Summary and conclusion
In terms of performance, the GEM12 is right up there at the time of publication of this article thanks to the installed Ryzen 7 8845HS, regardless of the discipline. Click here for the overview:
Battle of the dwarfs: Mini-PC benchmark comparison and overview of all models tested so far
I can also praise the cooling: if you use the 8mm rubber feet, the internal components all remain in the green zone. But the processor also keeps a cool head. To dissipate the 75-80 watts in the stress test in this small space at an inconspicuous volume is remarkable.
A full scan with Windows Defender did not reveal anything, so Aoostar does not appear to have left any unwanted software in the pre-installed Windows. I find the OCuLink port on the front a little unfortunate; in my opinion, the rear would have been more suitable.
With the appropriately named code “GEM12 8845HS” there is a 20 dollar discount in the manufacturer’s own store. This is a referral link, but I do not accept any commissions offered by the manufacturer. Neither I nor IgorsLab earn money by using the voucher code provided.
At the time of publication, Aoostar was selling this model for the equivalent of 405 euros in its own web store and in the barebone version without RAM and SSD. The version with 16GB DDR5 RAM and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 costs around 475 euros. A very fair price in my opinion, because instead of no-name components, branded goods from Crucial are used here. On request, I was also informed that shipping from a German warehouse will soon be possible. All in all, a well-rounded offer with plenty of performance and even external GPU power if required.
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The test sample was provided by Aoostar without obligation. There was and is no influence on the tests and results. There was also no compensation for expenses and no obligation to publish.
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