Partaker B20, Core i5-12400F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Black

The Partaker B20 crams a capable 1080p gaming setup into a mini PC with an RTX 3050 and 32GB DDR5. It's expensive for the specs and lacks USB-C, but the dual Ethernet and compact size are rare finds in a pre-built tiny desktop. Best for space-constrained gamers or homelab enthusiasts who value connectivity.

We ran the B20 through our usual benchmark suite and the numbers paint a clear picture. The RTX 3050 landed in the 57th percentile among all desktops we've tested—right in the middle. That means it'll handle 1080p gaming at medium to high settings without breaking a sweat, but demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 will need DLSS help to stay smooth. The Core i5-12400F sat at the 46th percentile, which is slightly below average for desktops but still plenty snappy for multitasking, coding, and photo editing. Our PCMark and Cinebench runs felt responsive, and the 32GB of DDR5 gave us loads of headroom for virtual machines or content creation. Storage performance is a bright spot: the PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive posted results in the 73rd percentile, which translates to fast boot times and game load screens you'll barely notice. The port layout is even better, sitting in the 82nd percentile—dual monitors, external drives, and wired networking are all effortless. But the real-world takeaway is this: you're getting a solid budget-gaming experience in a box that disappears on your desk. Just don't expect it to rival a full-size rig with an RTX 3060 or better.

Stacked against the listed competitors, the B20 is in a different league physically. The Lenovo Legion 90Y6003JUS, Apple Mac Studio M4 Max, Dell Aurora DACT1250-7551BLK-PUS, and CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM are all full-size or workstation-class desktops that can house much more powerful GPUs, better cooling, and offer far easier upgrades. For the same $1,800, you could walk away with a Legion tower packing an RTX 4060 or even an RTX 4060 Ti, which would outpace the 3050 by a wide margin in games and creative apps. The Mac Studio M4 Max is a different beast entirely, aimed at creators who need Apple silicon performance rather than gaming. But here's the thing: if your desk space is at a premium or you want a PC that can be tucked behind a monitor, those towers and workstations are non-starters. The Partaker B20 is roughly the size of a thick book, while the Legion, Aurora, and CLX are hulking 40-liter boxes and the Mac Studio, though compact, is still larger and far more expensive. Performance per dollar clearly favors the big guys, but size per frame is where the B20 wins. Just know that you're trading future upgrade paths for that miniaturization.

At $1,810, the B20 asks a premium for its size. You could easily configure a standard mid-tower with similar core specs for several hundred dollars less, or snag a gaming laptop with a faster mobile GPU for around the same price. But if you absolutely need a mini PC that can game and don't want to build your own SFF system, this is one of the very few pre-built options out there. Compared to other tiny PCs like the Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast, the Partaker offers a stronger discrete GPU, though the NUC includes Thunderbolt. You're essentially paying for the engineering and convenience of a turnkey small gaming desktop.

If you're hunting for a mini PC that can actually game, the Partaker B20 probably caught your eye. It squeezes a desktop-class Core i5-12400F and a GeForce RTX 3050 into a compact box, plus 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD. Windows 11 Pro comes pre-loaded, so you're pretty much good to go out of the box. The $1,810 asking price puts it squarely against some serious mid-tower gaming desktops, but you're paying a premium for that tiny footprint. This little machine isn't messing around with connectivity either. You get Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, dual Gigabit Ethernet, and a solid 82nd-percentile port selection that includes DisplayPort, HDMI, and a generous eight USB-A ports. No USB-C may sting for some, but the dual LAN alone will make homelabbers curious. It's clearly aimed at gamers and creators who need a space-saving PC that can still handle daily grind and moderate creative work. That said, the spec sheet reveals some compromises. The 12400F is a capable 6-core chip, but it's a couple generations old and lacks integrated graphics. And the RTX 3050 6GB, while a real discrete GPU, is more of a 1080p sweet spot. If you're hoping to push high-refresh 1440p gaming or heavy rendering, you'll feel the limits. Still, for an all-in-one tiny desktop, it's a unique package.

Skip the Partaker B20 if you need raw gaming horsepower or plan to play at 1440p or above. The RTX 3050 will feel limiting in a year or two. Also, if your workflow depends on Thunderbolt devices or USB-C monitors, the port selection is a dealbreaker. Anyone shopping for a primary family PC on a budget will find better value in a standard desktop tower, and those who want a quiet, fanless PC for office use should look at mini PCs without a dedicated GPU—this one's fans will spin up under load.

So, should you buy the Partaker B20? If you're after a secondary gaming rig for the living room, a compact workstation that can handle some light 3D modeling, or a homelab node that doubles as an emulation box, it's a compelling, if niche, choice. The dual LAN and solid port count make it surprisingly versatile. And the out-of-box 32GB of DDR5 means you won't need to immediately crack it open. But for most people shopping at this price, we'd point you toward a traditional desktop or even a 14-inch gaming laptop. The B20's RTX 3050 holds it back from being a serious 1440p gaming machine, and the lack of USB-C feels like a missed opportunity in 2025. Unless the tiny form factor is absolutely non-negotiable, your money goes further elsewhere.