ASUS Republic of Gamers GM700TZ-BS978
ASUS
90 Overall Score
vs
HP Pro Mini 400 G9 Jack Black 2026
HP
45 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS Republic of Gamers GM700TZ-BS978
95 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
This ASUS desktop with a Ryzen 9, 9070 XT, and 64 GB of RAM is praised for its unbeatable price-to-performance ratio. One verified reviewer calls it a "must buy," noting it stays cool and quiet even under heavy gaming loads. However, the sample is very small, so confidence is low.
Pros
- Unbeatable price-to-performance ratio
- Powerful Ryzen 9 and 9070 XT combo
- 64 GB of RAM included
- Stays cool and quiet under load
- Great value for high-end gaming
Cons
- Limited sample size for reliability
- Unanswered questions about PSU wattage
- Unanswered questions about audio specs
- Unanswered questions about GPU brand
- Unanswered questions about RAM speed
Value for money 1
Performance 1
Cooling 1
Noise level 1
Specifications 1
Sample size 1
HP Pro Mini 400 G9 Jack Black 2026
70 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
The HP Pro Mini 400 G9 Desktop Mini PC is a compact business-class machine with a 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD and Windows 11 Pro. It uses DDR4 memory and lacks full-sized PCIe slots, relying on USB and Thunderbolt for expansion. Users appreciate its power efficiency and low heat output compared to older models like the EliteDesk 800 G6, but note limited internal upgrade options.
Pros
- Compact form factor
- Energy efficient
- Low heat output
- Fast NVMe SSD
- Windows 11 Pro included
Cons
- No full-sized PCIe slots
- Limited internal expansion
- DDR4 memory (not DDR5)
- Relies on USB/Thunderbolt for peripherals
Form factor 2
Memory type 2
Expansion slots 3
Storage 2
Operating system 1
Power efficiency 1
Scores
Gaming
Workstation
Creator
Developer
Home Office
Ai Llm
Business
Compact
Specifications
| ASUS Republic of Gamers GM700TZ-BS978 | HP Pro Mini 400 G9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X★ | Intel Core i5-13500T |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 14 |
| Frequency | 4.3 GHz★ | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB★ | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT★ | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | desktop | mini |
| PSU | 850W★ | 90W |
| Weight | 18.00 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 9★ | 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort Output | 2x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Republic of Gamers GM700TZ-BS978
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
HP Pro Mini 400 G9 Jack Black 2026
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (35th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: ASUS Republic of Gamers GM700TZ-BS978
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 25 specs.