Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Asus and Geekom sites.
2026 verdict
Two very different machines, and the Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) wins this mini PC matchup on memory over the Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB).
The Geekom pairs a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and Radeon 8060S graphics with 128GB of LPDDR5X-8000 shared memory, a 2TB drive, two USB4 ports, a fingerprint reader, an SD card reader and a three-year warranty. The Asus ROG GR70 is the gaming machine, with a newer 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX, a discrete RTX 5070 Laptop GPU and five display outputs. Choose the Geekom A9 Mega for a large unified memory pool and more storage, and the Asus ROG GR70 for gaming and high frame rates.
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| Feature | Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) | Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2499.00 | $3799.00 | Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) |
| Rating | 5.0 | 4.6 | Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X | Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MT/s | 8000 MT/s | Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) |
| Memory Capacity | 32 GB | 128 GB | Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Different strengths |
| Memory Configuration | Dual-channel | Soldered (non-upgradeable) | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB) | AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics | Different strengths |
| Storage Capacity | 2 TB | 2 TB | Tie |
What the differences mean
Memory
The Geekom A9 Mega has 128GB of LPDDR5X-8000 shared with its graphics, soldered and fixed. The Asus ROG GR70 has 32GB of DDR5-5600 in SO-DIMM slots that reach 96GB, so the Geekom holds far more but the ROG can be expanded.
Graphics
The Asus ROG GR70 carries a discrete RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, built for gaming and GPU rendering. The Geekom A9 Mega uses Radeon 8060S integrated graphics with 40 compute units, strong for integrated but not a discrete card.
Processor
The Asus ROG GR70 runs a 16-core, 32-thread Ryzen 9 9955HX, while the Geekom A9 Mega runs a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with 16 cores and 32 threads. Both top out at premium performance, with the ROG's chip from the gaming line.
Storage
Both ship 2TB. The Geekom A9 Mega spreads it across two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 slots with RAID support, while the Asus ROG GR70 uses a single M.2 2280 slot that also accepts a PCIe 5.0 drive.
Wired networking
The Geekom A9 Mega has two 2.5G Ethernet ports, while the Asus ROG GR70 has a single 2.5G port. The Geekom is the better connected for a multi-link network.
Biometrics and card reader
The Geekom A9 Mega includes a fingerprint sensor and an SDXC card reader, while the Asus ROG GR70 has neither. Biometric sign-in and camera offloads need external hardware on the ROG.
Which one to buy if
- you need a large unified memory pool for local AI
The Geekom A9 Mega's 128GB of LPDDR5X is shared with its Radeon graphics and NPU, room no gaming mini PC offers.
- you play games or render on the GPU
The Asus ROG GR70's discrete RTX 5070 Laptop GPU is built for gaming and GPU work that integrated graphics cannot match.
- you want fingerprint sign-in and an SD reader
The Geekom A9 Mega includes both, while the Asus ROG GR70 has neither.
- you want the most display outputs
The Asus ROG GR70 drives five displays through two HDMI 2.1, two DisplayPort 2.1 and a USB 4.0 port.
- you want a second wired network port
The Geekom A9 Mega has two 2.5G Ethernet ports, against the single port on the Asus ROG GR70.
$2499.00
- + Price: $2499.00
- + Rating: 5.0
- - Memory Type: DDR5 vs LPDDR5X
- - Memory Speed: 5600 MT/s vs 8000 MT/s
Winner
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$3799.00
$3999.00
- + Memory Type: LPDDR5X
- + Memory Speed: 8000 MT/s
- + Memory Capacity: 128 GB
- - Price: $3799.00 vs $2499.00
- - Rating: 4.6 vs 5.0
Price history compared
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- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) or Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB)?
For a large unified memory pool and biometrics the Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) wins, with 128GB of LPDDR5X-8000, an SD reader and a fingerprint sensor. For gaming and GPU rendering the Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) is the better machine, with a discrete RTX 5070 Laptop GPU and five display outputs.
Which is better for gaming, the Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) or the Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB)?
The Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB). It has a dedicated RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, while the Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) uses Radeon 8060S integrated graphics.
How much memory do the Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) and the Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) have?
The Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) ships 32GB of DDR5-5600 in SODIMM slots and reaches 96GB. The Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) has 128GB of soldered LPDDR5X-8000, fixed at purchase.
Which of the Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) and the Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) has a fingerprint reader?
Only the Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB), which also adds an SDXC card reader. The Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) has neither.
Who should buy the Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)?
Gamers and creators who need discrete graphics, a newer 16-core Ryzen 9, a 2TB drive and up to five display outputs in a compact box.
Who should buy the Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB)?
Buyers running large local AI models or GPU-accelerated work who need the biggest unified memory pool a compact machine can offer, plus fingerprint sign-in and an SD card reader.
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