Мини-ПК iRU Tactio 525: от бухгалтерии до работы с контентом

The iRU Tactio 525 Mini PC is a practical solution for small businesses that need a versatile workstation. The model is built on an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor with integrated Radeon 680M graphics, equipped with 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1 TB solid-state drive. This set of components makes the system significantly more productive than typical office mini-PCs and allows you to count on stable operation under heavy load.

In the working environment of small businesses, large system units are gradually giving way to mini-PCs. For companies with limited office space and private entrepreneurs forming a home office, the combination of compactness and ease of placement with sufficient performance for work tasks, low noise levels and ease of integration into the existing infrastructure comes to the fore.

Against this background, the iRU Tactio 525 mini-PC looks like a practical solution for small businesses that need a versatile workstation. The model is built on an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor with integrated Radeon 680M graphics, equipped with 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1 TB solid-state drive. This set of components makes the system significantly more productive than typical office mini-PCs and allows you to count on stable operation under heavy load.

The device handles both basic tasks — editing documents, messaging and browsing, as well as more demanding ones: large tables, analytical calculations, renders, development and specialized software. This range allows it to be used to equip workplaces for specialists of various profiles — from secretaries and accountants to content managers involved in preparing images and videos for the website or social networks. Despite its compact format, the iRU Tactio 525 covers most typical tasks within enterprises.

Configuration

Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (Zen 3+, Rembrandt): 8 cores / 16 threads; 3.3 — 4.9 GHz (max boost), TDP 45 W.

RAM: 2 × 16 GB DDR5-4800 (SO-DIMM), dual-channel mode. Maximum volume — 64 GB in two SO-DIMM slots.

Video subsystem: Integrated AMD Radeon 680M (Rembrandt, RDNA 2): 768 shader processors, frequency up to 2.7 GHz. PCIe 4.0 x16 bus (16 GT/s).

Drive: Netac G932EQ, 1TB, M.2 NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen3 x4, 2280).

Network interfaces:

Wired network: — Ethernet 1 Gbps
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.2

Audio: Audio subsystem based on Realtek ALC269 (HD Audio).

Interfaces and ports:

6 × USB 3.1 Type-A
1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with DisplayPort and Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort 2.0
DisplayPort 1.4 (USB Type-C)
RJ-45 Ethernet
Combined audio jack (3.5 mm mini-jack)

Case and power: Compact Mini-PC form factor case, power supply — 19 V / 6.3 A (120 W)

VESA mount: Yes, 75×75/100×100

Dimensions: 128×41×128 mm

Weight: 757 g.

Operating system: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro.

Estimated cost: ≈ 50,000 rubles at the time of publication of the review.

This configuration solves the main task well: it offers a universal working computer in a compact format and at a reasonable cost. At the heart is an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor with eight cores and sixteen threads, the power of which is sufficient for most small business scenarios — working with documents and mail, web services, video communication, 1C, as well as basic graphics and video editing.

The integrated Radeon 680M core is responsible for graphics. It supports 4K monitors, confidently handles multimedia tasks and is suitable for processing images and videos. The amount of RAM is 32 GB DDR5 in dual-channel mode. This supply provides comfortable multitasking and allows you to work with several resource-intensive applications at once. If necessary, the volume can be increased to 64 GB.

The storage is represented by a 1 TB NVMe SSD (PCIe 3.0). The system boots quickly, programs work without noticeable delays — this is enough for typical small business scenarios. Network capabilities include Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 — a standard set for office work and connecting peripherals. There are enough ports: six USB-A, USB-C with power supply and video output, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 and RJ-45. This kit allows you to connect multiple monitors and other equipment without adapters.

From an engineering point of view, the configuration looks assembled and well-thought-out: without noticeable bottlenecks, with a rational selection of components and an emphasis on stability, compactness and quiet operation — exactly what a small office or small studio needs. Yes, the drive is not the fastest, Wi-Fi without 6E, and the integrated graphics are not designed for heavy 4K projects, but within the size and cost, these are more compromises of common sense than an attempt to save on something really important.

The PC comes preinstalled with the Microsoft Windows 11 Pro operating system, as well as a set of free office applications, which allows you to deploy a workplace for basic tasks as quickly and easily as possible. The Kaspersky antivirus is also included, its activation is at the user's discretion. In addition to the built-in Microsoft Edge, Yandex Browser is installed, which may be convenient for those who are used to working in the services of this ecosystem.

Packaging and equipment

The iRU Tactio 525 comes in a white box made of dense cardboard with a hinged lid, on which the name and image of the device are applied. Inside, the PC itself and its components are securely fixed with cardboard inserts.

The package includes a PC, a power supply with a removable power cable, an HDMI-HDMI cable, fasteners, and documentation.

The power supply is compact: 97×63×22 mm. Its output parameters are 9 V / 6.3 A. The length of the built-in cable is 150 cm, the removable network cable is 115 cm. In most cases, this is enough to easily reach the outlet.

Appearance and ergonomics

The iRU Tactio 525 is made in a compact case with dimensions of 128×41×128 mm, the design is simple and strict — without unnecessary decorative elements.

The brand logo is placed on the top panel, and a neat metal edging runs around the perimeter of the lid.

The upper part of the case is covered with a mesh, under which the opening for the cooling system fan is clearly visible.

Also, openings for removing hot air from the internal space of the case are located on top on all side walls, except for the front one.

The front panel has a power button, an audio jack for connecting a headset, two USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports and one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (10 Gbps).

On the rear panel there are four USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports, an RJ-45 connector for a 1 Gbps wired network and DisplayPort and HDMI video outputs, above which there is a coaxial connector for connecting a power adapter.

Small rubber feet are installed on the bottom of the case, in the middle there is an opening covered with a grill. It could be called an air intake, but there is a solid metal plate under it — apparently, the main air flow is through the side openings. Which is quite logical, given the possibility of attaching the PC case to the rear panel of the monitor or wall.

The complete bracket for mounting the case on the VESA bracket of the monitor or on the wall is fixed in small threaded holes on the bottom panel and provides a sufficiently reliable retention of the PC during everyday use.

Internal device

The bottom panel of the mini-PC is attached to the case with four screws hidden under rubber feet.

After removing it, we get access to the second — metal — cover with the same mount. It is also easily dismantled. On its inner side there are two thermal pads that are in contact with the memory modules and SSD. Against this background, the presence of a ventilation hole in the plastic part of the bottom looks quite justified.

After removing the cover, access to all replaceable components is opened, so if necessary, upgrading will not be difficult.

The system has a 1 TB Netac M.2 NVMe solid-state drive operating via the PCIe Gen3 x4 interface. This is a solid mid-range SSD suitable for everyday tasks, editing documents, playing multimedia content and light video editing. Works that are more demanding on data exchange speed — constant recording of large files, editing 4K video or multi-threaded assembly of projects — are best performed on drives with DRAM cache or on PCIe Gen4 solutions. However, for a typical load in a small business, such performance is excessive and would only increase the cost of the system without tangible benefits.

In the CrystalDiskMark 9.0.1 test, the drive showed up to 3446 MB/s when reading and about 2420 MB/s when writing. When working with large files — exporting video or batch processing RAW — this provides a stable and predictable speed without noticeable drawdowns. Random access indicators at the level of approximately 400 MB/s when reading and 240 MB/s when writing confirm good responsiveness in real tasks: Windows boots in a few seconds, and applications like Photoshop or Lightroom open quickly and without delays.

There are two slots for RAM modules located one above the other.

By default, two 16 GB modules are installed, operating in dual-channel mode — this is usually enough for office tasks with a large margin. If necessary, the volume can be increased to 64 GB by installing two 32 GB modules.

The memory modules are manufactured by Juhor, which is not too noticeable on the global market, but occupies a fairly good position among Chinese brands. They are based on Hynix chips, which have proven themselves as a reliable solution with predictable compatibility. Despite the modest brand recognition, the modules are quite solid and do not cause serious concerns about quality.

The AIDA64 Cache & Memory Benchmark test recorded a DDR5-4800 memory bandwidth of 51–55 GB/s, a copy speed of about 50 GB/s and a latency of 84.8 ns. The cache subsystem shows over 2 TB/s for L1, approximately 1.1 TB/s for L2 and approximately 520 GB/s for L3 with a latency of 10 ns.

The wireless module is installed in the M.2 slot, so it can be replaced if necessary. There is space above it for installing an additional NVMe drive.

The Cdtech CDW-C9852BE is used as a wireless module, based on the Realtek RTL8852BE chip. It provides support for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.2.

The top cover can also be removed if necessary. The button and connector for connecting the power supply are connected to the motherboard via removable connectors.

After that, you can remove the motherboard along with the cooling system installed on it.

The cooling system includes a radial fan, heat pipes, a heat sink module and two radiators.

The cooler is low-profile, with an optimized blade shape: this solution improves cooling efficiency and reduces noise levels.

The design uses two radiators located at an angle of 90° relative to the fan axis.

The cooling system is a single structure with two heat pipes directly contacting the processor through a copper base with thermal paste. Heat is dissipated to massive aluminum radiators with dense fins, through which air is driven by a fan. In addition, the cooling module has thermal pads covering the power elements and neighboring microcircuits, which provides comprehensive cooling of critical components. This solution allows you to effectively cope with the thermal load even in a compact case.

After dismantling the cooling system, access to the upper part of the board is opened. However, all components that may actually require replacement are located at the bottom and are accessible without disassembling the cooling system — this is done intentionally for ease of maintenance. Removing the cooling system makes sense only to replace the thermal paste or clean it after prolonged use.

The printed circuit board of the mini-PC is made neatly and quite densely, which is normal for compact systems. In the upper part there is a power zone with five chokes and power keys — they are responsible for stable power supply to the processor and other components. Interface connectors are visible on the right and left: USB, HDMI, Ethernet and others. The wiring is done neatly: minimum track lengths, well-thought-out topology — it is clear that the board was designed with an eye to efficient cooling and stable operation.

In the center is soldered an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor, built on the Zen 3+ (Rembrandt) architecture. Like all AMD mobile chips, it is made in a BGA package and soldered directly to the board.

On the reverse side of the board there are slots that we have already discussed above. The BIOS power battery is fixed in the corner and covered with insulating tape.

Performance testing

We begin the performance evaluation of the iRU Tactio 525 with the CrossMark test, which shows how the system behaves in real-world work scenarios. It is not limited to one type of load, but combines office operations, multimedia tasks and checking overall responsiveness. For a device intended for use in enterprises, this approach is most indicative: it is easier to assess how comfortably it copes with everyday tasks based on the final results.

The overall score in the CrossMark v1.0.1.105 test is 1563 points, which corresponds to the level of a modern working computer. Since the result is formed by a combination of scenarios, the result reflects the overall behavior of the system under load. However, in this case, it is more important to look at the distribution of indicators by subparagraphs: they give a more accurate idea of what tasks the mini-PC is really ready for.

The Productivity section (1526) assesses the speed of performing everyday tasks in multitasking mode: working with documents, mail, browser, and so on. Here the system behaves smoothly — applications open quickly, there are no noticeable delays when switching between windows.
The Creativity section (1719) reflects performance in processing photos, videos and other multimedia data. The result is above average: the integrated Radeon 680M graphics confidently handles filters and basic effects, providing work in editors such as Photoshop and Premiere Pro.
The lowest score is expectedly in the Responsiveness section (1260), which reflects the speed of launching programs and opening files. Here, the not the fastest PCIe 3.0 ×4 drive makes itself felt, but even so, the system remains comfortable for everyday work.

In general, the CrossMark results show that the iRU Tactio 525 provides stable performance, confidently copes with everyday office tasks and is suitable for creative work of medium complexity..

After evaluating the overall responsiveness of the system in CrossMark, it makes sense to move on to measuring processor performance. For this, we use Cinebench R23 — one of the most indicative tests for comparing the computing capabilities of the CPU in both single-core and multi-threaded scenarios. It well reflects the behavior of the processor under prolonged load and allows you to understand how stable the device works in tasks related to renders, code and other resource-intensive operations.

In Cinebench R23, the tested mini-PC scored 13,380 points in multi-threaded and 1,598 in single-threaded mode. This is a high result for a compact system with a power package of 45 W. Single-threaded performance at the level of modern desktop Core i5 provides a quick response when working with heavy tables, databases and documents with graphics. In multi-threaded mode, the processor is revealed to the maximum — exporting video, archiving, working with RAW files take an acceptable time. In general, the Cinebench indicators confirm that the iRU Tactio 525 is suitable not only for routine office use cases, but also for creative or analytical tasks.

After evaluating the computing performance, it is important to understand how the system behaves under prolonged load. For this, we use the AIDA64 System Stability Test — a tool that allows you to check the stability of the processor, memory and power subsystem, as well as the cooling efficiency at the maximum possible load.

The iRU Tactio 525 demonstrates stable operation under prolonged load without signs of throttling. The processor temperature stays within 87–88 °C with a power consumption of about 50 W, and the frequency remains stable — approximately 3.3 GHz. The cooling system confidently copes with its task.

After checking the thermal stability, it makes sense to evaluate the acoustic behavior of the system. This is no less important for an office compact PC: cooling efficiency should be combined with an acceptable noise level under different loads.

In idle mode, the system is almost silent: the fan turns on only occasionally and runs at minimum speed. When measured from a distance of 50 cm from the front panel, the noise level is at the limit of the sound level meter — about 16 dB. Under full load, the volume increases to approximately 30 dB, which is comparable to a quiet conversation. Therefore, even under full load and active operation of the cooling system, the iRU Tactio 525 is unlikely to attract the attention of office employees.

Since we have previously noted that integrated graphics play an important role in image and video processing scenarios, it is logical to move on to its evaluation in a specialized test. For this, Unigine Superposition 1.1 is used — a classic benchmark on the Unigine 2 engine, which well shows the behavior of the graphics subsystem in loads close to gaming and visualization. It performs a complex coupling of computational and rasterization tasks under DirectX 11 with actively used shaders and dynamic lighting.

In 1080p Medium mode, the system scored 4738 points, which corresponds to an average frequency of about 35 fps. This is a decent indicator for integrated graphics: the Radeon 680M confidently handles complex scenes and maintains stable frequencies. This level of performance allows you to comfortably work in Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve and Photoshop — in those scenarios where filters and effects based on OpenCL or DirectCompute are used.

Switching to the 720p Low profile increases the result to 11,139 points, and the average frequency to 83 fps. This is comparable to entry-level discrete solutions, such as GeForce MX450 or GTX 1050 Mobile. With such indicators, the system is capable of running undemanding games (CS:GO, Dota 2, Valorant, Genshin Impact) at low-medium settings. This is unlikely to have practical value for the corporate environment, but in the format of a home office, this feature allows the user to relax a little after the workload.

We move on to the final test, based on a real applied task — transcoding a 12-minute 4K video (H.264, 24 fps, bitrate about 73 Mbps) to Full HD H.265 (x265, Medium preset). This scenario well reflects the typical load when exporting materials after editing. HandBrake version 1.10.2 was used for the evaluation. The process took 16 minutes 17 seconds at an average speed of 18 fps and passed without signs of throttling and frequency drops. In practice, this means that the mini-PC confidently copes with editing and exporting video in Full HD, and when working with 4K projects, it will take a little more time, but overall the interaction remains quite comfortable.

This level of performance is sufficient for the tasks of a small business: preparing training materials, advertising videos, content for social networks or converting webinar recordings pass without noticeable delays. At the same time, the mini-PC remains quiet and stable, which makes it a convenient tool for both the office environment and small creative studios.

Summary

The iRU Tactio 525 clearly shows that an office PC can be extremely compact, quiet and at the same time powerful enough for everyday work. The combination of Ryzen 9 6900HX, integrated Radeon 680M, 32 GB DDR5 and NVMe SSD with 1 TB provides a noticeable margin in computing capabilities: the system confidently copes with office load, analytical tasks and creative activities of medium complexity.

According to the test results, the device demonstrates stable operation under prolonged load, correct temperature indicators and low noise levels. For enterprises, this means that for the sake of compactness and ease of placement, you will not have to sacrifice either response speed or stability of operation. Additional advantages include the ability to mount on the rear panel of the monitor and easy access to the main components, which facilitates the expansion of memory and storage.

Undoubtedly, the model has its limitations: not the fastest PCIe 3.0 drive, the lack of Wi-Fi 6E and integrated graphics, not designed for heavy 4K video projects and demanding games. For working in professional 3D applications or constant editing of 4K video, a more specialized device will be required. However, in its main niche — offices, small studios and home workplaces — the iRU Tactio 525 remains a technically sound and economically reasonable choice.