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RAM speed is going to be negligibly different in daily use, and on-die RAM will compensate for that slightly slower clock on the ARM computer. Intel's hyperthreading is much less a performance advantage than it used to be. Intel chips suck anymore though, full stop, and generate heat like mofos. I wouldn't be surprised if this computer uses that generation of Intel chips that randomly dies, gen13 I think?
Worse, that Beelink will be using Intel embedded graphics which is basically the worst on the planet - I'd take Qualcomm Adreno before Intel embedded.
It's also listed on Amazon as frequently returned. Not worth $869. Could get an Asus (née Intel) NUC that would serve much better, I think there are at least some AMD variants now.
The Beelink might make a dandy headless server if one got lucky though, if GPU isn't needed for AI/ML or other GPU-based acceleration/calculations.
Beelink also wins points for having actual hard drive and RAM slots as well. Still probably not worth the money versus anything else.
Really can't wait for some computer companies that aren't Apple to start pumping out ARM mini PCs and laptops with decent chips.
Agreed.i really want a powerful non dgpu high efficiency unit. The amd current gen don't cut it and always pair with horrific bad wifi on laptops. Maybe Strix point?