Congatec conga-TCR8 AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 COM Express computer-on-module series delivers up to 39 TOPS of AI performance

conga-TCR8 COM Express Compact module

Congatec has released a new line of Ryzen Embedded 8000-powered COM Express Type 6 Compact computer-on-modules with the conga-TCR8 module series offering up to 39 tera operations per second (TOPS) for AI inference and 128GB of DDR5-5600 memory with error correction code (ECC) for data-sensitive and data-critical applications. The Ryzen Embedded 8000 processor series comes with either six or eight ‘Zen 4’ cores, an integrated XDNA neural processing unit (16 TOPS), and the AMD Radeon RDNA 3 graphics unit which can be used as a general-purpose graphics processing unit with up to 12 compute units (adding up to 39 TOPS for the SoC). Graphics output is supported by four displays with up to 8K resolution, and peripheral options include six PCIe Gen 4 slots, four USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, and three DisplayPort interfaces. The conga-TCR8 Type 6 modules are intended for high-volume applications that require […]

Maxtang T0-FP750 review – Part 2: An AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS mini PC tested with Windows 11 Pro

Maxtang T0-FP750 mini PC review windows 11

We already listed the specifications and performed an unboxing and a teardown of the Maxtang T0-FP750 mini PC in the first part of the review. We’ve now had time to test the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS mini PC in more detail with the Windows 11 Pro operating system. So in the second part of the review, we’ll report our experience with the Maxtang T0-FP750 in Windows 11 Pro with a software overview, features testing, benchmarks, networking and storage performance,  cooling performance, and measurement of fan noise and power consumption. Software overview and features testing The System->About menu confirms we have an “FP750” Mini PC powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor clocked at 1.80 GHz (base frequency) with Radeon 780M Graphics, equipped with 32 GB RAM, and running Windows 11 Pro 23H2, OS build 22631.4112. HWiNFO64 provides additional details about the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 8-core/16-thread processor, the Maxtang […]

Maxtang T0-FP750 (AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS) mini PC review – Part 1: Specs, unboxing, teardown, and first boot

Maxtang T0-FP750 Windows 11 Pro review

Maxtang T0-FP750 is a mini PC powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS octa-core/sixteen-thread SoC supporting up to 64GB 5600 MT/s dual-channel DDR5 SO-DIMM memory, equipped with two M.2 slots for up to NVMe 2280 SSDs, and an additional M.2 slot for a WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 module. The Windows 11 Pro mini computer can drive up to three displays via HDMI 2.0, USB4, and DisplayPort 1.4 connectors and offers 2.5GbE networking. Maxtang sent us a review sample of the T0-FP750 mini PC with 32GB DDR5 RAM, a 512GB M.2 SSD, and a WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless module. Despite having a similar name to the earlier AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS-powered Maxtang MTN-FP750 mini PC reviewed last December, the T0-FP750 design is fairly different as we’ll see below. As usual, we’ll do a three-part review starting with the specifications, an unboxing, a teardown, and a quick first try […]

$129 coupon code for GEEKOM A7 mini PC with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU (Sponsored)

GEEKOM A7 coupon code

You can now get $129 off the GEEKOM A7 mini PC with the coupon code CNX129OFF for the configuration based on an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS octa-core/16-thread processor, 32GB RAM, and a 2TB NVMe SSD by purchasing it on the GEEKOM US website. This brings the price down to $670 after applying the discount code instead of $799 for the regular price. The mini PC also supports up to four 4K displays through HDMI 2.0 and USB-C ports, provides fast networking via a 2.5GbE jack and a WiFi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 module, and offers plenty of USB ports for expansion in a compact form factor. GEEKOM A7 specifications: SoC – AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS 8-core/16-thread processor up to 4.0GHz with 16MB cache, AMD Radeon 780M Graphics; TDP: 35 to 54W System Memory – 32GB dual-channel DDR5-5600 via 262-pin SODIMM sockets, upgradeable to 64GB Storage 2TB NVMe PCIe x4 Gen […]

ASRock DSF-A6000 embedded box PC offers AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314, 2.5GbE, and quad 4K display support

ASRock DSF A6000 embedded box PC

ASRock DSF-A6000 embedded box PC is built around the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 processor with support for up to 64GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory, three RJ45 ports (two 1GbE LAN, and one 2.5GbE LAN with optional PoE+) for connectivity. For storage, it features an M.2 M-Key slot for NVMe SSD and I/O options include USB 3.2 Gen2 and RS232. In terms of display capabilities, this PC supports up to four 4K displays simultaneously via HDMI 2.0b. Additionally, it supports out-of-band management through an optional MPU-OOB card and features EDID emulation for seamless display setup across various technologies. Previously we have written about similar embedded box PCs like the Distec BoxPC Pro, the AAEON ARES-500AI embedded box PC, the BOXER-8256AI NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX fanless embedded box PC, and many more feel free to check those out if you are interested in the topic. ASRock DSF-A6000 embedded box PC specifications: SoC […]

Save $150 or even £200 on GEEKOM A8 Ryzen 9 8945HS mini PC! (sponsored)

GEEKOM A8 150 dollars discount

GEEKOM has yet another discount for us with the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS-powered GEEKOM A8 mini PC with 32GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB NVMe SSD now offered for $699 on GEEKOM US and £699 on GEEKOM UK or savings of respectively $150 and £200 when using the coupon code CNXA8OFF. The mini-computer supports up to four independent 4K displays through HDMI and USB-C ports, fast networking with 2.5GbE and WiFi 6E, and plenty of expansion thanks to six USB ports including a USB4 port capable of 40 Gbps speeds. GEEKOM A8 specifications: SoC – AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS CPU – 8-core/16-thread processor up to 4.0GHz / 5.2 GHz (Turbo) Cache – 16MB GPU – AMD Radeon 780M Graphics AI – NPU performance: 16 TOPS, total: 39 TOPS TDP: 45W System Memory – 32GB dual-channel DDR5-5600 SODIMM, up to 64GB Storage 2TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen4 x4) Full-size SD […]

ASRock IMB-A8000 industrial Ryzen Embedded 8000 mini-ITX motherboard takes up to 96GB DDR5 RAM

ASRockI MB A8000 Mini ITX Industrial Motherboard

ASRock Industrial recently launched the IMB-A8000, an industrial and embedded motherboard in a mini-ITX form factor. As an embedded motherboard, it is powered by AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 series APU which features 8 cores and 16 threads, built with 4nm technology, and including a 16 TOPS AI accelerator. The motherboard supports up to 96GB of dual-channel DDR5-5600MHz memory and includes one 2.5GbE LAN port and one GbE LAN port. With a wide temperature range of -20ºC to 70ºC this motherboard can be used in applications like manufacturing, robotics, machine vision, and more. Previously we have seen SolidRun introduce the Bedrock R8000 industrial PC built around the Ryzen Embedded 8000 APU family. Other than that we have written about other Ryzen Embedded mini-ITX motherboards/SBCs such as the Flex Logic InferX Hawk combining an AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 SoC with AI accelerators, the DFI RNO171 with Ryzen Embedded V2000 family, or more […]

GEEKOM AE7 Review – An AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS mini PC tested with Windows 11 and Ubuntu 24.04

GEEKOM AE7 mini PC review Windows 11

Today we’ll review the GEEKOM AE7 mini PC powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS octa-core processor with up to 32GB DDR5, a 1TB NVMe SSD, four 4K capable video outputs through HDMI and USB-C ports, 2.5GbE and WiFi 6E connectivity, and six USB ports for expansion. As its name implies the GEEKOM AE7 is an evolution of the earlier GEEKOM A7 with almost identical specifications that we reviewed with Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu 22.04 earlier this year. So we won’t do our usual three-part review and instead focus on differences between the two Ryzen 9 7840HS mini PCs in terms of features, performance, and cooling ability in a shorter review that covers hardware, Windows 11 Pro, and Ubuntu 24.04 testing. GEEKOM AE7 specifications SoC – AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS 8-core/16-thread processor up to 4.0GHz with 16MB cache, AMD Radeon 780M Graphics; TDP: 35 to 54W System Memory – […]

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