Recommended for gaming, GPU-accelerated creative work, 3D or graphics-heavy tasks, and larger multitasking workloads. Consider Minisforum 129i7 A380 if you want a larger performance-focused mini PC built around its listed Intel i9 12900HK processor and Intel A380 discrete GPU plus integrated graphics. It is performance-oriented rather than ultra-compact, so it is better suited to users who can accept a larger mini PC chassis.
Minisforum 129i7 A380 features Intel i9 12900HK with Intel A380 discrete GPU plus integrated graphics, offering 1× 2.5G Ethernet and HDMI 2.1. CPU details include 12th CPU generation, 6 performance cores, and 20 threads. Memory support includes up to 64GB RAM across 2 slots at 5200 MT/s. Storage support includes up to 2 storage drives including 2 NVMe SSD slots and 2× PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe. Display support includes support for up to 5 displays. Port connectivity includes 1× HDMI 2.1 and 1× PCIe x16 expansion slot. Networking includes 1× 2.5G Ethernet. Physical design includes a 298 × 225 × 95 mm chassis (6.37L). Cooling information lists 120 mm main fan and 60 mm secondary fan. Power information lists Custom power supply rated at 400W. Lifecycle information lists 2-year warranty and release date listed as 12-Oct-2024.
Based on its overall score of 240.1, Minisforum 129i7 A380 is positioned as a solid midrange mini PC entry in this dataset; compare it against alternatives by CPU class, GPU type, memory ceiling, storage expansion, LAN, and port selection.
