Geekom A9 Max: The First TRUE AI Workstation Mini PC?

Is this the most powerful Mini PC of 2026? Today we’re diving deep into the Geekom A9 Max, a tiny powerhouse featuring the groundbreaking AMD Ryzen™ 9 AI HX370 processor. With 12 cores, 24 threads, and a dedicated NPU for massive AI performance, this machine aims to replace your desktop and your workstation. We’re putting it to the test: from 4K video editing and AI workloads to AAA gaming on the Radeon 890M iGPU. Can it stay cool under pressure with the new IceBlast 2.0 system? Let’s find out! Key Specifications: CPU: AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX370 (Up to 5.1GHz, 12 Cores / 24 Threads) GPU: AMD Radeon™ 890M (RDNA 3.5 architecture) AI Power: Up to 80 Total TOPS (50 TOPS from the NPU alone) RAM: 32GB DDR5 5600MHz (Upgradeable to 128GB) Storage: 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD (Dual M.2 slots: 2280 + 2230) Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Dual 2.5G Ethernet Ports: 2x USB4 (40Gbps), 2x HDMI 2.1, 6x USB-A, SD Card 4.0 Slot Video Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction & Pricing [00:37] Unboxing & First Impressions [01:00] Build Quality & Dimensions [01:24] Understanding the AI PC: CPU, GPU, & NPU [02:28] Core Specs & Technical Overview [03:36] Real-World AI Scenarios (Local Copilot & Translation) [04:09] Content Creation: AI Video & Photo Upscaling [04:46] AI Development: Local LLMs (Mistral & Llama) [05:10] Windows Studio Effects (Real-time Video AI) [05:34] Stable Diffusion & Image Generation [05:59] AI Enhanced Gaming (AMD FSR 3) [06:29] AI Benchmarks (Geekbench AI & OpenVINO) [07:31] CPU Benchmarks (Cinebench R23 & 2024) [08:46] GPU Benchmarks (3DMark Time Spy & Night Raid) [10:06] Video Encoding & Blender Rendering [10:28] Gaming Performance Tests (1080p Results) [11:59] Cooling Performance (Ice Blast 2) & Fan Noise [12:51] Power Consumption & Efficiency [13:32] Connectivity & Port Layout [14:40] Multi-Monitor & 8K Support [15:11] Upgradability & Right to Repair [15:58] Professional Use Case Workflows [18:31] Who is the Geekom A9 Max For? [19:50] Value for Money & Competition [20:54] Final Verdict & Rating