BOSGAME M4 ‘Ryzen 7 8745HS’ Mini PC Review – Strong Performance & OCuLink + USB4 at a Budget-Friendly Price

We have reviewed several mini-PCs extensively in the past, ranging from vendors like ACEMAGIC and Geekcom, but BOSGAME is a new addition to our portfolio, and the first product that they have sent us is an impressive device, which we'll discuss extensively in the review.

The BOSGAME M4 mini-PC is a platform that comes with versatile features and connectivity options, from USB4 to OCuLink ports onboard, and this is what makes the device an optimal choice for users looking to have a mini-PC that doesn't compromise on anything. More importantly, the price tag on the M4 makes it one of the most 'value-for-money' ones in the mini-PC segment, especially with the Hawk point SoC integrated into the system. There's a lot to talk about the M4, so let's dive into the review right away.

BOSGAME M4 Mini PC - A Quick Rundown of the Specifications

Now, one of the most intriguing aspects of the BOSGAME M4 mini-PC is likely the CPU platform onboard, which is the Ryzen 7 8745HS. In terms of specifications, the SoC offers an eight-core and sixteen-thread configuration, along with a max boost clock of up to 5.1 GHz. You are looking at 8 MB L2 cache and 16 MB L3 cache, at a default TDP of 45W, which is what makes this APU power efficient and capable at the same time. But the more interesting factor here is that the processor has no NPU onboard, and we'll see what it has to offer in terms of AI performance ahead.

For the onboard graphics, the BOSGAME M4 offers the Radeon 780M iGPU, which features 12 RDNA 3 CUs, with a frequency of 2700 MHz. We'll test the iGPU in depth, but based on the details around 780M over the internet, it offers decent 1080p performance, being on par with NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 1060 desktop model, so it is safe to say that you can run AAA titles with the mini-PC without any issues. But, expecting hardcore gaming performance out of it won't be the right choice at all.

In terms of memory and storage, the BOSGAME M4 offers a single configuration, which features 32 GB DDR5-4800 memory in a dual-channel configuration, along with 1 TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD capacity. This is a standard layout for many modern mini-PCs, and it is ample enough for any workload. The storage is expandable, as the M4 features two PCIe 4.0 2280 SSD slots.

Here's a quick rundown of all the connectivity options on the BOSGAME M4, and by the looks of it, the list is pretty extensive for such a compact device:

• USB4.0 (Type-C) with DisplayPort Alt Mode (~40 Gbps)
• USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) front port
• USB-A ports:
  • 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 (front)
  • 2 × USB 2.0 (rear)
• Video outputs:
  • HDMI 2.0
  • DisplayPort 1.4
• OCuLink port (PCIe 4.0 x4) for external GPU or expansion
• Networking:
  • Dual 2.5 GbE RJ-45 LAN ports
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, 6 GHz band)
  • Bluetooth 5.2
• Audio jack (universal 3.5 mm)

BOSGAME M4 Mini-PC - Unboxing & First Look Experience

The BOSGAME M4 had a pleasant package onboard, with the 'BeyondMax' labeling, with a blue and orange color scheme. The backside of the box had the device's specifications listed for quick reference, which was also great to see.

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The contents of the box were pretty standard. You get the usual manual, on top, with the compact unit of the M4 mini-PC. And inside the box, there is the standard power brick, adapter, and an HDMI cable, which is yet again, pretty similar across the board. Now, let's talk about the unit itself.

Well, the mini-PC is designed in a rather intriguing way, since you have a honeycomb pattern running along the unit, with a breathable material in the middle, likely for thermal dissipation. The front of the M4 mini PC offers a variety of ports, which include 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, along with a USB-C and a USB 4.0. The rear I/O comes with a selection of 2x USB 2.0 ports, HDMI 2.0, and DisplayPort 1.4 display ports, and 2x 2.5 GbE LAN ports.

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Interestingly, I did intend to open up the unit initially, but I later decided to check the internals out. Now, accessing the inside wasn't hard at all, since it required plugging out four screws from the bottom, and that's mainly it. When you open up the unit, you'll see a rather small cooling fan at the very top of the PCB, and beneath it resides the entire device. We managed to see the dual-channel RAM slots, as well as the SSD onboard, with an additional PCIe 4.0 slot to get storage access.

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The M4 mini-PC is also distinctive in that it offers an OCuLink connection, which is basically used to connect an external GPU dock with the device to get faster graphical performance onboard. Of course, you would need to compromise on USB 4 bandwidth with an eGPU connection, but this is a factor that not many users would be influenced by.

In order to leverage the OCuLink connection entirely, one would need to invest in an external GPU dock, but if you aren't looking for high graphical output from this machine, the onboard iGPU does stack up pretty well for an average consumer, and we'll test it ahead as well.

BOSGAME M4 Mini-PC - CPU Benchmarks

BOSGAME M4 Mini-PC - Gaming Performance

The gaming performance of the M4 mini PC was tested across several AAA and multiplayer titles, to give our readers a broader idea of what to expect with such a device, and by the looks of it, 1080p performance is pretty decent to say the least.

If you haven't noticed, I didn't change the out-of-the-box TDP settings of the Radeon 780M iGPU onboard; otherwise, setting it at 54W could've given me an extra 5%-10% gaming performance, depending upon the title. The above benchmarks mimic the performance the 'average' consumer would get out of this device, and by the looks of it, it's pretty decent across the board, although with demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077, you might not have a decent visual experience.

One of the great things about this device in terms of gaming performance is how you can add in an external GPU dock with the OCuLink port onboard, and this would make the mini-PC a solid option for your gaming needs, as well as AI computing on the lower-end side. I didn't have the chance to try the OCuLink connection with the BOSGAME M4, but hopefully I'll include the benchmarks later on if I do get the option.

BOSGAME M4 Mini-PC - Solid All-Round Performance For the Price Tag

The mini-PC space is getting a lot more competitive these days, with vendors popping up with power-efficient options, and keeping it at a retail tag that is quite attractive, and this is indeed the case with the BOSGAME M4. You are getting a compact unit with decent connectivity onboard, and AMD's Hawk Point platform, which is known to be a value-for-money platform, especially in handhelds and mini-PCs. For an average consumer, the Ryzen 7 8745HS SoC is enough for any workload, and the onboard memory/storage configuration is ample enough.

The M4 indeed ticks all the boxes one would look for in a mini-PC, although I did see a rather 'subpar' thermal performance during an extensive gaming period, which isn't a deal breaker considering that this problem is consistent in this particular segment, but one shouldn't expect to go too hardcore on this device in terms of the gaming experience required.

If interested, you can check out BOSGAME's official website to purchase the M4 mini-PC for $479, and they do ship globally, so that's also a great point.

Buy the BOSGAME M4 'Ryzen 7 8745HS' Mini-PC Here - $479

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8.8

WCCFTECH RATING

The BOSGAME M4 mini-PC is a solid platform featuring AMD's Hawk Point APU. It offers great gaming and professional performance, along with decent connectivity as well as a dedicated OCuLink port.

Pros

• Budget-Friendly Device
• OCuLink Port for Extra Performance
• USB 4 Connectivity
• Appealing Design

Cons

• Subpar Thermal Performance

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