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General

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Series

Mac Pro1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Mac Pro (2023) tech specs, year introduced 2023.

Mini Workstation1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026The store files the MS-A2 under Mini Workstation Series and lists the product type as Work Station.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A2786, Mac14,812Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_pro/specs/mac-pro-m2-ultra-24-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-tower-2023-specs.htmlRead 11 October 2026Apple model number A2786 (EMC 8163) and model identifier Mac14,8 for the tower. The identifier is shared with the rack Mac Pro, so the Mac Pro (Rack, 2023) A2787 is excluded. The model is a configure-to-order system with no orderable part number.

MS-A261US2Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2-workstation.jsRead 13 October 2026Store product data lists SKU MS-A261US for AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX with 64GB RAM+1TB SSD and the US power adapter. Other RAM and storage variants have other SKUs and are not listed.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

5 June 20234Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 11 October 2026Press release dated 2023-06-05.

January 20255Press articlenascompares.com/2025/01/13/the-minisforum-ms-a2-workstation-revealedRead 13 October 2026NASCompares article of January 2025 reports the MS-A2 workstation as revealed at CES 2025. The exact day is not stated, so only the month is stored.

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.

Available1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026US store lists the Ryzen 9 9955HX 64GB RAM + 1TB SSD variant (SKU MS-A261US) at a discounted price with an estimated early November shipping time. Current availability is not launch-date proof.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$6,9994Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 11 October 2026Mac Pro (Tower Enclosure) starts at $6,999 (U.S.). The base configuration is this product. Price excludes sales tax. The rack enclosure at $7,499 is a different product.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€8,2995Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 11 October 2026German press release: Mac Pro (Tower Gehaeuse) from 8,299 Euro including VAT. Germany price, tax included.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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.

US2Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2-workstation.jsRead 13 October 2026This is the Minisforum US store. Only the US adapter option applies to the stored SKU. Other countries are not covered.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Finish: Silver.

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SegmentiUse the maker's product category. Do not assign a use case from performance or appearance alone.

Workstation10Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 11 October 2026ENERGY STAR record for Mac Pro A2786 / A2787 lists type Workstation and product marketed as a workstation: Yes.

Workstation1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026The maker's own category is Work Station (mini workstation).

Form factoriThe maker's stated chassis class. Generic tower does not imply a full, mid or mini tower tier.

Tower (size tier not specified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Mac Pro tower enclosure with feet. Apple calls it a tower and gives no size tier.

Mini PC1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026

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Case dimensionsiChassis width, height and depth in the stated orientation. Source notes identify feet, handles or brackets excluded by the maker. An all-in-one is measured with its included stand when the maker gives both sizes.

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.

Width196Height48Depth189mm(7.7 × 1.9 × 7.4 in)1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Specification: product dimension 196 x 189 x 48 mm. The same axis order is used for the catalog's MS-01. The 48 mm side is the height.

Case volumeiVolume published by the maker. It may differ from the outer dimensions multiplied together.

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1.78L1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026The page states a volume of just 1.78L (196 x 189 x 48 mm). It is a maker figure and not a multiplication of the stated sizes.

WeightiPublished system weight for the stated configuration. Source notes distinguish maximum, approximate and starting weights. An all-in-one is weighed with its included stand when the maker gives both weights.

16.86kg(37.2 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 202637.2 pounds (16.86 kg). Apple notes that weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. Stated for the tower.

1.4kg(3.1 lb)1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026The page says the system weighs only 1.4 kg. Configuration scope is not stated. A barebone and configured units may differ slightly.

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Case materialsiPublished materials of the enclosure and panels, not every internal component. An edition with other panels, such as a wood front, can differ, so it is per variant.

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.

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Side panel

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Front panel

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Tool-less side paneliWhether the side panel can be opened without a tool after any shipping or security screw is removed. Conditions belong in the source note.

Yes8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104076Read 11 October 2026Housing removal: flip up the latch, rotate it 90 degrees counterclockwise, lift the housing straight up. No tool is listed for the Mac Pro (2023) housing.

Yes7Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-a2-review-an-almost-perfect-amd-ryzen-intel-10gbe-homelab-systemRead 13 October 2026Page 2: getting inside is easy, a latch slides the internal tray out. The CPU and memory fan inside still uses three screws, so only the main access is tool-less. The review unit was a 9955HX system.

Dust filters

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VESA mount

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Display

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Screen sizeiActual diagonal of the primary built-in all-in-one display. Do not substitute a rounded marketed size. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Native resolutioniPhysical pixel resolution of the primary built-in all-in-one display. External video-output limits, bundled monitors and chassis status screens do not qualify.

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Panel typeiPublished panel technology of the primary built-in all-in-one display. A display brand name alone does not establish panel technology. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Max refresh rateiHighest published refresh rate of the primary built-in display at native resolution. External video-output limits do not qualify.

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TouchscreeniPublished touch-input support of the primary built-in display. A touchscreen status panel does not qualify.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer ordinary brightness rating of the primary built-in display. Preserve published conditions in source notes. Not HDR peak, outdoor peak or a reviewer measurement.

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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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Chipset

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Motherboard form factoriMotherboard dimensions class, not the size of the computer case.

Proprietary7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/103968Read 11 October 2026Apple logic board with its own space frame, not an ATX class board.

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CPU socket

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FL16Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026AMD lists socket FL1. The chip is not user-replaceable in this system.

Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots and WLAN M.2 slots. Storage M.2 slots belong in storage_slots. Mechanical slot shape and electrical lane width are separate.

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-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)

Mechanical slot type	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe x16	8	4	1	No
M.2 E-key	Not available	Not available	1	Yes

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026PCIe Expansion: PCIe x16 physical with PCIe 4.0 x8 bandwidth and splitting supported. Mechanical x16 and electrical x8 are kept apart. STH shows the slot empty with an optional OCuLink card. The WLAN M.2 socket has no published key, so it is not listed.8Reviewnascompares.com/2025/04/30/minisforum-ms-a2-review-the-ms-01-killerRead 13 October 2026Review table: Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 via an M.2 2230 E-Key card. The card is installed, so the E-key slot is stored as occupied. The review unit configuration is not stated, so none of its measured power, noise or benchmark values are stored.

PCIe x16 slotsiCounts mechanically x16 card slots, including occupied slots. A slot may have fewer electrical lanes.

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Free expansion slotsiCounts slots documented as unoccupied. GPU thickness can block access to an unoccupied slot.

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Fan headersiPhysical connectors for fans on the motherboard, not the number of installed fans.

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Overclocking in BIOSiTrue when BIOS permits CPU or memory tuning. Source notes must distinguish XMP or EXPO memory tuning from CPU multiplier overclocking.

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M2 Ultra1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Apple M2 Ultra chip. This product is the base configuration: 24-core CPU, 60-core GPU, 64GB memory, 1TB SSD. The 76-core GPU option is a different product.

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX (Zen 5, 16 cores, 32 threads, 64M L3 cache, up to 5.4 GHz). The page also lists the Ryzen 9 7945HX, 9 8945HX and 7 7745HX as options. This product is the 9955HX variant.

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Apple M2 Ultra chip.

AMD6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026

Processor codenameiChip maker's processor or platform codename. This is separate from each core's architecture name.

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Fire Range6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026AMD lists the former codename Fire Range and the Zen 5 architecture.

Core configurationiOne row per stated core category. Apple super cores are distinct from performance cores. Clock values describe that category.

AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)

Core type	Count
Performance	16
Efficiency	8

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 202624-core CPU with 16 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores. Apple publishes no clock speeds. Third-party sources give 3.68 GHz and ENERGY STAR gives 3.5 GHz, so no clock is stored.

BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	16	Zen 5	2.5	5.4

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026The page states 16 cores, 32 threads and up to 5.4 GHz. The 2.5 GHz base clock comes from AMD. All cores are Zen 5.6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026AMD lists 16 cores, 32 threads, 2.5 GHz base clock and up to 5.4 GHz boost.

CPU cores

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Performance coresiCounts rows explicitly classified as performance cores. Apple super cores are stored separately and excluded.

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Efficiency coresiCounts efficiency and low-power efficiency cores. Zero means a complete stated core configuration has no such cores.

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Threads

2417Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-pro-m2-ultra-mid-2023Read 11 October 2026Spec page for Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, Mid 2023): 24 cores (16P+8E), 24 threads. Apple lists the cores and no thread count. The page also lists a 3.69 GHz CPU clock, which is not stored because ENERGY STAR lists 3.5 GHz and EveryMac lists 3.68 GHz.

321Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026

Max core turbo clockiHighest core-category turbo or boost clock in cpu_clusters. Separate favored-core or processor-level boost ratings are not substituted for a category's published turbo clock.

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L3 cache

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64MB1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 20266Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026AMD lists 16 MB L2 and 64 MB L3.

CPU core process nodeiPublished CPU-core fabrication node. Package components and I/O dies may use other nodes. Maker node name belongs in the source note.

5nm6Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-introduces-m2-ultraRead 11 October 2026M2 Ultra is built using a second-generation 5-nanometer process. Maker process class, not a foundry node name.

4nm6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026AMD lists TSMC 4nm FinFET for the CPU cores and TSMC 6nm FinFET for the I/O die. The stored 4 nm is the CPU-core node.

CPU base power (chip rating)iChip maker's base-power or default-TDP rating. It is not measured wall power or the PC maker's configured power limit.

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55W6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026AMD Default TDP 55W with a configurable TDP of 55 to 75W. This is a chip rating and is not Minisforum's configured power limit. The maker's own turbo 100W TDP claim is not stored.

Peak CPU power (configured)iPower limit configured by the PC maker, such as PL2 or PPT. Do not substitute the chip maker's maximum turbo-power rating.

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Unlocked multiplier

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Yes6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026AMD lists Unlocked for Overclocking: Yes for the chip. This does not establish the controls exposed by the Minisforum BIOS.

NPU performanceiPublished NPU throughput only. GPU, total-system AI throughput and different precision modes are separate. Precision belongs in the source note.

31.6TOPS6Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-introduces-m2-ultraRead 11 October 202632-core Neural Engine delivering 31.6 trillion operations per second. Precision is not stated. This is not combined CPU and GPU throughput.

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Integrated GPU

Apple M2 Ultra 60-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 202660-core GPU in the M2 Ultra chip. Apple's PCIe article states the GPU is integrated and the Mac Pro does not support PCIe graphics cards.

AMD Radeon 610M1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026GPU: AMD Radeon 610M.

Cooling

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CPU cooler

Air9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/103978Read 11 October 2026Repair manual lists system fans, a blower, a blower duct and a heat sink cover. The M2 Ultra is cooled by this heat sink and fan assembly. Apple does not state the fan count or sizes. The fans row holds only a third-party count, with no sizes.

Air1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026The page describes a thermal design with three pure copper heat pipes, phase-change material and turbine fans. No water cooling.8Reviewnascompares.com/2025/04/30/minisforum-ms-a2-review-the-ms-01-killerRead 13 October 2026Review: a dedicated CPU cooling system with copper piping and a 12V fan. No water cooling.

CPU cooler model

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Radiator size

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Radiator position

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Case fansiInstalled chassis airflow fans, including radiator fans. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans. Count fan rotors, including multiple rotors in a single-frame assembly. A mini PC whose only fan cools the processor and moves the air through the case counts that fan.

AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)

Fan rotors
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Source17Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-pro-m2-ultra-mid-2023Read 11 October 2026Spec page lists 4 fans. Apple's repair manual lists a system fans assembly and a separate blower with no count. Only the count is stored, with no size or position. Excludes the power supply.

BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)

Fan rotors
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Source8Reviewnascompares.com/2025/04/30/minisforum-ms-a2-review-the-ms-01-killerRead 13 October 2026Review table: Cooling lists 1x CPU Fan (12V) and 1x SSD/Network Fan (5V). The CPU fan belongs to the CPU cooler with a heat pipe and fin arrangement and is excluded from this chassis fan table. The SSD and network fan is stored. Fan size and PWM support are not stated. STH also describes a fan on the storage side.

Number of case fansiSum of documented chassis and radiator fan rotors. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPU

No3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/101988Read 11 October 2026The GPU is integrated into the M2 Ultra chip and does not support additional graphics processors such as PCIe graphics cards or MPX modules.

No1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_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 poweriConfigured total board power of the installed card. A chip-family reference rating is not proof of an OEM card limit.

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GPU boost clockiPublished boost clock for the installed graphics card and mode. Do not use a measured transient clock or another board model's rating.

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Graphics card length

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Graphics card thicknessiCard thickness in PCIe bracket-slot units, such as 2.5. This is not the number of connectors or motherboard slots.

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GPU power connector

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Memory

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RAM

64GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 202664GB unified memory in the base configuration.

64GB1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026The store variant name is 64GB RAM+1TB SSD.

RAM type

LPDDR514Spec databaselowendmac.com/2024/mac-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026Memory line: 64GB of PC5-6400 3200 MHz LPDDR5 SDRAM unified memory.

DDR51Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Memory: DDR5 SO-DIMM x 2.

Configured RAM speediMemory transfer rate configured on delivery. A rated XMP or EXPO profile may be faster when it is disabled.

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.

5,600MT/s1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Memory: Ryzen 9000 series DDR5-5600. The store also states Dual DDR5-5600Mhz. Ryzen 7000 models run DDR5-5200.

Rated kit speediRated memory-kit or profile speed. This can differ from the speed configured on delivery.

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Memory kit

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RAM upgradeiHow installed memory is physically attached. Purchase-time capacity choices do not mean memory can be upgraded later.

Integrated into chip package7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/103968Read 11 October 2026Logic boards are ordered by CPU, GPU and memory capacity (64, 128 or 192 GB). There are no memory slots.

Slots1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Two SO-DIMM slots according to the maker and STH.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable memory connectors, with one row per occupancy state. Package-integrated memory is not a DIMM slot.

AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)

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BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	32

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots. A 64GB total fills both slots, so each module is 32 GB. The page lists the module size nowhere. STH tested a 2x32GB kit in the 9955HX system.

RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Max RAM for this CPU and GPUiMaximum stated capacity without changing the CPU or GPU configuration represented by this product. For integrated memory this is a purchase-time limit. For slot-based RAM it is the maker's supported upgrade limit.

192GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Configurable to 128GB or 192GB at purchase. The Apple parts catalog lists a 192 GB logic board for the 60-core GPU, so 192 GB applies to this configuration.

96GB1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Maker states up to 96GB DDR5-5600. STH ran 128GB but says anything above 96GB is not supported by AMD or Minisforum.

ECC memoryiSystem-level ECC memory support or configuration. DDR5 on-die ECC alone does not establish this field.

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No7Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-a2-review-an-almost-perfect-amd-ryzen-intel-10gbe-homelab-systemRead 13 October 2026Page 2 and 4: 2x48GB ECC SO-DIMMs booted and showed 96GB but ECC did not work. The Minisforum product manager confirmed ECC should not work and would need a Ryzen Pro chip.

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Storage

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Installed drivesiInstalled drives, one row per physical drive. Capacity is in decimal GB. Use the generic SSD option when its protocol is not published. It does not establish an interface or socket. Do not represent alternative purchase capacities as 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-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)

Capacity (GB)	Type
1,000	SSD, protocol not stated

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Storage is a 1TB SSD per the variant name. The page does not state its protocol or PCIe generation, so the generic ssd type is used.

Storage slots and baysiPhysical SSD connectors and drive bays, counted once each. Multiple supported M.2 lengths or alternative bay uses do not create extra slots.

AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)

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BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1
M.2 22110	PCIe NVMe	4	4	2

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Storage: one M.2 2280/U.2 NVMe slot (PCIe 4.0 x4, U.2 up to 15 TB) and two M.2 2280/22110 NVMe slots (up to 4 TB per slot, default PCIe 3.0 x4, up to PCIe 4.0 x4 in the BIOS). Three slots in total. Which slot holds the installed SSD is not stated, so occupancy is left out. The stored generation 4 is the maximum. The two 22110 slots default to PCIe 3.0.

M.2 slots

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Free M.2 slots

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Free drive bays

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Fastest storage-slot PCIe generationiHighest documented PCIe generation of a storage slot. This does not identify the installed drive's generation.

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Power supply

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PSU rated outputiPower supply's rated output, or an external adapter's output rating. Maximum system consumption, peak PSU power and wall draw are separate.

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240W1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Power Adapter: 19V/12.63A, which is 239.97W. STH calls it a 240W power brick. This is the adapter rating, not system consumption.7Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-a2-review-an-almost-perfect-amd-ryzen-intel-10gbe-homelab-systemRead 13 October 2026Page 4: the system comes with a 240W power brick.

PSU form factoriReplacement PSU dimensions class. Electrical standards such as ATX12VO belong in psu_atx_version. A supply built into an all-in-one is proprietary unless the maker names a standard size.

Proprietary7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/103968Read 11 October 2026The power supply is an Apple part that slides into the space frame and is held by clamp plates, not a standard ATX, SFX or TFX unit.

External adapter1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026

PSU efficiencyiWhen an 80 PLUS and a Cybenetics level are both published, the 80 PLUS level is stored and the Cybenetics level goes in the source note.

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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 cableiThe supplied PSU has a native 12V-2x6 GPU cable. A generic 16-pin connector description alone does not establish its revision.

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Ports

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User-facing I/O positioniLocation of the accessible front, top, side or bottom port panel.

Top1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Two Thunderbolt 4 ports on top of the tower enclosure.

Front1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026

User-facing portsiAccessible front, top, side and bottom ports at the stated I/O position. Counts refer to physical connectors.

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Eight Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports in total: six on the back and two on top of the tower enclosure. Support for Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4 up to 40Gb/s and native DisplayPort output.

BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5
USB-A	USB 2.0	1	0.48
3.5 mm audio	Combo jack	1	Not available

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Front I/O: 3.5mm combo jack, two USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps) and one USB 2.0. Connector shape is USB-A per STH and PCGH.7Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-a2-review-an-almost-perfect-amd-ryzen-intel-10gbe-homelab-systemRead 13 October 2026Page 1: front has a power button, a headset jack, two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports and a USB 2.0 port.

Rear portsiPhysical rear connectors, including motherboard and discrete-GPU outputs. Source notes identify disabled onboard video ports and any incomplete GPU output evidence. A video input, such as HDMI in on an all-in-one, is Other. AC power input is a mains inlet, such as C14, for a built-in power supply. DC in is for an external adapter.

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-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode	2	10	Yes	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	5	Not available	Motherboard
HDMI	2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	2.5GbE	2	2.5	Not available	Motherboard
Other	SFP+ 10GbE	2	10	Not available	Motherboard
DC in	19V DC	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Back I/O: two USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps, Alt DP2.0), HDMI 2.1, two 2.5Gb LAN (Realtek RTL8125 and Intel I226-V), two 10G SFP+ (Intel X710), one USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) and one USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps). STH says the two extra USB ports sit on the left side and are USB-A, and that the Type-C ports are not USB4 or Thunderbolt. The DC jack has no stated source.7Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-a2-review-an-almost-perfect-amd-ryzen-intel-10gbe-homelab-systemRead 13 October 2026Page 1: HDMI and two USB Type-C ports in alt DP mode that are USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps, not USB4 and not Thunderbolt. Two SFP+ ports through an Intel X710 and two 2.5GbE ports (Intel i226-V and Realtek RTL8125). Two more USB 3.2 ports on the left side, one 10Gbps and one 5Gbps. Measured idle power and noise are not stored because the review gives ranges and changing test configurations.

User-facing USB portsiPhysical USB-A and USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel.

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

3=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

User-facing USB-C portsiPhysical USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel, including Thunderbolt and USB4 sockets.

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

0=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

8=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

ThunderboltiThunderbolt documented in the rear-port table. Front-panel-only Thunderbolt is not covered by this derived field.

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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Ethernet speed

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Discrete GPU output portsiCounts rear connectors explicitly attributed to the discrete graphics card. A partial rear-port table cannot establish the card's complete output count.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax).

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands explicitly supported by the installed radio and product region. Do not infer 6GHz use solely from a Wi-Fi version.

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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MediaTek RZ6167Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-a2-review-an-almost-perfect-amd-ryzen-intel-10gbe-homelab-systemRead 13 October 2026Page 2: the wireless card is the MediaTek RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth solution. The review did not state the Bluetooth version.

Wi-Fi antenna

Internal7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/103968Read 11 October 2026Orderable parts list antennas 076-00532 and an antenna connector cowling inside the housing. No external antenna is supplied.

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Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3.

5.21Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Specification table: Bluetooth 5.2. The headline bullets on the same page say BT 5.3. PCGH and other coverage state Bluetooth 5.2, so 5.2 is stored.4Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Gaming-PC-Hardware-217554/News/Minisforum-MS-A2-Ryzen-9-9955HX-1471487Read 13 October 2026Article lists Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 for the MS-A2.

Ethernet controller

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Intel X710 (SFP+ 10GbE), Intel I226-V and Realtek RTL8125 (2.5GbE)1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Back I/O lists Realtek RTL8125 and Intel I226-V for the 2.5Gb ports and Intel X710 for the SFP+ ports.

Camera and audio

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WebcamiPublished built-in camera description and resolution. Keep sensor megapixels, video resolution and named camera features distinct in the source note. External bundled cameras do not qualify.

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Built-in speaker driversiPhysical built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Audio channels, system beepers and external bundled speakers do not count. Do not infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Audio section lists a built-in speaker in the singular.

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Total speaker poweriManufacturer stated combined output of the built-in speakers. Preserve power basis in source notes. PSU ratings and external speaker output do not qualify.

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones. Beamforming channels and microphone modes do not count.

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Audio featuresiPublished built-in audio capabilities and their required software or accessories. Do not infer hardware from an audio brand name.

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 standardiNamed physical RGB control or connector standard. ARGB lighting alone does not prove a 5V header or a standard connector.

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Lighting software

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Software

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Operating system

macOS Ventura4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 11 October 2026Mac Studio and Mac Pro come with macOS Ventura. EveryMac lists pre-installed macOS 13.4 (22F2073).

Windows 111Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Specification: OS Windows 11. The edition is not stated. Barebone variants ship without an OS.

OS family

macOS4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 11 October 2026macOS Ventura.5Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 11 October 2026macOS Ventura.

Windows1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Windows 11 is the listed OS for configured variants.

Control software

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Upgradeability

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Proprietary partsiParts or interfaces the maker or teardown identifies as requiring nonstandard replacements. Do not infer from a brand label alone.

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 upgradeiWhether the maker keeps the warranty after a user upgrade under the stated terms and market. Damage exclusions alone do not mean all warranty is void.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

2,766points12Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_pro/specs/mac-pro-m2-ultra-24-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-tower-2023-specs.htmlRead 11 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Mac14,8, calculated by EveryMac. Not a controlled review test. Mixed macOS and Geekbench 6 versions. The identifier also covers the 76-core GPU option and the rack, which share the same CPU.

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Geekbench multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

21,209points12Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_pro/specs/mac-pro-m2-ultra-24-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-tower-2023-specs.htmlRead 11 October 2026Geekbench 6 multi-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Mac14,8, calculated by EveryMac. Not a controlled review test. Mixed macOS and Geekbench 6 versions. The identifier also covers the 76-core GPU option and the rack, which share the same CPU.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iReviewer's sequential read test. A file-copy rate or maker's SSD rating is not a sequential read measurement. Test method belongs in the source note.

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Game frame ratesiReviewer measurements for this CPU, GPU, memory, storage and cooling configuration. Resolution, preset, ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation conditions belong in rows or source notes.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Highest measured fan noiseiHighest measured row in fan_noise_measured, not a theoretical maximum. Compare only at the same distance and test conditions.

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Measured fan noise at idleiHighest documented idle row in fan_noise_measured. Distance and ambient noise floor belong in the source note.

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CPU temperature in stress testiCPU temperature measured during the named sustained load. Source notes distinguish gaming loops from synthetic CPU or combined stress tests.

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CPU clock in stress testiSustained all-core CPU clock under the stated test. A P-core-only average is not a whole-CPU all-core clock.

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured power

None of 6 known

Power draw idleiMeasured system power at the wall at idle. Certification or maker claims are not reviewer measurements.

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Power draw gamingiMeasured system power at the wall during the stated game and settings.

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Power draw maxiMeasured power at the wall during combined CPU and GPU stress. A PSU rating or game-only load is not this value.

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Power draw sleep or offiMeasured power at the wall with the stated sleep or off mode. These modes must be identified in the source note.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Certifications

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ENERGY STARiExplicit certification status for the model or defined configuration scope. Absence from a search result is not proof of false.

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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EPEATiPublished registration level. Missing registration evidence is not proof of none.

Gold11Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_Pro_PER_June2023.pdfRead 11 October 2026Footnote 4: Mac Pro achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada and is listed on the EPEAT Registry.

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Copilot+ PC

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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)iStandardized TEC from the named ENERGY STAR or EU product-information record. It is not a prediction of an individual user's annual energy use.

28.8kWh10Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 11 October 2026tec_of_model_kwh 28.8 for the 64 GB record. The 192 GB record 4513869 shows 28.3 and is excluded. The record covers A2786 and A2787.

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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 boxiItems supplied with this exact configuration. Optional accessories and configurator add-ons are not guaranteed included.

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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Included extrasiExtras confirmed supplied with the exact configuration. Optional bundles are excluded.

Keyboard, Mouse1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026In the Box: Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad and Magic Mouse. The optional Magic Trackpad is excluded.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year15Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 11 October 2026Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for Mac products in the US.

2years3Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/pages/policiesRead 13 October 2026US Official Store policy: PCs and workstations carry a 24 month warranty for orders placed on or after August 1, 2026. Orders from March 9 to July 31, 2026 got 36 months. Purchases through Amazon and other resellers are not covered by this policy. The stored value is the standard period.

Warranty service

Carry-in, Mail-in15Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 11 October 2026US warranty lists carry-in and mail-in service. Mail-in applies when Apple finds the product eligible.

Mail-in3Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/pages/policiesRead 13 October 2026US customers may send eligible products to the US service center for repair after contacting Minisforum. This is mail-in service. No onsite service is promised.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1113431Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Apple's tech specs page for the tower. The Mac Pro (Rack, 2023) has its own page and is not covered by this product.

store.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a21Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026

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.

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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.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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