort 2.0 (x1) HDMI 2.1 (x1) Line Out (x1) Mic In (x1) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (x4) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (x2) |
| Other | Bluetooth Wi-Fi 7 |
Given G7 PT is pint-size PC, it should come as little surprise that AtomMan has opted to use AMD components you’d find in laptops and handhelds, rather than full-size desktops. More specifically, the system sports a Ryzen 9 7945HX and Radeon RX 7600M XT.
7945HX is among the most powerful processors Team Red has to offer for mobile devices, until Ryzen AI 300 series rolls around. 7600M XT, meanwhile, is a step-down from the top spot in terms of graphics but still packs plenty of performance running at up to 130W.
In terms of ports, a suite of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-As and Type-Cs little the front and back of the chassis, alongside HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.0 inputs. Inside, meanwhile, there’s dual-channel memory slots with support for up to 96GB of DDR5-5,200 SODIMM RAM. Storage support comes in the form of one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, with an additional PCIe 4.0 expansion slot.
So, how does G7 PT actually perform? Well, according to ETA Prime, not too bad at all. The YouTuber provides a detailed hands-on with the device, with a peak at its BIOS and what’s going on under the hood. Before we dive into performance, though, I’d like to briefly highlight the potential for swappable designs on the side panel. The stock option doesn’t enamour me, so having the option to switch it out for something more to my tastes is great to see.
We recommend checking out ETA Prime’s video for a proper look at G7 PT, but I’ll briefly highlight a few points of performance. Across their test suite, Ryzen 9 7945HX hits a peak temperature of 86°C, while Radeon RX 7600M XT keeps things comparatively cool at a nice 69°C. The AMD combo holds its own at 1440p, using FSR Super Resolution and Frame Generation, using ‘Ultra’ presets in games such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Ghost of Tsushima. However, as the YouTuber highlights, it really shines at 1080p.
Following my experience putting together a system inside a Fractal Design Mood case, my curiosity into building and testing more mini PCs is at an all-time high. G7 PT continues to scratch that itch, albeit vicariously, and I’d love to get hands-on with it myself.
If you fancy one for yourself, AtomMan is taking pre-orders now, with the first units expected to ship out by the end of July via the Minisforum store. A barebones unit, without a pre-installed copy of Windows 11, will cost $1,249 but you can snag one for just $999 for a limited time. With an operating system, however, pricing jumps to $1,499.00, with temporary promotional pricing rocking in at $1,199. Regardless of which unit you pick, you’ll have 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD to play with.
