Top Mini PC Comparison 2026

All benchmark data is based on internal testing and external reviews from Techpowerup, PCworld and Techradar.

PCMark 10: 

The U58 posts 8,673 in Essentials, 7,220 in Productivity, and 8,155 in Digital Content Creation, with an overall score of 5,926.

The GH8 benchmark sub-sections Essentials (9,814 points) and Productivity (9,066 points) show that everyday tasks, office work or multitasking run practically without delay on the GH8. The Digital Content Creation score of 7,810 points is somewhat weaker.

The H90Pro essentials (10,058) and Productivity (8,622) score . Digital Content Creation (7,134) .The overall score of 6,108 puts the H90Pro above Intel's Beelink system, though behind GEEKOM and ASRock's newer Ryzen AI models.

The GH9 scores well in Essentials (10,725). Productivity at 7,536. Digital Content Creation at 7,487, its overall score of 6,064 lands close to the H90Pro.

Geekbench:

The U58 scores 1,486 single-core, 7,915 multicore, and 10,208 OpenCL. 

The GH8 Geekbench AI Pro values (2,941 single precision / 6,831 quantised) indicate solid AI acceleration, which is particularly relevant for on-device AI applications, edge computing or local LLM inference. Here, the GH8 even outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

The H90Pro posts 2,422 singlecore and 11,424 multicore, keeping pace with Intel's Core i9-12900H in the Beelink system on multicore workloads. with the Radeon 780M earning 19,291 in OpenCL. While behind the newer Radeon 860M and 890M iGPUs, it's a noticeable improvement over Intel's older integrated graphics.

The GH9 scores 2,241 in single-core and 10,438 multicore. GPU performance in OpenCL is 15,447.

SPECviewperf 13:

The U58 scored around 16.2 FPS in 3dsmax-06, 13.4 FPS in CATIA-05, 14.1 FPS in Creo-02, 12.6 FPS in Maya-05, 10.9 FPS in Medical-02, and 11.7 FPS in SolidWorks-04. 

The GH8 performs excellently overall. It handles 3ds Max and SolidWorks smoothly, hitting around 78 FPS and 120 FPS respectively, which puts it close to higher-end systems. In tests like Maya and Creo, it also stays competitive, close to the ASRock Ryzen AI model. In the medical visualization workload, where its 106 FPS result slightly lower the A9 Max's 146 FPS. At this price point, the GH8's overall performance is satisfactory.

The H90Pro delivers an overall balanced showing. It handles 3ds Max and SolidWorks smoothly, hitting around 66 FPS and 100 FPS respectively, which puts it close to higher-end systems. In tests like Maya and Creo, it also stays competitive, trailing only slightly behind the ASRock Ryzen AI model. The biggest gap shows up in the medical visualization workload, where its 50 FPS result lags far behind the A9 Max's 146 FPS, highlighting the difference in raw GPU power. 

The GH9 scored around 39.6 FPS in 3ds Max, 50.7 in CATIA, 40.6 in Creo, 49.3 in Maya, 14.6 in Medical, and 54.3 in SolidWorks. 

3D Mark:

The U58 reached an overall score of 14,220, with 15,050 graphics and 10,780 CPU. These figures line up with expectations for Vega 8 and show stable results across repeated runs. Moving to Time Spy, which stresses DirectX 12 gaming workloads, the system posted 1,221 overall, with 1,123 graphics and 3,695 CPU.

The GH8 In 3DMark’s CPU profile, the GH8 underscores its versatility: with 6,284 points at maximum threads and 956 points in the single-thread test, this places it around 20 percent below the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 in the market environment. Nevertheless, the multithread scaling shows that even demanding computing operations or parallel AI processes are handled stably.

The H90Pro scored 1,303, which is well behind other Mini-PCs like the Beelink GTi12 Ultra and ASRock 4X4 BOX-AI350. Upgrading to a Gen 4 SSD would quickly close that gap and better match what the CPU and GPU can deliver.

The GH9 in 3DMark Storage, it hits 2,726 points, which is stronger than most peers thanks to decent 4K and mixed workloads. 

Reviews & User Experience

Our tests show that the GH9 is particularly suitable for streaming and NAS usage, while U58 and GH8 are ideal for office workloads and home office setups. Users report stable performance and very quiet operation. External reviews confirm these findings.

Best Mini PC for Office Work

For office tasks we recommend U58 and GH8. Benchmark data shows smooth office performance, low power consumption and extremely quiet operation.

Mini PC for Streaming & Plex

For 4K streaming or Plex servers, GH8 and GH9 are ideal. Internal tests show smooth 4K H.265 transcoding with low CPU usage.

Mini PC for NAS

If you want to run a NAS server, choose H90Pro or GH9. Benchmarks demonstrate stable data transfer, low energy consumption and reliable 24/7 performance.

Conclusion & Buying Recommendation

• U58: Quiet and energy-efficient, ideal for office
• GH8: Great for streaming & office, excellent value
• H90Pro: Suitable for NAS & home office
• GH9: High-end Mini PC for streaming, NAS and video editing

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FAQ

Which Mini PC is the quietest?

U58 and GH8 are extremely quiet and ideal for office or living room use.

Which Mini PCs support 4K streaming?

GH8 and GH9 offer smooth 4K playback and Plex transcoding.

Are there independent reviews?

Yes, for example Techpowerup, PCworld, Techradar.

Which Mini PC is best for NAS?

H90Pro and GH9 provide reliable 24/7 NAS performance.