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Series

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

MS Series7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications heading explicitly identifies the MS Series.

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-S1-MAX12US1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Selected US variant 47071388139765: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB RAM and 2TB SSD. Public product variant identifies SKU MS-S1-MAX12US. 64GB, 4TB and P495 models are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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48971188348275Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/702314/minisforum-ms-s1-max-next-gen-ai-workstationRead 8 October 2026UPC on the exact US Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB LPDDR5X-8000, 2TB Windows 11 Pro listing.

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.

25 September 20259Maker product pageyoutube.com/watchRead 8 October 2026MINISFORUM official MS-S1 MAX global launch video published 25 September 2025. Available-now marketing accompanied preorders, so publication is not treated as verified first retail shipment.

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-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Exact variant remains available to order. Current mid-October shipping text refers to a later batch, not the original release.

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.

US1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black5Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/702314/minisforum-ms-s1-max-next-gen-ai-workstationRead 8 October 2026

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-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Maker calls this an AI 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-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 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.

Width222.1Height77.1Depth206.3mm(8.7 × 3 × 8.1 in)7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications explicitly identifies height x width x depth as 77.1 x 222.1 x 206.3mm in the horizontal orientation. Matches maker dimensions. Maker claimed 2.8kg is stored separately.

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

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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.

2.8kg(6.2 lb)2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker published system weight. Notebookcheck measured 2.847kg on its sample, which is not substituted for this claimed weight.

Case model

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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.

Aluminium, Plastic1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Maker specifies an aluminium chassis. Exact-configuration Notebookcheck review confirms metal and plastic enclosure construction.

Side panel

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Front panel

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Mesh1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Maker describes a diamond-matrix grille. Review describes a grated front with front air intake.

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.

No4Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/7fcd3136e67d7b06a2451d79f6bd342a7aaf799faea973b5ac1efb22c51c9983_optim.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 2 and 9: remove two rear screws, then use supplied clip-opening tool to release and slide the board tray out. Tool requirement remains after screws are removed. Custom wall holes are 100 x 178.5mm, which do not match either supported VESA enum.

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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

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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FP113Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 8 October 2026Chip maker FP11 package/socket designation. It does not imply a replaceable desktop processor.

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-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)

Mechanical slot type	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe x16	4	4	1	No

Source2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026One mechanically x16 connector with PCIe 4.0 x4 electrical lanes. ServeTheHome shows stock card slot empty. Half-height single-slot cards only per manual. WLAN socket key is not explicitly published, so no E-key row is inferred.

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 AI Max+ 3952Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Processor brand

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

AMD2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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

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Strix Halo3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	16	Zen 5	3	5.1

Source3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact non-PRO Ryzen AI Max+ 395 specifications: 16 Zen 5 CPU cores, 32 threads, 3.0GHz base and up to 5.1GHz boost. No efficiency-core category.

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.

322Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 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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64MB3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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.

4nm3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 8 October 2026CPU-core technology explicitly TSMC 4nm FinFET. No node is inferred from the product family name.

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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55W3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 8 October 2026AMD default TDP 55W. AMD configurable TDP 45-120W is not substituted for MINISFORUM configured 160W peak/130W sustained limits.

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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160W1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Maker advertises 160W peak and 130W sustained CPU power. These configured limits are separate from AMD default TDP and wall draw.

Unlocked multiplier

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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.

50TOPS2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published NPU throughput only. Overall AI 126 TOPS and GPU FP16 TFLOPS are excluded. NPU precision is not specified.

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 8060S2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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.

Air2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Six heat pipes, phase-change material and two 88 x 20mm turbine fans. These standalone SoC-cooler fans and the PSU fan are excluded from the case-fan table.

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)

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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-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)

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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.

No2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Radeon 8060S is explicitly internal integrated graphics. Manual FAQ states this chassis does not support discrete graphics-card expansion.

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.

128GB1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026

RAM type

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

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026

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.

8,000MT/s1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Selected 128GB LPDDR5X-8000 configuration. Specification V3.2 corroborates configured onboard memory, not an optional EXPO profile.

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.

Soldered6Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-s1-max-review-the-best-ryzen-ai-max-mini-pc-yet/2Read 8 October 2026Exact 395/128GB/2TB review: SoC and memory soldered to the motherboard and not upgradable. Unified memory is not evidence of memory integrated into the SoC package.

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

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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.

128GB1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Published maximum 128GB for Ryzen AI Max+ 395, corroborated by AMD. Soldered memory cannot be upgraded after purchase.

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

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Storage

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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-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
2,000	NVMe SSD	4

Source5Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/702314/minisforum-ms-s1-max-next-gen-ai-workstationRead 8 October 2026Installed marketed 2TB SSD. Exact ServeTheHome sample confirms one PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive, with secondary SSD socket empty. Supplier Kingston model is sample-specific and omitted.

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-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	1	1	No

Source6Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-s1-max-review-the-best-ryzen-ai-max-mini-pc-yet/2Read 8 October 2026Two physical SSD sockets, one occupied x4 slot and one empty x1 slot. Maker V3.2 confirms M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 plus PCIe 4.0 x1. Review correction on January 15 resolves its former second-slot x4 error. Separate occupied WLAN socket is not counted as storage.

M.2 slots

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2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free M.2 slots

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1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free drive bays

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0=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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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4=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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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320W1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Literal maker 320W internal power-supply rating, with internal DC 12V/26.6A label conditions. No alternative rating is calculated. Review sample supplier model is not guaranteed.

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.

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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.

Front2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 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-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode	2	40	USB4	15
3.5 mm audio	TRRS combo audio	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026V3.2 specifies one front USB-A Gen 2 10Gbps, two USB4 40Gbps with DP 2.0 Alt Mode and 15W output, and one TRRS jack. Older manual front diagram says Gen 1, but its descriptive text says Gen 2. Micro Center lists two front USB-A ports, contradicted by maker and exact reviews. Built-in microphones are not sockets.

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-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-C	USB4 V2, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode	2	80	USB4	15	Yes	Motherboard
HDMI	HDMI 2.1 FRL	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	10GbE	2	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
AC power input	C14	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026V3.2 specifies two 80Gbps USB4 V2 ports, not 120Gbps display-bandwidth mode. Intel JHL9580 controller identity in the manual does not establish Thunderbolt device certification. USB 2.0 480Mbps and C14 inlet are corroborated by ServeTheHome external hardware review. All data/video connectors are onboard. No separate physical DisplayPort sockets.

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

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

8=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

6=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

No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speed

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

10Gbps=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 72Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact installed MT7925 radio lists a/b/g, 5GHz ac and 6GHz ax/be. Reviewer tests 6GHz. US manual FCC/IC sections explicitly permit indoor 5925-7125MHz use.10Certification listapi.cert.wi-fi.org/api/certificate/download/publicRead 8 October 2026MediaTek Filogic 360 MT7925 radio certificate WFA126057, pages 1 and 3, explicitly supports 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz. Exact installed radio is named in maker V3.2. US product manual permits indoor 5925-7125MHz and review directly tests 6GHz. This is radio capability corroboration, not whole-PC certification.

Wi-Fi module

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MediaTek MT79252Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly specifies MT7925. No vendor RAM, SSD or PSU sample marking is promoted to a guaranteed bill of materials.

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.

5.42Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Ethernet controller

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Realtek RTL81272Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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

None of 4 known

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 11 Pro1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Pre-installed OS row explicitly states Windows 11 Pro. The separate supported-OS row also lists Home and does not define the supplied edition.

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-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026

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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116points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact sample specifications confirm non-PRO Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB fixed RAM and Kingston 2TB SSD. Performance mode: 160W peak/130W sustained, Radeon Adrenalin 25.9.2. Review does not identify benchmark BIOS version.

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

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1,912points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Cinebench 2024 multi-core, same exact sample and Performance mode.

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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11,340points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Time Spy Graphics score, not total score 11284 or CPU score 10980. Same sample and Performance mode.

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

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2,187points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Steel Nomad DX12 score. Vulkan 2742 is a different API run and excluded. Same sample and Performance mode.

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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4,672MB/s7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026AS SSD sequential read test of internal sample Kingston OM8TAP42048K1-A00 2TB SSD. External ADATA USB4 and DiskSpd figures are excluded. Installed supplier may vary.

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.

AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)

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BMINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	FSR off	133.9
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	FSR off	97.9
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	87.3
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High, temporal AA	Not available	101.4
F1 24	1920	1080	High, temporal AA, 16x AF	Not available	191.2

Source7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same exact sample, Performance mode and Adrenalin 25.9.2. Cyberpunk rows explicitly FSR off and use the standard game benchmark table. Separate 30-minute Ultra loop mean 80.6fps is a different run and excluded. BG3/F1 conditions match source preset labels. Unstated ray tracing, frame generation, upscaling and BIOS conditions are left unspecified. Percentile P1 values are not stored as average 1% low FPS.

Measured noise and temperature

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

AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)

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BMINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)

Profile	Load	Distance (cm)	Noise (dB(A))
Performance, BIOS 1.03	Idle	15	35.5
Performance, BIOS 1.03	Max load	15	51.7

Source7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit BIOS 1.03 noise retest in Performance mode, Earthworks M23R at 15cm. Ambient 24.7dB(A). Stored idle and maximum-load results replace initial idle result 46.3. Other benchmarks are not assumed to use this BIOS.

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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51.7dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

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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35.5dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

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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70°C7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Temperature section: CPU remains around 70C at full load in Performance mode. Not a GPU-only temperature.

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

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

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8.2W7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Metrahit Energy wall-power table: average idle 8.2W, range 7.2-10.2W, Performance mode.

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

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165W7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Average wall draw during Cyberpunk 2077 at 1920x1080 Ultra, FSR off, Performance mode.

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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203W7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Peak 203W during combined Prime95 28.10 and FurMark 1.25 at 1280x720. Mean 168.3W. CPU-only Prime95 peak 204W is excluded.

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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5.7W7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Wall-power table labels Standby at 5.7W. Off mode is separately 2.3W. Exact ACPI sleep state is not published.

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

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130W7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewer observes stable sustained 130W CPU package power under stress in Performance mode. Separate from wall draw.

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.

MS-S1 MAX computer5Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/702314/minisforum-ms-s1-max-next-gen-ai-workstationRead 8 October 2026US retailer package-contents list explicitly names the computer. This is a partial inventory. Generic manual shows other accessories but says supplied accessories can vary by region, so those are not guaranteed here.

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.

2years1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026US maker store states 2-Year Seller Warranty. Exact US retail record independently lists two-year limited parts and labor warranty. Japanese one-year warranty is excluded.

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.

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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-s1-max-mini-pc1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 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.

pc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.html2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Official maker support specifications, Version V3.2, copyright 2025. Current maker store corroborates its ports and controllers.

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.

manuals.plus/m/7fcd3136e67d7b06a2451d79f6bd342a7aaf799faea973b5ac1efb22c51c9983_optim.pdf4Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/7fcd3136e67d7b06a2451d79f6bd342a7aaf799faea973b5ac1efb22c51c9983_optim.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker-branded MS-S1 MAX manual, 15 pages, copyright Micro Computer (HK) Tech Limited 2024-2025. Original document reproduced by Manuals+. No manual for P495 is used.

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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Both are also in the API. Back to all desktop PCs.