Running Windows OS
If you plan to use the product as a mini PC and run Windows OS, the performance is satisfactory. We experienced no issues while browsing the web or playing high-resolution 4K videos. Installing a fresh OS was straightforward; you can set it up just as you would on a standard desktop PC. Additionally, after installing Windows, you’ll need to install the driver pack to recognize the sound card, Wi-Fi card, and other components. Once that’s done, you’re all set to go.
Running Windows Pro (Screenshots)
Streaming YouTube videos in the Chrome browser
Playing videos in a web browser uses more CPU and RAM because browsers simultaneously execute heavy scripts, advertisements, and user interface elements. As a result, we decided to test it. According to our findings, the device did experience dropped frames while playing 4K videos, but there were no noticeable lags.
GPU Performance: Is it suitable for gaming?
We conducted a 3DMark test, a DirectX 11 benchmark designed to evaluate gaming performance. For our assessment, we chose Fire Strike (Standard) and ran it at a resolution of 1920 × 1080 (1080p), which is optimal for average gaming systems.
Our results indicate that performance slightly surpasses the standard score benchmarks, achieving a score of 1403, which is marginally higher than what is typically seen in most mini PCs that use the same chipset and a quad-core Intel Twin Lake N105 CPU. Overall, we have no complaints in this regard. The Intel UHD GPU can operate at frequencies up to 1 GHz, performing adequately enough to support most lightweight games at up to 60 fps.
You can find our test results at the following link: https://www.3dmark.com/3dm/162760127
