8-core, 16-thread processors have become the standard for mid-to-high-end mini PCs, offering more than enough power for office work, multitasking, light editing, and even 1080p gaming.
We've scoured AliExpress and Amazon to compile this ranking of the 15 best 8-core mini PCs based on their price/performance ratio, considering CPU generation (Zen4 vs Zen3+/Zen3), whether the price includes RAM and SSD, and the actual ratings from each store.
We'll go from lowest to highest ranking, starting with number 15 and ending with our top recommendation.
15. PELADN Mini PC — Ryzen 9 7940HS
The most powerful CPU in the entire ranking, but also one of the most expensive, which is why it closes the list.
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Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS (Zen4), 8C/16T, up to 5.1 GHz
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Integrated graphics: Radeon 780M (RDNA3)
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RAM: 16 GB DDR5 at 5600 MHz
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Storage: 1 TB SSD
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Connectivity: WiFi 6, BT 5.2, dual 4K HDMI output
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Price: €630.39
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AliExpress rating: 4.7 ⭐ (50 sold)
14. ACEMAGIC (gaming version) — Ryzen 7 7735HS, 24GB/1TB
Virtually the same base as position 11, but at a slightly higher price.
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Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS (Zen3+), 8C/16T
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Integrated graphics: Radeon 680M (RDNA2)
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RAM: 24 GB LPDDR5 at 6400 MHz
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Storage: 1 TB NVMe SSD
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Screens: Triple 4K
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Price: €580.21
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AliExpress rating: 4.6 ⭐ (165 sold)
13. PELADN WO7 — Ryzen 7 7735U, quad screen
It stands out from the rest by supporting up to four monitors at once, something unusual in this price range.
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Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7735U (Zen3+), 8C/16T, up to 4.75 GHz
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Integrated graphics: Radeon 680M
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RAM: 16 GB DDR5
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Storage: 1 TB SSD
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Connectivity: WiFi 6, BT 5.2, output to 4 screens
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Price: €559.99
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AliExpress rating: 5.0 ⭐ (167 sold)
12. GenMachine — Ryzen 7 7840U, Zen4 efficiency
A Zen4 configured with a more contained TDP (28W), designed for those who prioritize energy efficiency without sacrificing the most modern architecture.
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Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7840U (Zen4), 8C/16T, up to 5.1 GHz, TDP 28W
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Integrated graphics: Radeon 780M (RDNA3)
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RAM: DDR5 (capacity to be confirmed on the specifications)
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Connectivity: USB4, dual 2.5G LAN, WiFi 6
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Price: €538.99
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AliExpress rating: not specified in the listing
11. ACEMAGIC M1 — Ryzen 7 7735HS, 24GB/1TB
The expanded version of the ACEMAGIC M1, with more memory and storage than the basic variant of station 8.
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Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS (Zen3+), 8C/16T, up to 4.7 GHz
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Integrated graphics: Radeon 680M
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RAM: 24 GB LPDDR5 at 6400 MHz
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Storage: 1 TB SSD NVMe PCIe
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Operating system: Windows 11 Pro
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Price: €525.99
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AliExpress rating: 5.0 ⭐ (13 sold)
10. Reatan AI Oculink — Ryzen 7 255 (barebone)
Amazon's most affordable barebone, although with less reputation than its direct competitors.
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Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 255 = Rebranded Ryzen 7 8845HS (Zen4), 8C/16T
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Integrated graphics: Radeon 780M
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RAM / SSD: not included (barebone)
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Connectivity: WiFi 7, BT 5.4, output to 4 8K screens, built-in speaker
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Price: $299.00 (≈€257.74)
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Amazon rating: 4.0 ⭐ (47 reviews)
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9. ACEMAGIC — Ryzen 7 7730U, 32GB/512GB
The configuration with the most RAM in the entire Ryzen 7730U range in the ranking, although built on an architecture that is already one step behind (Zen3).
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Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7730U (Zen3), 8C/16T, up to 4.5 GHz
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Integrated graphics: Radeon RX Vega 8
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RAM: 32 GB DDR4
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Storage: 512 GB NVMe SSD
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Screens: Triple 4K, WiFi 6, BT 5.2
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Price: €449.30
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AliExpress rating: 5.0 ⭐ (9 sold)
8. ACEMAGIC M1 (base version) — Ryzen 7 7735HS
AliExpress's "top selling" model on this list, with over 400 units sold.
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Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS (Zen3+), 8C/16T, up to 4.75 GHz
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Integrated graphics: Radeon 680M
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RAM / SSD: Base configuration, please check specifications before purchasing
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Connectivity: WiFi 6, BT 5.2, triple 4K display
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Operating system: Windows 11 Pro
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Price: €414.79
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AliExpress rating: 4.9 ⭐ (415 sold) — Top seller on AliExpress
7. GMKtec M5 Ultra — Ryzen 7 7730U
The lowest price on all of AliExpress, although it's advisable to carefully check the stock and exact configuration before buying.
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Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7730U (Zen3), 8C/16T, up to 4.5 GHz
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Integrated graphics: Radeon RX Vega 8
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Storage: NVMe SSD
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Connectivity: WiFi 6, triple 4K display
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Operating system: Windows 11 Pro
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Price: €351.36
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AliExpress rating: no rating visible (2 sold) — early bird offer, only 3 units available
6. KAMRUI Mini PC — Ryzen 7 7735HS, 16GB/512GB
One of the most reviewed options on Amazon in this category, with a very good price/configuration balance.
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Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS (Zen3+), 8C/16T, up to 4.75 GHz
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Integrated graphics: Radeon 680M
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RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5
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Storage: 512 GB SSD
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Connectivity: WiFi 6, BT 5.2, 2.5 Gbps LAN, triple 4K display
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Price: $436.99 — list price $459.99 (≈€376.69)
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Amazon rating: 4.2 ⭐ (276 reviews)
5. ACEMAGICIAN S3A — Ryzen 7 H255, the best rating
The highest-rated model in the entire ranking, with more than 50 purchases per month according to Amazon.
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Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 H255 = Rebranded Ryzen 7 8845HS (Zen4), 8C/16T, up to 4.9 GHz
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Integrated graphics: Radeon 780M (RDNA3)
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RAM: 16 GB
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Storage: 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD
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Connectivity: Additional 5% coupon available
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Price: $529.98 (≈€456.84)
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Amazon rating: 4.6 ⭐ (177 reviews) — 50+ purchased in the last month
4. MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 — Ryzen 7 255 (barebone), "Overall Pick" from Amazon
Amazon highlights it directly as its top choice in the category, with the highest number of reviews in the entire ranking.
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Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 255 = Rebranded Ryzen 7 8845HS (Zen4), 8C/16T
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Integrated graphics: Radeon 780M
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RAM / SSD: not included (barebone)
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Connectivity: WiFi 6E, 2.5 Gbps LAN, OCuLink for external eGPU, USB4, triple display output (HDMI + DP + USB4)
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Price: $299.00 (≈€257.74)
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Amazon Rating: 4.3 ⭐ (390 reviews) — "Overall Pick" badge
3. MINISFORUM UM870 Slim — Ryzen 7 8745H (barebone)
From one of the most recognized brands in the sector, this Zen4 barebone stands out for its 8K video output and its ultra-compact form factor.
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Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 8745H (Zen4), 8C/16T, up to 4.9 GHz
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Integrated graphics: Radeon 780M
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RAM / SSD: Compatible with DDR5 and M.2 2280, not included (barebone)
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Connectivity: 8K@60Hz output via HDMI 2.1/USB4, WiFi 6E, BT 5.3, automatic power on
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Price: $299.99 (≈€258.59)
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Amazon rating: 4.2 ⭐ (33 reviews) — only 2 units in stock
2. Getorli Mini PC — Ryzen 7 8745HS, 16GB/1TB
Zen4 complete with 1 TB of storage at a very competitive price compared to other "ready-to-use" configurations.
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Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS (Zen4), 8C/16T, up to 4.9 GHz
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Integrated graphics: Radeon 780M
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RAM: 16 GB DDR5
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Storage: 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
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Connectivity: Dual 2.5G LAN, USB4, WiFi 6, quad 4K display output
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Price: $474.99 — regular price $499.99 (≈€409.44)
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Amazon rating: 4.4 ⭐ (33 reviews)
1. GMKtec K8 Plus — Ryzen 7 8845HS, our recommendation
It takes first place for offering the most complete combination: latest generation Zen4 architecture, DDR5 memory, modern connectivity (USB4, HDMI 2.1, dual 2.5G LAN) and a price that remains accessible within the Zen4 range.
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Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (Zen4), 8C/16T, up to 5.1 GHz
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Integrated graphics: Radeon 780M (RDNA3)
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RAM: 16 GB DDR5
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Storage: 512 GB SSD
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Connectivity: USB4, HDMI 2.1, dual 2.5 Gbps network
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Price: €460.43
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AliExpress rating: 5 sold, no stars visible in the listing — we recommend checking the reviews on the product page before buying
Summary table
| Position | Model | Store | CPU | RAM/SSD | Price | Assessment |
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| 1 | GMKtec K8 Plus | AliExpress | Ryzen 7 8845HS | 16GB/512GB | €460.43 | 5 sold |
| 2 | Getorli | Amazon | Ryzen 7 8745HS | 16GB/1TB | ≈€409.44 | 4.4 ⭐ (33) |
| 3 | MINISFORUM UM870 Slim | Amazon | Ryzen 7 8745H | Barebone | ≈€258.59 | 4.2 ⭐ (33) |
| 4 | MINISFORUM X1 Lite-255 | Amazon | Ryzen 7 255 | Barebone | ≈€257.74 | 4.3 ⭐ (390) |
| 5 | ACEMAGICIAN S3A | Amazon | Ryzen 7 H255 | 16GB/512GB | ≈€456.84 | 4.6 ⭐ (177) |
| 6 | KAMRUI | Amazon | Ryzen 7 7735HS | 16GB/512GB | ≈€376.69 | 4.2 ⭐ (276) |
| 7 | GMKtec M5 Ultra | AliExpress | Ryzen 7 7730U | Base | €351.36 | 2 sold |
| 8 | ACEMAGIC M1 (base) | AliExpress | Ryzen 7 7735HS | Base | €414.79 | 4.9 ⭐ (415) |
| 9 | ACEMAGIC 32GB/512GB | AliExpress | Ryzen 7 7730U | 32GB/512GB | €449.30 | 5.0 ⭐ (9) |
| 10 | Reatan AI Oculink | Amazon | Ryzen 7 255 | Barebone | ≈€257.74 | 4.0 ⭐ (47) |
| 11 | ACEMAGIC M1 (24GB/1TB) | AliExpress | Ryzen 7 7735HS | 24GB/1TB | €525.99 | 5.0 ⭐ (13) |
| 12 | GenMachine | AliExpress | Ryzen 7 7840U | DDR5 | €538.99 | N/A |
| 13 | PELADN WO7 | AliExpress | Ryzen 7 7735U | 16GB/1TB | €559.99 | 5.0 ⭐ (167) |
| 14 | ACEMAGIC (gaming) | AliExpress | Ryzen 7 7735HS | 24GB/1TB | €580.21 | 4.6 ⭐ (165) |
| 15 | PELADN Ryzen 9 | AliExpress | Ryzen 9 7940HS | 16GB/1TB | €630.39 | 4.7 ⭐ (50) |
Conclusion
The GMKtec K8 Plus gets our top recommendation for combining Zen4 architecture, DDR5 memory and USB4 connectivity at a still reasonable price.
If you prefer to build your own RAM and SSD configuration to further adjust the budget, MINISFORUM's Zen4 barebones (ranked 3rd and 4th) are the most economical way to access the same processor generation.
And if you're looking for purchase guarantees and reputation, the ACEMAGICIAN S3A (ranked 5th) is the best-rated model in the entire ranking.
