TESTING METHODOLOGY

   Creating a testing methodology for Mini PCs in order to benchmark their complete capabilities (from the CPU and GPU to the RAM and the SSD) was not that hard and so this time over i decided on using several suites such as AIDA64, GeekBench Pro, 3D Mark, PC Mark, CPUZ, Passmark Performance Test and Crystal Disk Mark. Also, after numerous reader (and friend) requests I’m also including Forza Horizon 5 in my tests (1080p resolution at both Low and High presets).

   Of course, I also decided on recording Noise levels using my ExTech HD600 dBA meter from just 10cm away along with electrical consumption (min/max) using both a power meter and an APC UPS (once again for all tests Mini PCs will be set at maximum performance, including via Windows - power plan & drivers).