AOOSTAR has made waves in the tech community with the debut of its latest Mini-ITX MoDT motherboard, a powerful fusion of compact design and high performance. This cutting-edge development features AMD’s Ryzen 9 9955HX3D CPU, renowned for its 3D V-Cache technology, further solidifying AOOSTAR’s position in the market.
Unleashing Performance: AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D in a Mini-ITX Form
Following the release of its mATX design, AOOSTAR introduces a Mini-ITX motherboard that packs a punch. Central to this is the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D CPU, part of the “Fire Range” mobile series. It boasts an impressive 16-core, 32-thread architecture with a max boost clock of 5.4 GHz. The chip integrates 144 MB of cache in a single 3D V-Cache boosted CCD, with a base TDP of 54W — configurable up to 135W in these mobile desktop designs. This powerhouse, originally crafted for laptops, now finds its home in compact PCs and MoDT motherboards.
Gaming Powerhouse: Performance Benchmarking
The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D stands toe-to-toe with the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, delivering up to 44% more gaming performance. The following table highlights the CPU’s superior performance across various popular games:
| Game Title | Ryzen 9 9955HX3D | Uplift vs Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Black Myth Wukong | 110 FPS | 5% |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | 179 FPS | 8% |
| Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 | 123 FPS | 12% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 192 FPS | 13% |
| Starfield | 111 FPS | 22% |
| Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail | 248 FPS | 26% |
| Sid Meier’s Civilization VII | 341 FPS | 40% |
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 222 FPS | 44% |
Design and Connectivity: A Perfect Fit for Enthusiasts
The AOOSTAR Mini-ITX MoDT motherboard features an 8-phase power supply, dual DDR5 DIMM slots supporting up to 128 GB at 5600 MT/s, and a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot paired with two PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slots. Connectivity options abound with dual 10GbE LAN ports, multiple USB ports, a USB Type-C port, and four SATA III ports. A black and silver aesthetic complements its robust functionality, with cooling solutions enhanced by heatsinks over the VRM and a large heat spreader for the CPU. This cutting-edge motherboard, priced around $500, offers significant savings and energy efficiency, making it an outstanding choice for gamers and tech enthusiasts alike.
