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Apple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025) vs MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
Product A: Apple
69 of 160 known
HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)
MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
MINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
NVIDIA DGX Spark
Apple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
Khadas Mind 2s
ASUS ROG NUC (2025)
GEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)
GMKtec EVO-X2 (395, 128GB)
Beelink SER9 Pro (H 255)
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Compare the MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB) with
HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)
MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
MINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
NVIDIA DGX Spark
Apple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
Khadas Mind 2s
ASUS ROG NUC (2025)
GEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)
GMKtec EVO-X2 (395, 128GB)
Beelink SER9 Pro (H 255)Product B: MINISFORUM
66 of 160 known
NVIDIA DGX Spark
Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)
MSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US
GMKtec EVO-X2 (395, 128GB)
Dell Alienware Area-51 (2025)
CORSAIR ONE i600
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
Beelink GTR9 Pro (395, 128GB)
Khadas Mind 2s
HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)
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Compare the Apple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025) with
NVIDIA DGX Spark
Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)
MSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US
GMKtec EVO-X2 (395, 128GB)
Dell Alienware Area-51 (2025)
CORSAIR ONE i600
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
Beelink GTR9 Pro (395, 128GB)
Khadas Mind 2s
HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)77 of 152 fields differ
- 36 different values
- 41 known for one only
- 7 the same
- 68 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 76 desktop PCs.
- Max RAMA: 256GBB: 96GBApple is 160 GB higher.
- Power supplyA: 480WB: 240WApple is 240 W higher.
- CPU coresA: 28B: 16Apple has 12 more.
- RAMA: 96GBB: 64GBApple is 32 GB higher.
- User-facing USB portsA: 2B: 3MINISFORUM has 1 more.
- Rear USB portsA: 6B: 4Apple has 2 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 197 × 95 mm
- BMINISFORUM: 196 × 48 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
MU973LL/A, A3389, Mac15,144Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m3-ultra-28-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Identifiers: MU973LL/A, Mac15,14, A3389, EMC 8859.5Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4513876: Mac Studio (M3 Ultra), model A3389, additional information MU973, 28 physical cores, 96 GB, one SSD. United States and Canada.6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102231Read 10 October 2026Identify your Mac Studio model: Mac Studio (2025) with M3 Ultra, Model Identifier Mac15,14, part numbers MU973xx/A.
GTIN / EAN
195949056734, 1959490569015Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026UPCs 195949056734 and 195949056901 from the same MU973 record. Which UPC maps to which regional part is not stated.
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)20Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 23 October 2026Apple's August 2026 release compares the Mac Studio with M5 Ultra to the previous-generation Mac Studio with M3 Ultra.21Press articlemacworld.com/article/3220024/apple-announces-the-m5-ultra-mac-studio-with-up-to-512gb-of-ram.htmlRead 23 October 2026Macworld says buyers can now get an M5 Ultra Mac Studio instead of the M3 Ultra model.
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Segment
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Form factor
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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/122211Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight: 19.7 cm width and depth and 9.5 cm height, converted to mm.
Case volume
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Weight
Case model
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Case materials
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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
Apple service part 661-502057Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Orderable parts item 36: logic board 661-50205 for M3 Ultra, 28-core CPU, 60-core GPU, 96 GB. This is an Apple service part identifier.
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Chipset
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Motherboard form factor
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CPU socket
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Expansion slots
AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)
Not availableBMINISFORUM 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 slots
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1
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 (M3 Ultra, 2025)
| Core type | Count |
|---|---|
| Performance | 20 |
| Efficiency | 8 |
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
28
16
Performance cores
20
16
Efficiency cores
8
0
Threads
Max core turbo clock
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5.4GHz
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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Unlocked multiplier
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NPU performance
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Integrated GPU
Cooling
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CPU cooler
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 fans
AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)
| Fan rotors |
|---|
| 2 |
BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
| Fan rotors |
|---|
| 1 |
Number of case fans
2
1
Graphics
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Discrete GPU
GPU
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GPU brand
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Graphics card
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VRAM
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VRAM type
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GPU board power
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GPU boost clock
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Graphics card length
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Graphics card thickness
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GPU power connector
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Configured RAM speed
6,400MT/s18Spec databaselowendmac.com/1234/apple-silicon-m3-ultra-chip-specsRead 10 October 2026M3 Ultra chip specs list LPDDR5-6400 (3200 MHz) on a 1024-bit bus with about 819.2 GB/s, which matches the 819GB/s memory bandwidth Apple publishes. Apple does not publish the transfer rate. The chip is the same in the 28-core and 32-core models. The same page lists a 4.05 GHz P-core clock, which is not stored because the ENERGY STAR record lists 3.6 GHz.19Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m3-ultra-early-2025Read 10 October 2026Memory row for the 96 GB base model: LPDDR5-6400. Agrees with the Low End Mac chip page. Apple does not publish the transfer rate.
Rated kit speed
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Memory kit
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RAM upgrade
Memory slots
AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)
Not availableBMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO-DIMM | 2 | Yes | 32 |
RAM slots
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2
Free RAM slots
Not available
0
Max RAM for this CPU and GPU
Storage
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Storage
1TB
1TB
Installed drives
AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)
| Capacity (GB) | Type |
|---|---|
| 1,000 | SSD, protocol not stated |
BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
| Capacity (GB) | Type |
|---|---|
| 1,000 | SSD, protocol not stated |
Storage slots and bays
AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)
Not availableBMINISFORUM 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 |
M.2 slots
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3
Free M.2 slots
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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
480W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Maximum continuous power 480W. The ENERGY STAR record lists an internal supply rated 480 W.5Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026internal_power_supply_rated_power_w 480.
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 factor
PSU efficiency
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Modular cables
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PSU model
Apple service part 661-508867Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Power supply 661-50886, one part for both chip models.
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ATX version
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Native 12V-2x6 cable
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Ports
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User-facing I/O position
User-facing ports
AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 5 | 2 | 120 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| SD card | SDXC UHS-II | 1 | Not available | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026On front (M3 Ultra): two Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120 Gb/s) and an SDXC card slot (UHS-II). The M4 Max front USB-C ports are excluded.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/15Read 10 October 2026On Mac Studio with the M3 Ultra chip, the two front USB-C ports are Thunderbolt 5. The SDXC slot supports SD 4.0 cards.
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 ports
AApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 5 / USB4 | 4 | 120 | Thunderbolt 5 | Yes |
| USB-A | USB 3 | 2 | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | 10Gb Ethernet | 1 | 10 | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
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 ports
2
3
User-facing USB-C ports
2
0
Rear USB ports
6
4
Thunderbolt
Yes
Not available
Ethernet speed
10Gbps
2.5Gbps
Discrete GPU output ports
Not available
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Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
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Wi-Fi module
Not available
Wi-Fi antenna
Not available
Bluetooth
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
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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Webcam
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Built-in speaker drivers
11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Audio section lists a built-in speaker in the singular. The exploded view shows one Speaker.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Exploded view lists one Speaker, item 34.
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Total speaker power
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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/122211Read 10 October 2026
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Lighting
None of 4 known
RGB lighting
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Lit parts
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Lighting standard
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Lighting software
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Software
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Operating system
OS family
Control software
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Upgradeability
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Proprietary parts
Motherboard, PSU, Case, Fan connectors, Drive mounts7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Logic board, power supply and housing are ordered as Apple assemblies. SSD modules are Apple service parts with no M.2 socket. The fan flex cables use locking connectors on the logic board.
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Max graphics card length
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Max CPU cooler height
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Warranty kept after upgrade
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Measured performance
None of 8 known
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
None of 6 known
Fan noise per load
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Highest measured fan noise
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Measured fan noise at idle
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CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured power
None of 6 known
Power draw idle
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Power draw gaming
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Power draw max
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Power draw sleep or off
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Certifications
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ENERGY STAR
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Environment section states ENERGY STAR certified.5Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026Record is listed as certified.
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Copilot+ PC
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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)
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Other certifications
EU RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU, with applicable exemptions)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Footnote declares compliance with EU Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including lead exemptions such as high-temperature solder. Manufacturer declaration, not an independent certificate.
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In the box
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In the box
Mac Studio, Power cord1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Mac Studio and a power cord.
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Included extras
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Warranty service
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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Manual
support.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/1510Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Mac Studio User Guide, 2025 version, Take a tour page.
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EPREL registration number
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