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Bosgame E5 specifications and in-depth review

Bosgame E5

Manufacturer: BOSGAME

The Bosgame E5 is a compact Mini PC built around a Micro-ATX form factor, measuring just 130 × 46 × 130 mm with a total volume of 777.4 cm³. It ships with 1TB of NVMe SSD storage and 16GB of DDR4-3200 RAM — expandable up to 64GB across two memory channels — making it a capable machine for everyday computing tasks within a small footprint.

Under the hood, the E5 runs a quad-core, eight-thread CPU clocked at 2.6 GHz base with a 3.8 GHz turbo boost and a 15W TDP, paired with an integrated Radeon RX Vega 6 GPU capable of reaching 1500 MHz boost and supporting DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 2.1. Connectivity is well-rounded, with three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, dual RJ45 Ethernet ports, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0 all included on the chassis.

Pros
  • The NVMe SSD with 1TB of storage delivers fast data access within an extremely compact chassis measuring just 130 × 46 × 130 mm
  • Dual RJ45 Ethernet ports allow for two simultaneous wired network connections, which is uncommon at this form factor
  • USB connectivity is broad, with three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports and one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port enabling fast data transfers across multiple devices
  • RAM is expandable up to 64GB across two memory channels, leaving room to grow beyond the standard 16GB configuration
  • Both HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort outputs are available simultaneously, supporting multi-display setups without adapters
  • Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi are both built in, keeping the unit cable-free for peripheral and network connections where needed
Cons
  • The CPU multiplier is locked, so there is no overclocking headroom beyond the factory turbo frequency
  • No external memory card slot is available, meaning local storage cannot be expanded without replacing the internal drive
  • Only one USB 2.0 port is included, and there are no USB 4, Thunderbolt 3, or Thunderbolt 4 ports for high-bandwidth device connectivity
  • No S/PDIF output is present, limiting digital audio output options for home theater or studio setups
  • The warranty period is limited to one year
  • With only 6 GPU execution units and 384 shading units, the integrated Radeon RX Vega 6 is constrained for graphically demanding workloads
Who is this for?

The Bosgame E5 is well suited to users who need a compact desktop solution for everyday computing tasks such as web browsing, document editing, media playback, and light office workloads, all within an extremely small 777.4 cm³ chassis. The dual RJ45 ports and Bluetooth 5.0 with Wi-Fi make it a practical fit for home office or small business network environments where both wired redundancy and wireless flexibility are useful. With up to 64GB of RAM support, a 1TB NVMe SSD, and dual display outputs via HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort, it also suits users who want a capable multi-monitor productivity setup without occupying significant desk space.

Who is this NOT for?

Users with demanding graphics-intensive workloads such as modern gaming, 3D rendering, or video production will find the integrated Radeon RX Vega 6 with only 6 execution units and 384 shading units insufficient for those tasks. The locked CPU multiplier and modest 15W TDP also make this a poor fit for anyone seeking high sustained CPU performance or overclocking capability. Additionally, users who rely on high-bandwidth peripherals or external storage ecosystems will be limited by the absence of Thunderbolt, USB 4, and any external memory card slot, making the E5 a poor match for creative professionals or power users with complex peripheral setups.

General info:

SSD storage capacity 1000GB
form factor Micro-ATX
release date November 2025
Is an NVMe SSD ✓
thickness 130 mm
height 46 mm
width 130 mm
volume 777.4 cm³

The Bosgame E5 follows a Micro-ATX form factor and occupies a notably small footprint, measuring 130 mm in both width and thickness with a height of just 46 mm, yielding a total volume of 777.4 cm³. Storage is handled by a 1TB NVMe SSD, offering fast read and write access through the NVMe interface rather than traditional SATA-based flash storage.

CPU:

Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15W
CPU speed 4 x 2.6 GHz
turbo clock speed 3.8GHz
CPU threads 8 threads
Has integrated graphics ✓
uses multithreading ✓
L3 cache 4 MB
L2 cache 2 MB
L1 cache 256 KB
L2 core 0.5 MB/core
L3 core 1 MB/core
clock multiplier 26
Has an unlocked multiplier ✕
Supports 64-bit ✓
CPU temperature 105 °C

The CPU in the Bosgame E5 is a quad-core processor running at 4 × 2.6 GHz with a turbo clock speed of 3.8 GHz, and it supports multithreading for a total of 8 threads. It operates within a 15W TDP envelope and can sustain a maximum temperature of 105 °C, with a fixed clock multiplier of 26 and no unlocked multiplier available. The cache hierarchy consists of 256 KB of L1, 2 MB of L2 at 0.5 MB per core, and 4 MB of L3 at 1 MB per core. The processor supports 64-bit computing and includes integrated graphics, rounding out a well-specified mobile-class CPU configuration.

Graphics card:

GPU clock speed 300 MHz
GPU turbo 1500 MHz
maximum memory bandwidth 68.3 GB/s
PCI Express (PCIe) version 3
texture mapping units (TMUs) 24
shading units 384
render output units (ROPs) 8
DirectX version DirectX 12
OpenGL version 4.6
OpenCL version 2.1
semiconductor size 7 nm

The integrated GPU in the Bosgame E5 has a base clock of 300 MHz and a turbo frequency of 1500 MHz, backed by a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.3 GB/s. Its rendering pipeline consists of 384 shading units, 24 texture mapping units, and 8 render output units, all built on a 7 nm semiconductor process. The GPU connects via PCIe 3.0 and supports DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 2.1, covering a broad range of graphics and compute workloads.

Memory:

RAM 16GB
RAM speed 3200 MHz
DDR memory version 4

The Bosgame E5 comes equipped with 16GB of DDR4 RAM running at 3200 MHz, providing a solid foundation for multitasking and general computing workloads within its compact form factor.

Connectivity:

supports Wi-Fi ✓
Has Bluetooth ✓
Bluetooth version 5
USB 2.0 ports 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A) 3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A) 0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C) 1
USB 4 40Gbps ports 0
USB 4 20Gbps ports 0
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports 0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C) 0
Thunderbolt 4 ports 0
Thunderbolt 3 ports 0
DisplayPort outputs 1
HDMI version HDMI 2.0
HDMI ports 1
RJ45 ports 2
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack ✓
has a VGA connector ✕
Has S/PDIF Out port ✕

The Bosgame E5 offers a broad set of wired and wireless connectivity options. On the wireless side, it includes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. For USB, the unit provides three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports and one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, complemented by a single USB 2.0 Type-A port; there are no USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 4, or Thunderbolt ports. Display output is handled by one HDMI 2.0 port and one DisplayPort. Wired networking is covered by dual RJ45 ports, and audio connectivity includes a 3.5 mm headset jack. A VGA connector and S/PDIF output are not present on this unit.

Benchmarks:

PassMark result 9393
PassMark result (single) 2310
Geekbench 6 result (multi) 3614
Geekbench 6 result (single) 1209
PassMark result (overclocked) 9520
Cinebench R20 (multi) result 2059
Cinebench R20 (single) result 439

In standardized benchmark testing, the Bosgame E5 achieves a PassMark multi-core score of 9393, with a single-core result of 2310 and a marginally higher overclocked score of 9520. Geekbench 6 returns a multi-core result of 3614 and a single-core score of 1209. Cinebench R20 figures come in at 2059 for multi-core and 439 for single-core, collectively painting a consistent picture of the processor's sustained and per-core throughput across different workload types.

Miscellaneous:

maximum memory amount 64GB
has an external memory slot ✕
GPU execution units 6
GPU name Radeon RX Vega 6
memory channels 2
Has NX bit ✓
Uses big.LITTLE technology ✕
Type Laptop
instruction sets SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, F16C, MMX
RAM speed (max) 4266 MHz
warranty period 1 years
Uses flash storage ✕

The Bosgame E5 uses a laptop-class CPU paired with a Radeon RX Vega 6 GPU featuring 6 execution units. RAM can be configured up to 64GB across two memory channels, with a maximum supported RAM speed of 4266 MHz, though no external memory slot is available. The processor supports a range of instruction sets including SSE 4.1, SSE 4.2, AVX, AES, FMA3, F16C, and MMX, and includes NX bit support for hardware-level memory protection. The unit does not use big.LITTLE technology or flash storage, and it does not rely on traditional flash-based storage separate from the NVMe drive. A 1-year warranty is included with the product.

Final Verdict

The Bosgame E5 makes a coherent case for itself as a space-efficient Mini PC built around practical, everyday computing needs. Its combination of a 1TB NVMe SSD, dual RJ45 ports, and expandable 64GB RAM support gives it a notably well-rounded feature set for a chassis that occupies under 800 cm³, and the multi-display output options add genuine utility for productivity-focused users. Where it falls short — integrated-only graphics, a locked CPU multiplier, and the absence of high-bandwidth port standards — those limitations are inherent to its design philosophy rather than oversights, and they define a clear boundary around its target audience. For users whose workflows align with that boundary, the E5 is a thoughtfully specified compact desktop; for those who push beyond it, the hardware will show its ceiling quickly.