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Apple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022) vs Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
Product A: Apple
59 of 160 known
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MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
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Apple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
Dell Slim Desktop ECS1250
Valve Steam Machine (2026)
Beelink GTR9 Pro (395, 128GB)
Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)
GMKtec EVO-X2 (395, 128GB)
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NVIDIA DGX Spark
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)
HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
MINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)
Apple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
Dell Slim Desktop ECS1250
Valve Steam Machine (2026)
Beelink GTR9 Pro (395, 128GB)
Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)
GMKtec EVO-X2 (395, 128GB)Product B: Framework
Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
74 of 160 known
Apple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)
Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)
Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)
Apple Mac Studio (2026)
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Apple Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)
Dell Alienware Aurora R16
Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)
GEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)
MAINGEAR MG-1 MK II
ASUS ROG NUC (2025)
Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10
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Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)
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Apple Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)
Dell Alienware Aurora R16
Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)
GEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)
MAINGEAR MG-1 MK II
ASUS ROG NUC (2025)
Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 1077 of 152 fields differ
- 34 different values
- 43 known for one only
- 7 the same
- 68 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 76 desktop PCs.
- RAMA: 32GBB: 128GBFramework is 4 times higher.
- Max RAMA: 64GBB: 128GBFramework is 64 GB higher.
- CPU coresA: 10B: 16Framework has 6 more.
- Rear USB portsA: 6B: 4Apple has 2 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 197 × 95 mm
- BFramework: 96.8 × 226.1 mm
Weight
0 to 25 kg
All 160 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
MJMV3LL/A, Mac13,1, A26154Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102231Read 13 October 2026Mac Studio (2022) with M1 Max: Model Identifier Mac13,1. Apple's page prints the part number series MJMV2xx/a, while EveryMac and retail listings give MJMV3LL/A for the US base model. The EveryMac value is stored because it names the exact US order number. Mac13,2 and the M1 Ultra part MJMW3 are excluded. The A2615 model number comes from EveryMac.5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m1-max-10-core-cpu-24-core-gpu-2022-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Identifiers: MJMV3LL/A, Mac13,1, A2615, EMC 3988.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
Apple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)6Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m2-max-12-core-cpu-30-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026EveryMac page for the 2023 M2 Max model compares it with its predecessors, the 2022 M1 Mac Studio models. Generation lineage only. No M2 Max hardware is copied.16Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 23 October 2026Apple's June 2023 release compares the Mac Studio with M2 Max to the previous-generation Mac Studio with M1 Max.
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
€2,32915Press articleheise.de/-10295743Read 10 October 2026Launch coverage (Feb 2025): Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with 128 GB at EUR 2,329, with 64 GB at EUR 1,859 and the 32 GB Max 385 at EUR 1,279, all without SSD. The article does not say whether VAT is included or name a country.16Press articleitdaily.com/news/workplace/framework-desktop-amd-ryzen-maxRead 10 October 2026Lists the 128 GB Max+ 395 at EUR 2,329 and the box-only EUR 1,279 including VAT. VAT for the 128 GB price is not stated separately, but it comes from the same price list. Treated as the VAT-inclusive EU price. The USD launch price is 1999.
Markets
Colours
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Segment
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Case
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Case dimensions
Width197Height95Depth197mm(7.8 × 3.7 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026Size and Weight: height 3.7 in (9.5 cm), width 7.7 in (19.7 cm), depth 7.7 in (19.7 cm), converted exactly to millimetres. Overall chassis in its normal upright position.
Width96.8Height226.1Depth205.5mm(3.8 × 8.9 × 8.1 in)1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Specs, Case Dimensions: 96.8 x 205.5 x 226.1mm, with no axis labels. The maker top-cover drawing is 96.80 mm wide, and the maker product renders show an upright tower with a front panel three tiles wide and seven tall. Stored as width 96.8, depth 205.5, height 226.1 in that upright orientation.
Case volume
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Weight
Case model
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Case materials
Aluminium, Plastic1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Specs, Materials: 50% post-consumer-recycled aluminum and 30% post-consumer-recycled plastic. The maker names no panel-level split.13Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/framework-desktop-reviewRead 10 October 2026Design section: the side panels are plastic with some metal shielding inside and the top panel is entirely plastic. Fits the maker materials list of aluminum and plastic. The reviewed unit was the Max+ 395 with 64GB. No measured results from that unit are used.
Side panel
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Front panel
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Tool-less side panel
Dust filters
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VESA mount
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Display
None of 6 known
Screen size
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Native resolution
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Panel type
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Max refresh rate
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Touchscreen
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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Motherboard
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Motherboard
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Chipset
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Motherboard form factor
CPU socket
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FP117Maker spec sheet (PDF)raw.githubusercontent.com/FrameworkComputer/Framework-Desktop/main/Mainboard/Mainboard_Interfaces_Schematic_Framework_Desktop_Ryzen_AI_Max.pdfRead 10 October 2026Diagram labels the APU as FP11 Strix Point Halo, 120W.8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 10 October 2026CPU socket FP11.
Expansion slots
AApple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022)
Not availableBFramework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
| Mechanical slot type | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | No |
| M.2 E-key | 1 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
PCIe x16 slots
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0
Free expansion slots
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1
Fan headers
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Overclocking in BIOS
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Processor
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Processor
Processor brand
Processor codename
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Core configuration
AApple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022)
| Core type | Count |
|---|---|
| Performance | 8 |
| Efficiency | 2 |
BFramework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
| Core type | Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max core turbo clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 16 | Zen 5 | 3 | 5.1 |
Source1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 20268Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 10 October 202616x Zen 5, base clock 3 GHz, max boost up to 5.1 GHz. AMD gives one core class, so a single performance row is stored.
CPU cores
10
16
Performance cores
8
16
Efficiency cores
2
0
Threads
Max core turbo clock
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5.1GHz
L3 cache
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CPU core process node
CPU base power (chip rating)
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Peak CPU power (configured)
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140W1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Processor power level: 120W sustained, 140W boost power, as configured by Framework. This is the maker setting, not AMD's 55 W default TDP.4Press releaseframe.work/blog/framework-desktop-deep-dive-ryzen-ai-maxRead 10 October 2026Deep dive dated 12 Mar 2025: the 6-heatpipe heatsink and 120mm fan allow the maximum sustained 120W with 140W boost.
Unlocked multiplier
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NPU performance
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Cooling
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CPU cooler
CPU cooler model
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Cooler Master 6-heatpipe heatsink, 120 mm fan sold separately1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 202612Owner's manualguides.frame.work/Guide/CPU+Fan/489Read 10 October 2026The Desktop supports a 120 mm CPU fan with a 4-pin connector. A fan mounting kit is needed for your own fan. The fan itself is a separate option in the DIY Edition.
Radiator size
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Radiator position
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Case fans
AApple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022)
| Fan rotors |
|---|
| 2 |
Source9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/100665Read 13 October 2026Fan procedure: the fan assembly connects through two fan flex cables and two fan connectors and sits on the thermal module. Two fan rotors are counted. MacRumors, quoting iFixit, calls it a dual-fan assembly. Size, position, lighting and PWM are not stated.11Press articlemacrumors.com/2022/03/23/ifixit-mac-studio-teardownRead 13 October 2026Quotes iFixit on the M1 Max Mac Studio: a massive heatsink with a dual-fan assembly.
BFramework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
Not availableNumber of case fans
2
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Graphics
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Discrete GPU
GPU
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GPU brand
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Graphics card
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VRAM
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VRAM type
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GPU board power
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GPU boost clock
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Graphics card length
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Graphics card thickness
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GPU power connector
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Configured RAM speed
8,000MT/s1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Memory Speed: 8000 MT/s on the 300 Series. The newer Ryzen AI Max PRO 495 column is 8533 MT/s and is not used.4Press releaseframe.work/blog/framework-desktop-deep-dive-ryzen-ai-maxRead 10 October 2026256-bit memory bus at 8000 MT/s, 256GB/s bandwidth, eight 32-bit LPDDR5x packages for 128GB. Soldered because LPCAMM2 was not feasible.
Rated kit speed
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Memory kit
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RAM upgrade
Soldered1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Memory is listed as soldered.2Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-desktopRead 10 October 2026The post says the LPDDR5x is soldered and non-upgradeable because modular memory was not technically feasible at this bus width.
Memory slots
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RAM slots
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Free RAM slots
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Max RAM for this CPU and GPU
ECC memory
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Storage
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Storage
512GB
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Installed drives
AApple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022)
| Capacity (GB) | Type |
|---|---|
| 512 | SSD, protocol not stated |
BFramework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
Not availableStorage slots and bays
AApple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022)
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| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 2 | No |
M.2 slots
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2
Free M.2 slots
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2
Free drive bays
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0
Fastest storage-slot PCIe generation
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4
Power supply
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PSU rated output
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400W1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Power Supply: FlexATX, 400W, ATX 3.0 power interface, 150.0 x 81.5 x 40.5mm.5Press releaseframe.work/blog/framework-desktop-deep-dive-power-supplyRead 10 October 2026Deep dive dated 21 May 2025: semi-custom 400W power supply built with FSP.
PSU form factor
PSU efficiency
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Modular cables
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PSU model
Framework 400 W FlexATX power supply (semi-custom, made by FSP)5Press releaseframe.work/blog/framework-desktop-deep-dive-power-supplyRead 10 October 2026Built with FSP from a higher-wattage off-the-shelf unit downrated to 400W, with a Delta 40 mm fan. No retail model name is given.
Native 12V-2x6 cable
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Ports
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User-facing I/O position
User-facing ports
AApple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 3 | 2 | 10 |
| SD card | SDXC UHS-II | 1 | Not available |
BFramework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
Not availableRear ports
AApple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 | 4 | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 3 | 2 | 5 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| HDMI | Up to 4K at 60Hz | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | 10Gb Ethernet | 1 | 10 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| 3.5 mm audio | High-impedance headphone support | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| AC power input | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
BFramework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| DisplayPort | 2.1 UHBR10 | 2 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| USB-C | USB4 | 2 | 40 | USB4 | Yes | Motherboard |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 5 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2 | 10 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| 3.5 mm audio | Combo headphone and microphone jack | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
User-facing USB ports
2
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User-facing USB-C ports
2
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Rear USB ports
6
4
Thunderbolt
Yes
No
Ethernet speed
10Gbps
5Gbps
Discrete GPU output ports
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0
Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
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Wi-Fi antenna
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Internal10Reviewservethehome.com/framework-desktop-reviewRead 10 October 2026Page 3 shows the RZ717 Wi-Fi 7 module on the board and the Framework antenna guide shows internal antenna modules. No external antennas are included.11Owner's manualguides.frame.work/Guide/Antenna+Module/488Read 10 October 2026Replacement guide for the left and right antenna modules inside the chassis. No external antenna is part of the product.
Ethernet controller
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Camera and audio
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Webcam
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Built-in speaker drivers
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Total speaker power
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Microphones
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Audio features
3.5 mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, HDMI port with multichannel audio output1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026Audio section: 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones and an HDMI port with multichannel audio output.
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Lighting
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RGB lighting
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Lit parts
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Lighting standard
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Lighting software
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Software
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Operating system
OS family
Control software
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Upgradeability
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Proprietary parts
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Max graphics card length
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Max CPU cooler height
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Game frame rates
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Measured noise and temperature
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Fan noise per load
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Highest measured fan noise
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Measured fan noise at idle
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CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured power
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Power draw idle
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Power draw gaming
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Power draw max
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Power draw sleep or off
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Certifications
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ENERGY STAR
Yes1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Sustainability list includes Energy Star 9.0 certification. The ENERGY STAR record for model FRAMPA0000 confirms it.9Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026Certified 2025-05-28 for the United States and other markets.
Copilot+ PC
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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)
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Other certifications
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80 Plus Gold (110V) and 80 Plus Silver (230V) certifications for the Power Supply1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Verbatim from the Sustainability list. The Gold and Silver tiers apply at different line voltages, so psu_efficiency is left empty.
In the box
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In the box
Mac Studio, Power cord1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111900Read 13 October 2026In the Box: Mac Studio and a power cord. No keyboard, mouse or cable is included.
Framework Desktop DIY Edition chassis with pre-installed Mainboard, heatsink, power supply, top panel and front panel, Left panel (black or translucent), CPU fan mounting kit, Front panel tiles (at least 21), Framework Desktop Screwdriver6Owner's manualguides.frame.work/Guide/Framework+Desktop+DIY+Edition+Quick+Start+Guide/464Read 10 October 2026Step 1: chassis with pre-installed Mainboard, heatsink, power supply, top panel and front panel, a left panel (black or translucent), the screwdriver and at least 21 tiles. Step 2: AC cable, fan and mounting kit, expansion cards and storage are optional purchases. The spec page also lists a CPU fan mounting kit.
Included extras
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Specs, Warranty (checked on the US page 2026-10-10): 1-year Framework Limited Warranty, with an optional 3-year warranty. The EU and UK pages of the same spec table show 2 years (3 years for Spain). Stored 1 for the US reference market, which matches the US launch price. The earlier value of 2 was the EU and UK term.14Maker product pageframe.work/warrantyRead 10 October 2026Warranty period: one (1) year from the date of delivery unless the order confirmation or invoice says otherwise. The page lists no separate EU or UK term.
Warranty service
Links
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Product page
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Spec sheet
Manual
EPREL registration number
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