Peladn HO5 specifications and in-depth review

Peladn HO5

Manufacturer: Peladn

The Peladn HO5 is a compact Mini PC built around the Micro-ATX form factor, measuring 136 × 128 × 52 mm with a total volume of just over 905 cm³. It ships with 32GB of DDR5 memory and a 1TB NVMe SSD, offering a ready-to-use configuration without the need for additional storage or memory upgrades. The system supports up to 256GB of RAM across two memory channels at speeds reaching 7500 MHz, giving it room to scale for more demanding workloads.

On the graphics side, the HO5 integrates the Radeon 890M, based on AMD's RDNA 3.5 architecture built on a 4 nm process. It delivers 5.939 TFLOPS of floating-point performance, with 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and a GPU turbo clock of 2900 MHz, and it supports up to four simultaneous displays via its multi-display output. Connectivity is broad, covering Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) alongside Bluetooth 5.4, two RJ45 ports, one Thunderbolt 4 port, one USB 4 40Gbps port, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, and both DisplayPort and HDMI outputs. Benchmark results include a PassMark score of 35108 and a Geekbench 6 multi-core score of 13359, and the unit carries a one-year warranty.

Pros
  • Supports Wi-Fi 7 alongside older Wi-Fi standards, covering a broad range of wireless environments
  • Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4 40Gbps port provide high-bandwidth connectivity for external devices and displays
  • The integrated Radeon 890M GPU supports ray tracing and can drive up to four displays simultaneously
  • 32GB of DDR5 RAM comes pre-installed, with memory expandable up to 256GB across two channels
  • A 1TB NVMe SSD offers fast storage access in a compact Mini PC form factor
  • Bluetooth 5.4 and two RJ45 ethernet ports round out a well-stocked connectivity suite for both wired and wireless use
Cons
  • No 3.5mm headset jack means audio peripherals require an adapter or alternative connection
  • HDMI output is limited to version 1.1, which restricts display compatibility compared to more recent HDMI standards
  • ECC memory is not supported, which limits reliability options for error-sensitive workloads
  • The clock multiplier is locked, so no overclocking headroom is available beyond the rated turbo speed
  • No S/PDIF output limits digital audio routing options for users with compatible audio equipment
  • Air-water cooling is absent, which may affect sustained thermal performance given the compact chassis
Who is this for?

The Peladn HO5 is well suited to users who need a capable compact desktop for everyday computing and light creative work, given its 12-core CPU with a 5.1 GHz turbo, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD that together handle productivity workloads, media consumption, and casual content editing without issue. The Radeon 890M GPU with ray tracing support and the ability to drive up to four displays simultaneously makes it a practical choice for multi-monitor setups in home offices or small workspaces. Users who value broad connectivity — including Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4, and dual ethernet — will also find the HO5 a good fit for network-intensive tasks or connecting multiple peripherals.

Who is this NOT for?

Users looking for a system capable of sustained high-performance gaming or GPU-intensive rendering will find the integrated Radeon 890M limiting, as it lacks dedicated video memory and does not support DLSS, which narrows its viability for demanding graphical workloads. The locked clock multiplier and 15W TDP also mean there is no headroom for overclocking, making the HO5 a poor match for enthusiasts seeking to push performance beyond factory settings. Additionally, the absence of a 3.5mm audio jack and S/PDIF output makes it a less convenient option for users who rely on standard analog headsets or digital audio routing in studio or home theater configurations.

General info:

SSD storage capacity 1000GB
form factor Micro-ATX
release date September 2025
Is an NVMe SSD
thickness 128 mm
height 52 mm
width 136 mm
volume 905.216 cm³

The Peladn HO5 follows a Micro-ATX form factor and occupies a compact footprint, measuring 136 mm wide, 128 mm thick, and 52 mm tall, resulting in a total volume of 905.216 cm³. Storage is handled by a 1000GB NVMe SSD, providing fast read and write access through the NVMe interface rather than a conventional SATA drive.

CPU:

Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15W
CPU speed 12 x 2 GHz
turbo clock speed 5.1GHz
CPU threads 24 threads
Has integrated graphics
uses multithreading
L3 cache 24 MB
L2 cache 12 MB
L2 core 1 MB/core
L3 core 2 MB/core
clock multiplier 20
Has an unlocked multiplier
Supports 64-bit
CPU temperature 100 °C

The processor in the Peladn HO5 has a 15W TDP and runs 12 cores at a base speed of 2 GHz each, with a turbo clock that reaches 5.1 GHz under load. It supports 24 threads through multithreading and includes integrated graphics, while the clock multiplier is set at 20 and cannot be unlocked for overclocking. Cache is distributed as 1 MB of L2 per core and 2 MB of L3 per core, totaling 12 MB of L2 and 24 MB of L3 cache across the chip. The CPU is fully 64-bit compatible and has a maximum rated operating temperature of 100 °C.

Graphics card:

floating-point performance 5.939 TFLOPS
GPU clock speed 400 MHz
GPU turbo 2900 MHz
texture rate 185.6 GTexels/s
pixel rate 92.8 GPixel/s
supports ray tracing
supports DLSS
PCI Express (PCIe) version 4
texture mapping units (TMUs) 64
shading units 1024
render output units (ROPs) 32
DirectX version DirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGL version 4.6
OpenCL version 2.1
semiconductor size 4 nm
supported displays 4
Supports multi-display technology
Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP)
number of transistors 34000 million

The integrated graphics solution delivers 5.939 TFLOPS of floating-point performance, backed by 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs, with a base clock of 400 MHz and a turbo clock reaching 2900 MHz. Texture and pixel throughput stand at 185.6 GTexels/s and 92.8 GPixel/s respectively, and the GPU is built on a 4 nm process housing 34,000 million transistors. It supports ray tracing, double precision floating point, and multi-display output across up to four screens simultaneously, while DLSS is not supported. API compatibility covers DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 2.1, and the GPU connects via PCIe 4.

Memory:

RAM 32GB
DDR memory version 5

The Peladn HO5 comes equipped with 32GB of DDR5 RAM, using the fifth generation of DDR memory technology to support the bandwidth demands of its processor and integrated graphics.

Connectivity:

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
supports Wi-Fi
Has Bluetooth
Bluetooth version 5.4
USB 2.0 ports 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A) 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A) 0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C) 0
USB 4 40Gbps ports 1
USB 4 20Gbps ports 0
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports 0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C) 0
Thunderbolt 4 ports 1
Thunderbolt 3 ports 0
DisplayPort outputs 1
HDMI version HDMI 1.1
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

Wireless connectivity covers Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) along with backwards-compatible support for Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 4, complemented by Bluetooth 5.4. On the wired side, two RJ45 ports are available for ethernet, and the USB layout includes two USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, plus one USB 4 40Gbps port and one Thunderbolt 4 port; there are no USB 3.2 Gen 1 or USB-C variants beyond the USB 4 connection. Display output is handled through one DisplayPort and one HDMI 1.1 port, while a 3.5 mm audio jack, VGA connector, and S/PDIF output are not included.

Benchmarks:

PassMark result 35108
PassMark result (single) 3958
Geekbench 6 result (multi) 13359
Geekbench 6 result (single) 2598
PassMark result (overclocked) 35394

In PassMark testing, the Peladn HO5 achieves a multi-threaded score of 35,108 and a single-threaded score of 3,958, with an overclocked result of 35,394 reflecting a modest uplift under those conditions. Geekbench 6 results place it at 13,359 in the multi-core test and 2,598 in the single-core test.

Miscellaneous:

maximum memory amount 256GB
GPU architecture RDNA 3.5
Has air-water cooling
Supports 3D
Type Laptop, Desktop
Uses big.LITTLE technology
instruction sets MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, SSE 4.2
GPU execution units 16
GPU name Radeon 890M
Supports ECC memory
memory channels 2
RAM speed (max) 7500 MHz
Has NX bit
warranty period 1 years

The Peladn HO5 pairs its CPU with a Radeon 890M GPU built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, featuring 16 execution units, and the system supports stereoscopic 3D output. Memory can be configured up to 256GB across two channels, with a maximum RAM speed of 7500 MHz, though ECC memory is not supported. The CPU is rated for both laptop and desktop use cases, does not employ big.LITTLE core arrangement, and supports the NX bit for hardware-level execution protection; supported instruction sets include MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, and SSE 4.2. The unit does not include air-water cooling, and it comes with a one-year warranty.

Final Verdict

The Peladn HO5 presents itself as a compact Mini PC that covers a solid range of everyday and productivity-oriented use cases without overreaching. Its combination of a 12-core processor with a 5.1 GHz turbo, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD gives it a well-rounded foundation for home office work, light content tasks, and multi-monitor setups, while Wi-Fi 7 support alongside Thunderbolt 4 and dual ethernet ports ensures it stays genuinely versatile in terms of connectivity. The integrated Radeon 890M adds legitimate display and light graphical capability, though users with demanding GPU workloads or audio routing needs will encounter its boundaries fairly quickly. Taken as a whole, the HO5 is a thoughtfully specified compact desktop that delivers meaningfully across its intended use cases, and represents a sensible choice for users who prioritize a small footprint without sacrificing connectivity or memory headroom.