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Apple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023) vs MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
Product A: Apple
72 of 160 known
HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
MINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)
NVIDIA DGX Spark
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
Beelink SER9 Pro (HX 370)
MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro
Beelink SER9 Pro (H 255)
GEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)
MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470
GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra
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HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
MINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)
NVIDIA DGX Spark
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
Beelink SER9 Pro (HX 370)
MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro
Beelink SER9 Pro (H 255)
GEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)
MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470
GMKtec NucBox M6 UltraProduct B: MINISFORUM
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HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
MINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)
NVIDIA DGX Spark
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
MSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US
HP OMEN MAX 45L
Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10
Lenovo Legion Tower 5i Gen 10
MSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US
HP HyperX OMEN MAX 45L
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HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
MINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)
NVIDIA DGX Spark
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
MSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US
HP OMEN MAX 45L
Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10
Lenovo Legion Tower 5i Gen 10
MSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US
HP HyperX OMEN MAX 45L80 of 152 fields differ
- 33 different values
- 47 known for one only
- 11 the same
- 61 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 76 desktop PCs.
- RAMA: 64GBB: 32GBApple is 32 GB higher.
- Rear USB portsA: 8B: 4Apple has 4 more.
- User-facing USB portsA: 2B: 3MINISFORUM has 1 more.
- Max RAMA: 192GBB: 256GBMINISFORUM is 64 GB higher.
All 160 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
Discontinued12Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_pro/specs/mac-pro-m2-ultra-24-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-tower-2023-specs.htmlRead 11 October 2026Discontinued March 26, 2026.13Press articlemacstories.net/linked/apple-discontinues-the-mac-proRead 11 October 2026Apple confirmed to 9to5Mac that the Mac Pro is discontinued. It was removed from Apple's website on a Thursday afternoon in late March 2026 and Apple has no plans for future Mac Pro hardware.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 11 October 2026US launch pricing and availability. The price and the stored market are the US ones.5Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 11 October 2026US launch pricing and availability. The price and the stored market are the US ones.
Colours
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Segment
Form factor
Case
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Case dimensions
Width218Height529Depth450mm(8.6 × 20.8 × 17.7 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Tower with feet: height 20.8 in (52.9 cm), width 8.58 in (21.8 cm), depth 17.7 in (45.0 cm). Stored as the published cm values times ten. Height with optional wheels is 55.7 cm and is not stored.
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Case volume
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Weight
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Case model
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Case materials
Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Mac Pro and the Environment: 70% recycled aluminum in the enclosure.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_Pro_PER_June2023.pdfRead 11 October 2026The enclosure is made with over 70 percent recycled aluminum.
Side panel
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Front panel
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Tool-less side panel
Dust filters
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VESA mount
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Display
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Screen size
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Native resolution
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Panel type
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Max refresh rate
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Touchscreen
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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Motherboard
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Motherboard
Apple service part 661-326287Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/103968Read 11 October 2026Orderable parts, logic board 661-32628: 24-core CPU, 60-core GPU, 64 GB. Apple service part, not a retail board.
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Motherboard form factor
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CPU socket
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Expansion slots
AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
| Mechanical slot type | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 4 | 2 | No |
| PCIe x8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | No |
| PCIe x4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | Yes |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Six full-length PCI Express gen 4 slots (two x16, four x8) and one half-length x4 gen 3 slot with the Apple I/O card installed. See the Apple slot map for the slot detail.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104947Read 11 October 2026Slots 1 and 2 gen 4 up to x16 (double-wide), slots 3 and 4 gen 4 up to x8 (double-wide), slots 5 and 6 gen 4 up to x8 (single-wide), slot 7 gen 3 up to x4 (single-wide) with the Apple I/O card from the factory. Apple names slots by lane width and does not state the physical connector size, so slot_type follows Apple's width. The Apple Thunderbolt I/O board has its own dedicated slot and is not counted.
BMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
| Mechanical slot type | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | 1 | No |
| PCIe x8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | No |
| PCIe x16 | Not available | 4 | 1 | Yes |
| M.2 E-key | 1 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
PCIe x16 slots
2
2
Free expansion slots
6
2
Fan headers
Not available
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Overclocking in BIOS
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Processor
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Processor
Processor brand
Processor codename
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Core configuration
AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
| Core type | Count |
|---|---|
| Performance | 16 |
| Efficiency | 8 |
BMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max core turbo clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8 | 2.8 | 5.5 |
| Efficiency | 16 | 2.1 | 4.6 |
CPU cores
24
24
Performance cores
16
8
Efficiency cores
8
16
Threads
Max core turbo clock
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5.5GHz
L3 cache
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CPU core process node
CPU base power (chip rating)
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Unlocked multiplier
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NPU performance
Cooling
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CPU cooler
CPU cooler model
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Radiator size
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Radiator position
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Case fans
AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
| Fan rotors |
|---|
| 4 |
BMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
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4
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Graphics
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Discrete GPU
GPU
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GPU brand
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Graphics card
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VRAM
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VRAM type
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GPU board power
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GPU boost clock
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Graphics card length
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Graphics card thickness
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GPU power connector
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Configured RAM speed
6,400MT/s14Spec databaselowendmac.com/2024/mac-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026LPDDR5-6400 as a data rate in MT/s, not a clock in MHz. Apple publishes only 800GB/s bandwidth. The same page lists 3.68 GHz performance cores, which is not stored because ENERGY STAR lists 3.5 GHz.17Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-pro-m2-ultra-mid-2023Read 11 October 2026Memory row for the base model: 64GB LPDDR5-6400. Agrees with the Low End Mac page.
Rated kit speed
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Memory kit
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RAM upgrade
Memory slots
AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
Not availableBMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO-DIMM | 2 | Yes | 16 |
| SO-DIMM | 2 | No | Not available |
RAM slots
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4
Free RAM slots
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2
Max RAM for this CPU and GPU
Storage
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Storage
1TB
1TB
Installed drives
AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
| Capacity (GB) | Type | PCIe generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | SSD, protocol not stated | 4 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 20261TB SSD in the base configuration. Apple states 1 TB = 1 trillion bytes. The parts catalog shows the 1 TB drive as two flash modules, stored here as one 1000 GB drive row. Larger sizes up to 8TB are configure-to-order.14Spec databaselowendmac.com/2024/mac-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026Drive bus line: PCIe 4.0, up to 7.4 GB/s, standard 1 TB. hmc-tech lists the 1TB drive as PCIe 4.0 x4. Only the generation is stored for the installed drive row.
BMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
| Capacity (GB) | Type |
|---|---|
| 1,000 | NVMe SSD |
Storage slots and bays
AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
Not availableBMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
| Form factor | Interface | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 1 | Yes |
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 3 | No |
M.2 slots
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4
Free M.2 slots
Not available
3
Free drive bays
Not available
0
Fastest storage-slot PCIe generation
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Power supply
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PSU rated output
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PSU form factor
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PSU efficiency
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Modular cables
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PSU model
Apple service part 661-329057Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/103968Read 11 October 2026Orderable parts, item 8 power supply 661-32905. One part for the tower and the rack.
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ATX version
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Native 12V-2x6 cable
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Ports
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User-facing I/O position
User-facing ports
AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 | 2 | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 |
BMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Power out (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB4 V2 | 2 | 80 | 15 |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available |
Rear ports
AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 | 6 | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3 | 2 | 5 | Not available | Not available | Add-in card |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 2 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Add-in card |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | 10Gb Ethernet | 2 | 10 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Add-in card |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Six Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports on the back. Additional connections: two USB-A ports (up to 5Gb/s), two HDMI ports, two 10Gb Ethernet ports and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The HDMI revision is not stated. A third USB-A port is internal and is not stored. Two internal SATA ports are not stored.3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/101988Read 11 October 2026The Apple I/O card in slot 7 carries the 3.5 mm headphone jack, two HDMI ports and two USB-A ports, so those rows use source add_in_card. It can be removed. The Apple Thunderbolt I/O board has six Thunderbolt 4 ports.17Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-pro-m2-ultra-mid-2023Read 11 October 2026Video row lists 2x HDMI 2.1. Apple states HDMI supports 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 240Hz with VRR, which fits HDMI 2.1, but does not name the revision.
BMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | Power out (W) | DP Alt Mode | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB4 | 1 | 40 | USB4 | 15 | Yes | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 3 | 10 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| HDMI | 2.1 FRL | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 10 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 2.5 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Other | SFP28 | 2 | 25 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Add-in card |
Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 October 2026Full rear table plus maker catalogue identify four motherboard USB ports, HDMI 2.1 FRL, 10 GbE and 2.5 GbE RJ45, and two 25 GbE connectors on the included add-in card. Manual identifies these as SFP28, supporting 25 GbE with SFP28 modules and 10 GbE with SFP+ modules. Schema has no SFP28 enum, so other plus precise version is used.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/3319/3266/files/MINISFORUM_Product_Manual_2026.pdfRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualpc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-02+Ultra/user+manual/MS-02+Ultra+-+User+Manual+-+10+Languages+-+V1.0.zipRead 5 October 2026
User-facing USB ports
2
3
User-facing USB-C ports
2
2
Rear USB ports
8
4
Thunderbolt
Yes
No
Ethernet speed
10Gbps
10Gbps
Discrete GPU output ports
Not available
0
Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported, so the 6 GHz band is not available everywhere.
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Wi-Fi module
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Wi-Fi antenna
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Bluetooth
Ethernet controller
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Realtek RTL8127 (10 GbE), Intel I226-LM (2.5 GbE), Intel E810-XXV2 (dual 25 GbE)4Owner's manualgithub.com/minisforum-docs/MS-02-Ultra/blob/main/Docs/English/02-Ultra-BaseGuide.mdRead 5 October 2026
Camera and audio
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Webcam
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Built-in speaker drivers
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Total speaker power
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Microphones
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Audio features
3.5 mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, HDMI ports with multichannel audio output1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Audio section: built-in speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones, HDMI port supports multichannel audio output.
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Lighting
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RGB lighting
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Lit parts
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Lighting standard
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Lighting software
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Software
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Operating system
OS family
Control software
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Upgradeability
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Proprietary parts
Motherboard, PSU, Case, Fan connectors, Drive mounts7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/103968Read 11 October 2026Logic board, power supply and housing 661-32750 are Apple assemblies. SSD modules 661-32634 use Apple connectors and need a macOS restore after replacement. System fans connect through contact springs on the logic board, not standard fan headers.
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Max graphics card length
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Max CPU cooler height
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Warranty kept after upgrade
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Geekbench single-core
Geekbench multi-core
3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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Game frame rates
AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
Not availableBMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
| Game | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | Upscaling | Average FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 1920 | 1080 | Low | XeSS Balanced | 41 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 1920 | 1080 | Normal | Not available | 76 |
Measured noise and temperature
None of 6 known
Fan noise per load
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Highest measured fan noise
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Measured fan noise at idle
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CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured power
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Power draw idle
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Power draw gaming
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Power draw max
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Power draw sleep or off
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Certifications
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ENERGY STAR
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Mac Pro and the Environment: ENERGY STAR certified.10Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 11 October 2026Record lists the Mac Pro as certified, available on the market 2023-06-05.
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Copilot+ PC
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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)
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Other certifications
EU RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU, with applicable exemptions)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Footnote 11: Apple products comply with EU Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including exemptions for the use of lead.
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In the box
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In the box
Mac Pro, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad, Magic Mouse, Power cord (2 m), USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026In the Box list.
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
support.apple.com/en-us/1113431Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Apple's tech specs page for the tower.
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/3319/3266/files/MINISFORUM_Product_Manual_2026.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/3319/3266/files/MINISFORUM_Product_Manual_2026.pdfRead 5 October 2026Opened complete MINISFORUM Product Manual 2026 catalogue and its MS-02 Ultra two-page specification section. Documents dual 25 GbE card as installed and unavailable for further card expansion. Chassis volume is maker-published 4.8 L. Dimension triplet 221.5 x 97 x 225 mm is not axis-labelled, so dimensions_mm is omitted. Product page says PCIe 4.0 storage, while the user manual states an onboard PCIe 5.0 maximum. Slot generations and storage_pcie_gen_max are omitted rather than resolve this silently.
Manual
support.apple.com/guide/mac-pro/welcome/mac16Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-pro/welcome/macRead 11 October 2026Mac Pro Getting Started Guide, covers the 2023 Mac Pro.
pc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-02+Ultra/user+manual/MS-02+Ultra+-+User+Manual+-+10+Languages+-+V1.0.zip3Owner's manualpc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-02+Ultra/user+manual/MS-02+Ultra+-+User+Manual+-+10+Languages+-+V1.0.zipRead 5 October 2026Official support-page download opened and English PDF inside read in full. Printed pages 1 and 13 describe tool-free slide-out chassis after hand-tightened screws. Page 10 says the electrical PCIe x4 slot is physically x8. The second mechanical x16 slot uses proprietary signals and is occupied by the included 25G plus two-NVMe card, so no generic electrical lane count is assigned. M.2 E-key WLAN slot and its PCIe 4.0 x1 support appear on pages 9-10. No SATA drive bay is inferred from support for SATA on one M.2 connector. SFP28 text is on page 8. Package items marked optional by region are omitted.
EPREL registration number
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