The Vzmore AX9 Max mini PC delivers strong performance with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor

The Vzmore AX9 Max is a compact mini PC powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor, featuring 12 cores and 24 threads with a maximum turbo frequency of 5.2 GHz. The unit includes 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, with an additional M.2 2230 slot available for storage expansion. The chassis is constructed from an aluminum alloy and incorporates a vapor chamber cooling system that supports a maximum power limit of 65W. Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 ports, two 2.5 GbE LAN ports, and two USB 4.0 Type-C ports. The device runs Windows 11 Pro and demonstrates capable performance in synthetic benchmarks and 4K video editing tasks. While the system is not primarily designed for gaming, it maintains playable frame rates in titles like GTA V at 720p resolution with low visual settings. The cooling system effectively manages thermal output, preventing thermal throttling during intensive workloads, and the fan noise remains within acceptable limits.

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The Vzmore AX9 Max is a compact mini PC powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor, featuring 12 cores and 24 threads with a maximum turbo frequency of 5.2 GHz. The unit includes 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, with an additional M.2 2230 slot available for storage expansion. The chassis is constructed from an aluminum alloy and incorporates a vapor chamber cooling system that supports a maximum power limit of 65W. Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 ports, two 2.5 GbE LAN ports, and two USB 4.0 Type-C ports. The device runs Windows 11 Pro and demonstrates capable performance in synthetic benchmarks and 4K video editing tasks. While the system is not primarily designed for gaming, it maintains playable frame rates in titles like GTA V at 720p resolution with low visual settings. The cooling system effectively manages thermal output, preventing thermal throttling during intensive workloads, and the fan noise remains within acceptable limits.

The Vzmore AX9 Max is powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor with 12 cores and 24 threads. The mini PC features 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD with an available expansion slot.

The aluminum chassis houses a vapor chamber cooling system that allows for a 65W power limit. Connectivity includes two HDMI 2.1 ports, two 2.5 GbE LAN ports, and two USB 4.0 Type-C ports.

The system performs well in synthetic benchmarks and 4K video editing tasks using the YouTube preset. Gaming performance is adequate for titles like GTA V when set to 720p resolution with low visual settings.

Chapter guide

Introduction and specificationsOverview of the Vzmore AX9 Max mini PC and its core hardware components.Unboxing and build qualityExamination of the included accessories and the aluminum chassis design.BIOS configurationInstructions for accessing the BIOS to adjust fan modes, power limits, and dedicated graphics memory.Performance benchmarksReview of synthetic benchmark results from CrystalDiskMark, Cinebench, and Geekbench.Video editing and gaming testsEvaluation of 4K video editing performance and gaming capabilities in GTA V.Thermal and noise analysisAssessment of CPU temperatures and fan noise under load.Summary and final thoughtsRecap of the pros and cons of the Vzmore AX9 Max.

Worth noting

  • The reviewer notes that the device is expensive, with a price point around $1400.
  • The reviewer expresses a personal preference for an Oculink port, which is absent from this model.

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