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The Orange Pi Mini PC is preparing for its final launch.
The Orange Pi team is working on a new Mini PC called the Orange Pi Mini, powered by an AMD Ryzen™ 7 7840H processor and featuring a rater impressive Radeon™ 780M graphics chipset. While Intel-based mini-PCs have their strengths, AMD stands out with superior graphics performance, and this device is no exception. Featuring a 12-core GPU with clock speeds of up to 2.7GHz, it delivers great performance comparable to an NVIDIA GTX1650TI standalone GPU. Paired with high-frequency DDR5 memory, this device can handle mainstream games and tasks with ease, offering remarkable performance. Let’s explore the specifications and features of the device.
Orange Pi Mini PC: Front-facing view
Rear view of the Orange Pi Mini PC.
Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen™ 7 7840H |
| Memory | 32GB dual-channel DDR5 @ 5600MHz |
| Storage | 1TB SSD NVMe M.2 PCIe 4.0 |
| Power | 19V 5A, 77mm wall plug mini adapter, triple-plug grounded |
| System | Pre-installed Windows 11 Home Edition |
| Network | Wi-Fi 6E AX210 wireless card, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Interfaces | 3x USB3.2 1x USB2.0 1x Type-C (USB4) 1x 3.5mm headphone jack 2x 2.5G LAN 1x DP1.4 1x HDMI2.0 1x DC-IN |
| Size | 130 mm × 127 mm × 47 mm |
| Weight | N/A |
| Accessories | VESA hole wall mount |
Powerful hardware: Built for high-demand graphics and crafted with gamers in mind.
Ⅰ. AMD Ryzen 7 7840H: Efficient and super-fast Processor
The AMD Ryzen™ 7 7840H is a powerful processor, built on AMD’s cutting-edge Zen 4 architecture and fabricated using a 4nm process. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.8 GHz and boost speeds up to 5.1 GHz, perfect for gaming and productivity. It features the Radeon™ 780M GPU based on RDNA 3 architecture, running at 2.7 GHz, offering graphics performance similar to an NVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti. With support for high-speed DDR5 and LPDDR5x memory, this processor delivers impressive efficiency and responsiveness for demanding tasks.
Summary of CPU specifications:
- PCIe Support: Gen 4, 20 lanes
- Cores / Threads: 8 cores, 16 threads (Simultaneous Multithreading)
- Base Clock: 3.8 GHz
- Boost Clock: Up to 5.1 GHz
- Cache: 16MB L3, 1MB L2 per core
- TDP: 35W (configurable up to 54W)
Ⅱ. Based on RDNA3 GPU architecture
RDNA 3, AMD’s third-generation GPU architecture launched in December 2022, represents a significant advancement in graphics technology, particularly for gaming, content creation, and AI tasks. Here’s what makes RDNA 3 stand out:
Key Innovations in RDNA 3
- 🔗 Chiplet Design
- First consumer GPU to use a modular chiplet architecture.
- Separates the Graphics Compute Die (GCD) from the Memory Cache Die (MCD), improving scalability and manufacturing efficiency.
- ⚡ Performance-per-Watt
- AMD achieved over 50% uplift in performance-per-watt compared to RDNA 2.
- This efficiency boost is crucial for both desktop and mobile platforms.
- 📦 Fabrication Process
- Uses TSMC’s 5nm process for the GCD and 6nm for the MCD.
- Smaller nodes mean better performance and lower power consumption.
Ⅲ. 2.7GHz graphics frequency
The 2.7GHz graphics frequency is the boost clock speed of the AMD Radeon™ 780M integrated GPU in the Ryzen™ 7 7840H processor. This impressive frequency enhances the GPU’s performance, offering excellent graphics capabilities without requiring a dedicated graphics card. It handles mainstream games effectively, especially when paired with fast DDR5 memory, providing good frame rates of up to 51 FPS at 1080p resolution, which is quite high for a Mini PC.
What It Means in Practice
- RDNA 3 Architecture: The Radeon 780M features AMD’s advanced RDNA 3 architectures, built to provide outstanding efficiency and performance.
- 12 Compute Units (CUs): With 12 Compute Units (CUs) housing 768 shader cores, it offers impressive parallel processing power, making it perfect for gaming and graphics-intensive tasks.
- Ray Tracing Support: It features 12 ray tracing cores, enabling basic real-time ray tracing effects in compatible games.
- Performance Level: Running at 2.7GHz, the GPU offers performance similar to a discrete NVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti, allowing it to handle many modern games at 1080p with medium to high settings.
- Power Efficiency: Even with its impressive speed, it runs within a 15–54W TDP range, making it perfect for slim laptops and compact mini PCs.
Ⅳ. RYZEN AI engine
The Ryzen AI engine is AMD’s specialized hardware and software platform for enhancing artificial intelligence tasks directly on PCs, eliminating the need for cloud dependency. Integrated into select AMD Ryzen processors, beginning with the Ryzen 7040 series and extending to the Ryzen AI 300 series, it is engineered to enable next-generation AI experiences such as real-time video optimization, advanced productivity tools, and generative AI applications.
Key Features of Ryzen AI
- Dedicated NPU (Neural Processing Unit) Powered by AMD’s XDNA architecture, the NPU efficiently manages AI workloads and enables features like Windows Studio Effects (eye contact correction, background blur, voice focus), Live Captions with real-time translation, and Recall (preview) for intelligent search—all while keeping data processing local without relying on the cloud.
- Copilot+ PC Ready: Ryzen AI 300 Series processors are designed for Copilot+ PCs, bringing advanced AI capabilities to Windows 11, such as Cocreator for text-to-image generation, Click to Do for contextual actions, and improved search functionality.
- AI Performance: Ryzen AI processors provide over 50 TOPS (trillions of operations per second), ranking them among the fastest AI-enabled chips available for consumer laptops.
- Privacy & Security: AI tasks are handled locally, ensuring your sensitive data stays on your device. AMD also incorporates Microsoft Pluton and Secured-core PC protections for top-tier enterprise security.
Real-World Use Cases
- Content creation: AI-driven tools for tasks like video editing, image creation, and efficient multitasking.
- Gaming: Enhanced frame rates and breathtaking visuals driven by AI.
- Productivity: Boost productivity with smart search, voice transcription, and real-time collaboration tools. Smart search, voice transcription, and real-time collaboration tools enhance efficiency.
- Boost productivity: with smart search, voice transcription, and tools for real-time collaboration.: Smart search, voice transcription, and real-time collaboration tools.
- Accessibility: Real-time translation and captions for calls and media.
Interfaces
This upcoming mini-PC boasts a versatile array of I/O ports, conveniently accessible from both the front and rear. Up front, it includes dual USB 3.2 ports, a USB4 Type-C connector for fast data transfer and display output, and a 3.5mm audio jack for headphones or microphones. On the back, it offers another USB 3.2 port, a legacy USB 2.0 port, a DisplayPort 1.4, an HDMI 2.0 output for external monitors, dual 2.5G Ethernet ports for high-speed networking, and a Kensington lock slot for added security. This design ensures smooth integration with peripherals, displays, and secure setups in various environments.
Internal Storage
By default, the Orange Pi Mini is equipped with a 1TB NVMe SSD, which can be upgraded through an M.2 PCIe 4.0 socket. PCIe 4.0 x20 lans offers a theoretical maximum bandwidth of 40 Gbps. In real-world use, using top-tier SSDs like those with the Phison E18 controller or Samsung’s 980 Pro typically deliver read speeds of 7,000–7,500 MB/s and write speeds of 6,000–7,000 MB/s. That being said, according to the Orange Pi team lab tests, the average sequential read speed expected is approximately 4500MB/s, which is still pretty dam good, making this device an excellent option for gaming, 4K video editing, and other high-bandwidth applications.
Enhanced Connectivity
The Orange Pi Mini PC is set to launch with built-in Wi-Fi 6E support through an expansion card, which could likely be upgraded to Wi-Fi 7 as well. It also features Bluetooth 5.3 and dual 2.5G network ports, making it potentially usable as a gateway device capable of running Linux distributions like OPNsense.
Price and Availability
Because the product is very new, we currently do not have additional new information to share. Once we are sure, we will update this article with relevant information including prices.
