MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro Gets Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 Boost: What Mobile Developers Should Know

Mobile developers seeking compact yet powerful workstations should take note: MINISFORUM has refreshed its AI X1 Pro mini PC with AMD's latest Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor. This hardware upgrade delivers meaningful improvements for development tasks—especially AI workloads—while maintaining the versatile connectivity that makes this device compelling for cross-platform testing.

The new "Gorgon Point" chip replaces last year's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, offering:

• 5.2 GHz max CPU boost (vs 5.1 GHz)
• 55 TOPS NPU performance (vs 50 TOPS)
• Combined 86 TOPS AI performance when leveraging CPU+GPU+NPU
• Same 12-core/24-thread Zen 5 architecture

Why Mobile Developers Should Care

1. AI/ML Workloads: The upgraded NPU (55 TOPS) accelerates machine learning tasks like model training and on-device AI processing—critical for modern mobile apps.
2. Cross-Platform Testing: With support for four simultaneous displays via HDMI, DisplayPort, and dual USB4 ports, you can test apps across multiple device emulators.
3. Hardware Flexibility: The OCuLink port enables external GPU connectivity for GPU-intensive tasks like game engine development or rendering.

Key Specs for Dev Workflows

• Memory: Up to 96GB DDR5 (handles heavy IDEs + emulators)
• Storage: Triple PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD slots
• Networking: WiFi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 + dual 2.5Gb Ethernet
• Ports: USB4 (40Gbps), USB-A, SD card reader, and headphone jack

While the performance bump seems modest, the real value lies in the NPU enhancements for AI-driven development. As AMD optimizes its toolchain, this hardware could become a cost-effective alternative to cloud-based AI services for local development.

MINISFORUM hasn't announced pricing yet, but developers can snag a $50 coupon by signing up on their website. For mobile engineers building next-gen AI apps or managing complex toolchains, this mini-PC warrants attention—especially as NPUs become central to mobile silicon.

Pro Tip: The built-in Copilot button and fingerprint sensor streamline secure access—perfect for shared dev environments.