No, it's not your new thermostat — mini PC vendor delivers clean-looking, minimalist, affordable device unlike any other on the market with a Core i9 CPU inside
Foldable front panel neatly conceals USB-A, USB-C, and audio ports
· TechRadarNews By Efosa Udinmwen published 13 January 2026
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- Ayaneo AM03 packs Intel Core i9 power into a small, quiet, high-performance mini PC
- Dual-channel DDR5 memory reaches 64GB for smooth multitasking and heavy workloads
- Integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics handle multi-display setups and hardware acceleration
Ayaneo has expanded its hardware lineup with the AM03, a mini PC which leans heavily on visual restraint while carrying high-end internal components.
At first glance, the device resembles a neutral household object rather than a performance-oriented computer, which appears to be a deliberate design decision.
The enclosure adopts a minimalist form intended to blend into workspaces rather than dominate them, drawing on retro aesthetics while avoiding obvious gaming cues.
Minimalist design with high-end performance
Despite its compact body, the device houses an Intel Core i9-12900H processor, a 12th Gen Alder Lake-H chip with 14 cores and 20 threads, capable of turbo speeds up to 5.0GHz.
This hybrid CPU architecture balances 6 performance cores with 8 efficiency cores, delivering strong multi-threaded performance while maintaining energy efficiency at a 45W TDP.
Integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics supports multi-display setups and hardware acceleration, making the AM03 suitable for productivity, creative workloads, and moderate gaming.
The Ayaneo AM03 offers dual-channel DDR5 memory support up to 64GB at 3200MT/s, paired with dual M.2 NVMe SSD slots. One slot supports PCIe 4.0x4 while the other supports PCIe 3.0×4, allowing up to 8TB of total storage.
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