After checking out the hardware of the GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition mini PC with an unboxing and a teardown in the first part of the review, we’ve now had time to test the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U mini PC with Windows 11 Pro.
We will report our experience by providing an overview of the software, testing features, running benchmarks such as PCMark 10, 3DMark, PassMark PerformanceTest 11, Cinebench R23, and Unigine Heaven Benchmark 4.0, testing 2.5GbE and WiFi 6 networking performance, evaluating the cooling system, and measuring fan noise levels and power consumption.
Software overview and features testing
The System > About window confirms that we have an “A5_Pro” mini PC powered by a 2.0 GHz (base frequency) AMD Ryzen 5 7530U processor with 16 GB of RAM, and 954 GB of storage. The mini PC runs Windows 11 Pro 64-bit version 25H2 build 26200.7840.
HWiNFO 64 gives us more details about the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U 6-core/12-thread Cezanne CPU, the motherboard, and the integrated AMD “Barcelo” Radeon Vega Graphics.
TechPowerUp GPU-Z lists further details about the AMD Radeon GPU embedded in the Ryzen 5 7530U SoC.
We can check the PL1 and PL2 power limits using HWiNFO 64. The utility reports 20W (PBP) and 25W (MTP), values which are quite higher than the default 15W TDP.
The program confirms we have two 8 GB Kingston SO-DIMM DDR4-3200 SDRAM modules for a total of 16GB of memory.
Task Manager confirmed the 16GB RAM at 3200 MT/s through 2 SO-DIMM modules. 15.4 GB is available to the system due to hardware memory buffers for the GPU and other hardware blocks.
We can go to the Device Manager to check out the “Network adapters” section, where Bluetooth, WiFi 6 (Realtek 8852BE), and 2.5GbE (Realtek) adapters are detected.
More specifications, the system relies on a Realtek RTL8125 “Gaming 2.5GbE Family Ethernet Controller”.
HWiNFO 64 shows we are connected to the RTK8825BE WiFi 6 802.11ax PCIe Adapter at 1201 Mbps link speed. Our teardown revealed it’s specifically an AzureWave AW-XB547NF M.2 2230 module.
Back to the Device Manager, we can check the firmware version “LMP12.xxx” for the Realtek Bluetooth adapter, which looks up to Bluetooth 5.3, a higher version than the Bluetooth 5.2 advertised in the GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition’s specifications.
We also tested Bluetooth successfully by transferring a file from the GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition mini PC to a Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G smartphone.
We tested the three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, and the two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports using an ORICO M234C3-U4 M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure and the USB 2.0 Type-A port with a Seagate USB 3.0 HDD. HWiNFO 64 and CrystalDiskMarker were used to list the reported USB version and speed, and test the actual performance.
Here are the results for the front side USB 3.2 Type-A port,
the USB 2.0 Type-A port,
and the front right USB 3.2 Type-C port on the rear panel.
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Summary for the six USB ports (from left to right)
- Front panel
- USB-A #1 – USB 3.2 – USB 3.2 Gen2 (SuperSpeedPlus 10 Gbps) – Read speed: 930 MB/s; write speed: 817 MB/s
- USB-A #2 – USB 3.2 – USB 3.2 Gen2 (SuperSpeedPlus 10 Gbps) – Read speed 929 MB/s; write speed: 815 MB/s
- Rear Panel
- USB-C #1 – USB 3.2 – USB 3.2 Gen2 (SuperSpeedPlus 10 Gbps) – Read speed: 967 MB/s; write speed: 841 MB/s
- USB-A #1 (Top) – USB 3.2 – USB 3.2 Gen2 (SuperSpeedPlus 10 Gbps) – Read speed: 966 MB/s; write speed: 850 MB/s
- USB-A #2 (Bottom) – USB 3.0 – USB 2.0 High-speed – Read speed: 43 MB/s; write speed: 35 MB/s
- USB-C #2 – USB 3.2 – USB 3.2 Gen2 (SuperSpeedPlus 10 Gbps) – Read speed: 967 MB/s; write speed: 833 MB/s
All USB ports perform as advertised, although we’ve seen 10 Gbps ports reach around 1000 MB/s on other Windows 11 mini PC using the same storage device.
The GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition mini PC supports up to four displays through two HDMI 2.0 ports and two USB 3.2 Type-C ports with DisplayPort Alt mode.
We tested this feature successfully with a KTC A32Q8 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor connected to one of the HDMI ports, a GAOMON PD2200 21.5-inch Pen Display connected to the second HDMI port, a 15.6-inch CrowVi portable display connected to one of the USB Type-C ports, and a CrowView 14-inch laptop monitor connected to the remaining USB Type-C port.
GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition benchmarks on Windows 11 Pro
Before starting the benchmarks, we set the Power mode to “Best performance”. The ambient temperature during testing ranged from 27 to 29°C, so the results may vary slightly depending on environmental conditions, power settings, and other variables.
The GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition mini PC achieved 5,586 points in PCMark 10: Essentials: 10,099 points, Productivity: 9,128 points, and Digital Content Creation category: 5,134 points.
In 3DMark Fire Strike, the system got 3,328 points.
PassMark PerformanceTest 11 reported the system achieved 3,922 points.
The Disk Mark result looks good, so let’s run CrystalDiskMark to confirm that. The 1TB NVMe SSD in the mini PC could be read at 3,720 MB/s, and written at 3,434 MB/s. Pretty good, although not outstanding, but that’s fine for a mid-range mini PC.
Cinebench R23 can be used to test single-core and multi-core performance.
The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U mini PC got a score of 6,157 points in the multi-core benchmark, and 1,344 points in the single-core benchmark, with an MP ratio of 4.58x for a hexa-core processor.
Unigine Heaven Benchmark 4.0 was used to test 3D graphics performance. The GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition could render the scene at 32.4 FPS and achieve a score if 815 points at the standard 1920×1080 resolution.
Next, we test YouTube 4K and 8K video playback in Firefox and Chrome web browsers.
A 4K 60FPS video in Firefox played smoothly for close to 5 minutes with no frames dropped at all.
Playing the same video in Chrome runs smoothly as well, though we had a few dropped frames (14 out of 17,818).
Let’s play an 8K 60 FPS video in Firefox. Sadly, it cannot be played smoothly, and the video is basically a slide show. It mirrors our experience with the CHUWI CoreBook Air Plus 16 laptop, based on an AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, another mid-range hexa-core/12-thread CPU with Radeon graphics.
Similar results in Chrome, albeit with fewer dropped frames, but still unwatchable.
Switching to 8K 30 FPS is not much better in Firefox, as the video is unwatchable, but with a lower dropped frame rate (320 out of 839).
Same results in Chrome.
This means the GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition mini PC can handle 4K video up to 60 FPS reasonably well, but it is not suitable for watching 8K YouTube videos in Windows 11.
GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition Windows 11 benchmark results compared to other mid-range mini PCs
Now that we have the benchmark results on Windows 11 for the GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition, we’ll compare it to other mid-range mini PCs, namely the Beelink EQi13 Pro (Intel Core i5-13500H), GEEKOM A6 (AMD Ryzen 7 5800H), and GEEKOM A5 (AMD Ryzen 7 5800H).
Here’s a summary of the key specifications for the four systems.
| GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition | Beelink EQi13 Pro | GEEKOM A5 | GEEKOM A6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoC | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel Core i5-13500H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 7 6800H |
| CPU | 6 cores, 12 threads up to 4.5GHz | 12 cores, 16 threads, up to 4.70 GHz | 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 4.4 GHz | 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 4.7 GHz |
| GPU | AMD Radeon Vega Graphics | 80 EU Intel Iris Xe Graphics | AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics | AMD Radeon 680M Graphics |
| Memory | 16GB DDR4-3200 | 32GB DDR4-3200 | 32GB DDR4-3200 | 32GB DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 1TB M.2 SSD | 1TB NVMe SSD | 512GB NVMe SSD | 1TB NVMe SSD |
| Default OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Price (March 1, 2026 ) | $549 | $629 | $529 | $649 |
All four devices are in a similar $550 – $650 price range, but they vary in terms of memory and storage capacity.
Here are the benchmark results.
| GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition | Beelink EQi13 Pro | GEEKOM A5 | GEEKOM A6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCMark 10 | 5,586 | 5,743 | 6,485 | 6,672 |
| - Essentials | 10,099 | 10,266 | 11,007 | 10,323 |
| - Productivity | 9,128 | 7,231 | 9,850 | 9,292 |
| - Digital content creation | 5,134 | 6,928 | 6,829 | 8,403 |
| 3DMark (Fire Strike) | 3,328 | 4,290 | 4,157 | 6,630 |
| PerformanceTest 11.0 | 3,922 | 4,734 | 4,526.8 | 6,066 |
| - CPU Mark | 16,498 | 20,755 | 21,493.6 | 24,747 |
| - 2D Graphics Mark | 698 | 605 | 751.7 | 601 |
| - 3D Graphics Mark | 2,639 | 3,056 | 3,186.1 | 5,160 |
| - Memory Mark | 2,451 | 3,319 | 2,876.3 | 2,870 |
| - Disk Mark | 29,247 | 41,118 | 21,094.1 | 27,191 |
| Cinebench R23 | ||||
| - Single Core | 1,344 | 1,692 | 1,397 | 1,511 |
| - Multi Core | 6,157 | 10,594 | 10,146 | 11,750 |
| Unigine Heaven Benchmark 4.0 | 32.4 FPS | 45.2 FPS | 41.6 FPS | 70.2 FPS |
The GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition is a little weaker than other mid-range mini PCs we’ve tested, mostly because AMD Ryzen 5 7530U’s six cores impact multi-core benchmarks compared to 8-/12-core competitors, and the weaker GPU shows in graphics benchmarks, besides YouTube 8K video playback. The earlier GEEKOM A5 looks like a better deal if you can live with a smaller capacity 512GB NVMe SSD.
2.5GbE and WiFi 6 performance
Let’s evaluate networking performance with iperf 3.20, starting with 2.5GbE networking using an UP Xtreme i11 Edge mini PC on the other side.
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PS C:\Users\aey_CNX\downloads\iperf3.20_64\iperf3.20> .\iperf3.exe -t 60 -c 192.168.31.12 -i 10 -R Connecting to host 192.168.31.12, port 5201 Reverse mode, remote host 192.168.31.12 is sending [ 5] local 192.168.31.227 port 58299 connected to 192.168.31.12 port 5201 [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate [ 5] 0.00-10.00 sec 2.76 GBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec [ 5] 10.00-20.01 sec 2.76 GBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec [ 5] 20.01-30.01 sec 2.76 GBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec [ 5] 30.01-40.01 sec 2.76 GBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec [ 5] 40.01-50.01 sec 2.76 GBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec [ 5] 50.01-60.01 sec 2.76 GBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate Retr [ 5] 0.00-60.02 sec 16.6 GBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec 0 sender [ 5] 0.00-60.01 sec 16.6 GBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec receiver iperf Done. |
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PS C:\Users\aey_CNX\downloads\iperf3.20_64\iperf3.20> .\iperf3.exe -t 60 -c 192.168.31.12 -i 10 Connecting to host 192.168.31.12, port 5201 [ 5] local 192.168.31.227 port 58295 connected to 192.168.31.12 port 5201 [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate [ 5] 0.00-10.01 sec 2.76 GBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec [ 5] 10.01-20.01 sec 2.76 GBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec [ 5] 20.01-30.01 sec 2.76 GBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec [ 5] 30.01-40.01 sec 2.76 GBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec [ 5] 40.01-50.01 sec 2.76 GBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec [ 5] 50.01-60.01 sec 2.75 GBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate [ 5] 0.00-60.01 sec 16.6 GBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec sender [ 5] 0.00-60.02 sec 16.6 GBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec receiver iperf Done. |
2.37 Gbps in either direction is a perfect result.
We’ll now do the same with 5GHz WiFi 6, adding a Xiaomi Mi Router AX6000 to the mix
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PS C:\Users\aey_CNX\downloads\iperf3.20_64\iperf3.20> .\iperf3.exe -t 60 -c 192.168.31.12 -i 10 -R Connecting to host 192.168.31.12, port 5201 Reverse mode, remote host 192.168.31.12 is sending [ 5] local 192.168.31.111 port 63817 connected to 192.168.31.12 port 5201 [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate [ 5] 0.00-10.01 sec 975 MBytes 817 Mbits/sec [ 5] 10.01-20.00 sec 1.00 GBytes 860 Mbits/sec [ 5] 20.00-30.00 sec 1.03 GBytes 885 Mbits/sec [ 5] 30.00-40.00 sec 1.03 GBytes 882 Mbits/sec [ 5] 40.00-50.00 sec 970 MBytes 814 Mbits/sec [ 5] 50.00-60.01 sec 966 MBytes 810 Mbits/sec - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate Retr [ 5] 0.00-60.00 sec 5.90 GBytes 845 Mbits/sec 0 sender [ 5] 0.00-60.01 sec 5.90 GBytes 845 Mbits/sec receiver iperf Done. |
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PS C:\Users\aey_CNX\downloads\iperf3.20_64\iperf3.20> .\iperf3.exe -t 60 -c 192.168.31.12 -i 10 Connecting to host 192.168.31.12, port 5201 [ 5] local 192.168.31.111 port 63820 connected to 192.168.31.12 port 5201 [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate [ 5] 0.00-10.01 sec 546 MBytes 458 Mbits/sec [ 5] 10.01-20.01 sec 556 MBytes 466 Mbits/sec [ 5] 20.01-30.01 sec 586 MBytes 491 Mbits/sec [ 5] 30.01-40.01 sec 576 MBytes 483 Mbits/sec [ 5] 40.01-50.01 sec 580 MBytes 487 Mbits/sec [ 5] 50.01-60.02 sec 578 MBytes 485 Mbits/sec - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate [ 5] 0.00-60.02 sec 3.34 GBytes 478 Mbits/sec sender [ 5] 0.00-60.05 sec 3.34 GBytes 478 Mbits/sec receiver iperf Done. |
845 Mbps for downloads is fine, but 478 Mbps for uploads is a little disappointing.
Thermal performance
We’ve tested thermal performance using 3DMark Fire Strike benchmark for a CPU + GPU stress test while monitoring the system with HWiNFO64. The utility reported a CPU temperature of up to 85.9°C and no thermal throttling.
We did the same with Cinebench R23 multi-core benchmark to stress all cores and threads, and HWiNFO 64 only reported a maximum CPU temperature of 69.4°C, and unsurprisingly, no CPU throttling.
Fan noise
The mini PC’s fan is barely audible when idle or performing light tasks, but is only slightly more noticeable when running heavy loads. We measured the noise with a sound level meter placed 5 cm from the top of the mini PC:
- Idle and light loads – 37.3 – 38.2 dBA
- 3DMark Fire Strike – 39.2 – 50.7 dBA
The sound level meter measures 36.5-37 dBA in the room when everything is quiet.
GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition power consumption
We measured the power consumption with a wall power meter as follows:
- Power off – 0.8 Watts
- Idle – 4.3 – 6.3 Watts
- Video playback – 16.5 – 17.6 Watts (4Kp60 YouTube video in Firefox)
- Cinebench R23 multi-core
- First few seconds – 37.6 – 38.4 Watts
- One minute – 31.2 – 31.8 Watts
- Longer runs – 25.0 – 25.6 Watts
One advantage of the GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition against other mini PCs is its low power consumption, which admittedly becomes a limitation when talking about performance.
Note: The mini PC was connected to WiFi 6, an RF dongle for a wireless keyboard and mouse company, and to the GAOMON PD2200 21.5-inch pen display through HDMI during measurements.
Conclusion
The GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition mini PC performs well with the pre-installed Windows 11 Pro operating system. The mini PC supports multi-monitor setups up to 4 displays via HDMI and USB-C (DisplayPort) ports, offers a comprehensive selection of ports, handles YouTube 4K video playback well up to 60 FPS, and delivers good network performance through 2.5GbE and WiFi 6.
Using a 15W processor (PBP set to 20W) means the mini PC never throttles due to excessive temperature and consumes less power than earlier models. The fan is pretty quiet too, even under load. It does come at a cost in terms of performance, especially for multi-core workloads (also due to the 6-core/12-thread CPU) and 3D graphics performance, which is quite lower than other mid-range mini PCs we’ve tested, including the GEEKOM A5. The system can not handle YouTube 8K videos at all, although 4Kp60 videos play just fine.
In summary, the GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition is suitable for people wanting a fairly quiet mini PC (bearing in mind it’s not fanless) and care about power consumption and want to avoid thermal throttling even in hotter climates. If those metrics are not important, and you prefer higher performance at a similar price, the GEEKOM A5 might be a better option.
We’re not quite done, as we’ve now installed Ubuntu 25.10 on the GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition mini PC since we intend to report our experience with Linux in the third part of the review. We’d like to thank GEEKOM for sending the A5 Pro 2026 Edition mini PC for review. It can be purchased for $569 on the GEEKOM US store, or $549 on Amazon ,or 619 Euros on the GEEKOM DE store. Update: You can use CNXA5PRO coupon to get a 7% discount.
CNXSoft: This article is a translation – with a few additional insights – of the original review on CNX Software Thailand by Suthinee Kerdkaew.
Jean-Luc started CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, before quitting his job as a software engineering manager, and starting to write daily news, and reviews full time later in 2011.
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