The Ryzen 7 5800H inside the Asus PN52 is a decent processor most often used in mid-to-higher-level laptops. Given these results and the fact that these type of applications would likely be the most popular use of the PN52, most users would be pleased with the performance of the system. However, the Mac mini simply seems more powerful for close to the same price, a trend we'll see continue to play out in the visual rendering arena. Graphics Tests Please note that ExpertCenter D7 Mini Tower includes two up to 2 TB M.2 SSD drives and one up to 2 TB 3.5” HDD. A second 2.5” HDD of up to 1 TB can be optionally fitted by the user, for total HDD capacity of up to 3 TB. ASUS ExpertCenter PN52 can draw power from any USB Power Delivery-enabled display or device, eliminating the need for a separate power adapter to create a neater, uncluttered workspace. Unless otherwise stated, all performance claims are based on theoretical performance. Actual figures may vary in real-world situations. UL’s 3DMark is a graphics test suite for Windows that contains a number of benchmarks for different GPU functions and software APIs. We run two DirectX 12 tests on all PCs: Night Raid, which is appropriate for PCs with integrated graphics (such as the ones benchmarked), and Time Spy, which is more demanding and more suitable for higher-end PCs with souped-up graphics cards and GPUs.

The uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is an optional feature. Availability varies by country and region. Terms and conditions apply. For more details, please read the full terms and published on https://www.asus.com/content/asus-offers-adobe-creative-cloud/.M.2 slot on the bottom cover side only supports PCIe Gen3 x2 If the SATA is connected to HDD or SSD

Please note that ExpertCenter D7 SFF includes two up to 2 TB M.2 SSD drives and one up to 2 TB 3.5” HDD. A second 2.5” HDD of up to 1 TB can be optionally fitted by the user, for total HDD capacity of up to 3 TB. Please note that ExpertCenter D8 Mini Tower includes two up to 4 TB M.2 SSD drives and one up to 2 TB 3.5” HDD. A second 2.5” HDD of up to 2 TB can be optionally fitted by the user, for total HDD capacity of up to 4 TB. ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 can draw power from any USB Power Delivery-enabled display or device, eliminating the need for a separate power adapter to create a neater, uncluttered workspace. ASUS ExpertCenter PN64 delivers breathtaking 8K visuals at 30 frames per second via the configurable standard DisplayPort or DisplayPort over USB-C. Experience a level of detail that’s 4X greater than 4K, or 16X that of traditional FHD output. Please note that ExpertCenter D8 SFF includes two up to 4 TB M.2 SSD drives and one up to 2 TB 3.5” HDD. A second 2.5” HDD of up to 2 TB can be optionally fitted by the user, for total HDD capacity of up to 4 TB.

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We subjected the ExpertCenter PN52 to our standard desktop benchmark suite. In our tests, we compared the ExpertCenter PN52 to several other recommended mini PCs: the Apple Mac mini (2020), the Asus ExpertCenter D500, the Geekom IT8 Mini PC, and the Intel NUC 11 Pro Kit.

Based on ASUS internal testings. Unless otherwise stated, all performance claims are based on theoretical performance. Actual figures may vary in real-world situations. Other tests we run include Handbrake, an open-source transcoder for converting multimedia files to different resolutions and formats. This test will give you an idea of how well the ExpertCenter PN52 will perform on tasks such as video editing and converting video into different formats. We record the time it takes, rounded to the nearest minute, to encode a 12-minute 4K video file (the Blender Foundation movie Tears of Steel) to 1080p. Please note that ExpertCenter D9 Mini Tower includes two up to 2 TB M.2 SSD drives and one up to 2 TB 3.5” HDD. A second 2.5” HDD of up to 2 TB can be optionally fitted by the user, for total HDD capacity of up to 4 TB.However, when it comes to GFXBench, that is Apple's game. The Mac mini beats all of its competitors by a country mile in both of the benchmark's subtests. Even as a pre-built machine, the Asus PN52 is a competitive-enough mini PC. However, the Mac mini's graphics processing appears to be more powerful, regardless. Please note that ExpertCenter D5 Mini Tower includes two up to 1 TB M.2 SSD drives and one up to 2 TB 3.5” HDD. A second 2.5” HDD of up to 2 TB can be optionally fitted by the user, for a total HDD capacity of up to 4 TB. With the configuration we received, it’s possible to drive four 4K monitors, or one 8K-resolution display, though we performed our benchmarks with a single standard 4K-resolution display. Also included are Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 hardware support. Asus utilities included with the PN52 include MyAsus, which makes it easy to connect the PC and a mobile device; switch between performance and quiet fan modes; activate two-way AI noise cancellation when used with a microphone-equipped headset; and view onboard hardware diagnostics. ASUS ExpertCenter PN52 can support up to four 4K displays via two HDMI ® ports, DisplayPort™ over USB-C ® or other user-configurable ports, without any limitation on the combination used. Note that the H-series chip in the PN52 is the kind of CPU intended for gaming and other power-user notebooks. Only the ExpertCenter D500 uses a "true" desktop CPU; the Geekom and NUC CPUs employ lighter-weight mobile chips. Let's see how that plays out. Productivity and Content Creation Tests