A new addition has been made to the lineup of a Chinese manufacturer specializing in compact computer systems. They have introduced the AMD Phoenix system, expanding their product range. Previously, they revealed the Ryzen 9 7940HS APU model with 8 cores, priced at $619 in the US. Now, they have also introduced a more affordable variant, the Ryzen 7 7840HS Phoenix APU with Zen4 and RDNA3 graphics. The only noticeable difference between the two APUs is a slight reduction of 100 MHz in the boost clock. Therefore, the M600 system, priced at $549, provides a cost-effective choice. It’s important to mention that this price is for the barebone system and does not include storage and memory.
The Morefine system offers convenient connectivity options for display and data. At the front, it features a USB4 Type-C port (with Thunderbolt 3 support) and two USB 3.2 Type-A ports. At the back, there are four additional USB ports and 2.5G Ethernet connectors. The system has two DDR5 SODIMM slots underneath, capable of supporting up to 5600 MT/s. Additionally, it supports two M.2 2280 PCIe SSDs for storage. Interestingly, there is also space available for a 2.5-inch SATA SSD or HDD if desired, providing ample storage and memory choices.
The M600 system is housed in a compact chassis measuring 149x145x5 mm. It is equipped with a single blower fan connected to two copper heatpipes for cooling. The system includes DisplayPort and HDMI ports, enabling support for resolutions up to 8K, enhancing the display capabilities.
An important feature of this system is its ability to operate at a 65W TDP (thermal design power), which is also found in certain Mini-PC manufacturers like the Beelink GTR7 series. This ensures that the APU can maintain its highest CPU clock speed without throttling, even when operating at the power limit. Notably, a 65W TDP is typically associated with AMD Ryzen G-Series desktop CPUs, delivering high power performance within a compact form factor.
As per the company’s statement, the system maintains favorable thermal and noise levels while operating in the 65W mode, with temperatures staying below 70°C and noise levels ranging from 33 to 38 dB. These findings are based on gaming workloads, and CPU-intensive benchmarks may produce varied results.
The system is currently available for purchase on the official website, offering optional upgrades for memory and storage to meet individual preferences and requirements.
Via Morefine