Chuwi RZBOX mini-PC with Ryzen 7 5800H CPU
The Chuwi RZBOX 2022 mini-PC line now includes AMD's Ryzen 7 5800H processor. Another step up for these small devices, which the Chinese company concentrates on for gaming and general computer use.
The Ryzen 7 5800H is a "Mobile" development with Zen3 architecture, 7nm manufacturing process, 8 cores, and 16 threads, up to 4.4 GHz working clock, and 16 Gbytes of L3 cache. It has integrated Radeon RX Vega graphics with 8 compute units and 512 stream processors with a total TDP of 45 watts.
This new APU outperforms the previous model by more than 18% in single-core and multithreading performance, as well as having a more current Zen3 architecture and a better manufacturing process.
Chuwi pairs this CPU with up to 64 Gbytes of dual-channel DDR4 3200 MHz RAM and an extensible 512 Gbyte PCIe 3.0 SSD, making it suitable for a mini-PC.
The AMD RZ608 module provides WiFi-6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity, in addition to front and rear USB Type-C ports, HDMI and Display Port video outputs, and those corresponding to the Audio area.
It has a specific cooling system with an active fan to keep temperatures under control. Its modular design focuses on permitting component removal, upgrading, and maintenance.
The Chuwi RZBOX 2022 will retain the previous generation's base pricing of $699 in a configuration with 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD. In the future, the Chinese company is anticipated to release cheaper variants using a Ryzen 5 5600H processor.
Chuwi updates the GemiBook Pro
Chuwi GemiBook Pro is the latest model from a firm that pushes the limits of low-cost technology, giving a tiny and light laptop with a good screen and enough horsepower for basic computing for around $300.
Chuwi has refreshed one of its best-selling laptops without any previous notice. It has enlarged its screen size from 13 to 14 inches for the occasion, with an IPS panel offering a native resolution of 2160 x 1440 pixels and an intriguing 3:2 aspect ratio for a squad created for computer productivity in daily conflict.
Its processor has also been upgraded from the Celeron J4125 used in the previous version to an Intel Celeron N5100 with Jasper Lake architecture, which provides better performance, an integrated Gen11 graphics with improved features, and less consumption with a TDP of only 6 watts, which should improve the team's autonomy over time.
Its chassis is built of aluminum and magnesium alloys and weighs 1.5 kg in total. It has a backlit keyboard and a hinge that allows the screen to be folded up to 180 degrees.
It has Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5, an audio connection, a microSD card slot, USB 3.0 Type-A ports, and a USB Type-C connector with PD 2.0 rapid charging compatibility, which can charge the equipment's 38Wh battery 60 percent in one hour.
