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General

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Series

Mac Studio2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026

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.

Mac17,15, MHL74LL/A6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102231Read 7 October 2026Mac Studio (M5 Ultra), 2026: Model Identifier Mac17,15. Identifier covers this hardware family. Regional part-number wildcard MHL74xx/A is not a complete SKU and is omitted.15Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Mac-Studio-Desktop-Apple-M5-Ultra-96GB-Unified-Memory-1TB-SSD-in-Silver-MHL74LLA/p/248217.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US MHL74LL/A listing states 30-core M 5 Ultra CPU, 64-core GPU, 96 GB unified memory and 1 TB SSD. Existing Mac17,15 family identifier is retained with its maker identification source.

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

19595107897715Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Mac-Studio-Desktop-Apple-M5-Ultra-96GB-Unified-Memory-1TB-SSD-in-Silver-MHL74LLA/p/248217.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact MHL74LL/A listing states UPC 195951078977. Configuration matches the reference 30 CPU/64 GPU/96 GB/1 TB, not a custom memory or GPU upgrade.

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.

25 August 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026

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

Available7Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/the-new-mac-mini-and-mac-studio-are-available-todayRead 7 October 2026September 22 available-today maker release supports available status on October 7.

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.

Apple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026Apple's August 2026 release compares the Mac Studio with M5 Ultra to the previous-generation Mac Studio with M3 Ultra.25Press 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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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.

$5,4992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability: US M5 Ultra starts at $5499. Education $5099 and later/CTO prices excluded.

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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.

€6,59916Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026German release, Prices and Availability: Mac Studio with M5 Ultra from 6,599 Euro including VAT. This is the base 30-core CPU and 64-core GPU model, matching the 5,499 USD base price. Education price of 6,119 Euro is excluded.

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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.

US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026

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/128107Read 10 October 2026

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.

Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026Maker names creatives, developers, AI researchers and pro workflows.

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.

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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.

Width197Height95Depth197mm(7.8 × 3.7 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

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.

3.6kg(7.9 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026M5 Ultra published weight 3.6 kg, with configuration and manufacturing variation footnote. M5 Max 2.7 kg excluded.

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

Apple housing 923-1528210Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 39 lists Housing 923-15282 for both M5 Max and M5 Ultra. This is the maker part number, not a retail case name.

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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/128107Read 10 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.

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.

No12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127344Read 8 October 2026Bottom Cover removal requires a nylon probe and Torx Plus 10IP driver to remove four screws. Chassis access is not tool-less. No side-panel material is inferred.

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.

Dust filters

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VESA mount

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Display

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Motherboard

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Motherboard

Apple service assembly 661-6333910Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded View and Orderable Parts, row 36. Apple repair-order identifier for the 30-core CPU, 64-core GPU, 96 GB logic-board assembly. This is a service assembly identifier, not a discovered board supplier marking.

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Chipset

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

Proprietary10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026The logic board is an Apple service assembly sized for this enclosure. It is 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.

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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.

29Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Fan Removal step 3: flip up the locking lever on each of the two fan connectors. Counts physical connectors, not fan rotors.

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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 M5 Ultra1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

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/128107Read 10 October 2026

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 Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

Core type	Count	Core
Super	10	Super
Performance	20	Performance

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026M5 Ultra Chip section: base 30-core CPU with 10 super and 20 performance cores. 36-core CPU / 80-core GPU upgrade excluded.

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

3019Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-ultra-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Spec page lists M5 Ultra 30C64G with 30 cores and 30 threads. Apple lists 10 super cores and 20 performance cores and no thread count.

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.

3nm21Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/apple-mac-studio-m5-ultra-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says M5 Ultra connects a pair of dual-die M5 Max SoCs over UltraFusion. Apple states the M5 Max dies are third-generation 3 nm. The review sample was a 36-core, 256 GB unit, so no measured values are used.22Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-debuts-m5-pro-and-m5-max-to-supercharge-the-most-demanding-pro-workflowsRead 10 October 2026M5 Pro and M5 Max combine two third-generation 3-nanometer dies. Apple gives no process figure for M5 Ultra itself.

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.

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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 M5 Ultra 64-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

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/127361Read 10 October 2026Fan procedure, Removal steps 1–5. Describes the fan attached to the thermal module and two fan flex cables. This fan-and-heat-sink arrangement supports air cooling. No chassis-fan count or location is inferred.

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 Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

Fan rotors
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Source9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Removal steps peel back the tabs of two fan flex cables and unlock two fan connectors, then lift one fan off the thermal module.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 38 lists one Fan 923-15290 for both chips. The Fan procedure (127361) disconnects two fan flex cables from two connectors. The spec database entry lists 2 fans.19Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-ultra-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table lists Fans: 2.

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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

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026The M5 Ultra SoC contains the published 64-core integrated GPU. There is no discrete graphics board in the base configuration.

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

96GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026Memory: standard 96 GB for 30-core CPU / 64-core GPU. The purchase-time maximum is separately resolved from the live US configurator and exact orderable logic-board table. Installed reference memory remains 96 GB.

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

RAM type

LPDDR5X18Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026Memory section: M5 Ultra with 30-core CPU and 64-core GPU uses LPDDR5X-9600 on 8 channels, 96 GB as 8 x 12 GB. Tom's Hardware writes LPDDR5 in its spec table. The 1.2 TB/s bandwidth from Apple fits 9600 MT/s on a 1024-bit bus, not LPDDR5-6400.

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.

9,600MT/s18Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026Reported transfer rate from the same memory section. Apple does not publish it.

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 package11Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-studio/m5-ultra-chip-30-core-cpu-64-core-gpu-256gb-memory-1tb-storageRead 8 October 2026Memory help panel explicitly says M-series chips include unified memory and that unified memory cannot be upgraded later. This is integrated memory with purchase-time capacity choices.

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.

256GB10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Row 36 explicitly lists 30-core CPU/64-core GPU boards with 96 GB (661-63339) and 256 GB (661-63340). The 512 GB board 661-63343 has the different 36-core CPU/80-core GPU. This supports a 256 GB purchase-time maximum for the unchanged reference CPU/GPU, not a later upgrade. The tech sheet Memory paragraph groups 256 GB with the upgraded chip, contrary to its Configure to Order paragraph, repair table and live configurator.11Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-studio/m5-ultra-chip-30-core-cpu-64-core-gpu-256gb-memory-1tb-storageRead 8 October 2026US live configurator checked 8 October 2026. Selected 256 GB while the 30-core CPU/64-core GPU remained selected. Final summary and URL confirmed 30-core CPU, 64-core GPU, 256 GB unified memory and 1 TB storage. Only 96 GB and 256 GB are offered for this chip. The 512 GB option is announced for late October and not included. Stored RAM remains the 96 GB reference 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 Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

Capacity (GB)
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Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026M5 Ultra Storage: standard 1 TB SSD equals 1000 decimal GB. Interface and PCIe generation are not named, so those cells are omitted.

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 Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

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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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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.

480W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026Electrical section lists Maximum continuous power: 480W for M5 Max and M5 Ultra. The rated PSU output comes from the ENERGY STAR record.17Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026Record 4693499 Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) A3546 lists internal power supply rated power 480 W. Its UPC list includes 195951078977 of this model. The record TEC of 27.5 kWh is for the 36-core, 512 GB configuration, so no TEC is stored.

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.

Proprietary10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026The power supply 661-50886 is an Apple service part with a bus bar and signal cable. It is not an ATX, SFX or external adapter format.

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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 assembly 661-5088610Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded View and Orderable Parts, row 4. Apple repair-order identifier for the power-supply assembly used in this 2026 Mac Studio family. No supplier model, output rating or ATX form factor is inferred.

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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.

Front4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026

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 Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

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/128107Read 10 October 2026On front (M5 Ultra): two Thunderbolt 5 ports up to 120Gb/s and an SDXC card slot (UHS-II).4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour explicitly identifies two front Thunderbolt 5 ports for M5 Ultra, unlike Max USB 3. Also labels SDXC card slot.

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 Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	4	120	Thunderbolt 5	Yes	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3	2	5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026Connections lists four Thunderbolt 5 ports up to 120Gb/s on the back, 10Gb Ethernet (Nbase-T with 1, 2.5, 5 and 10Gb over RJ-45) and a 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour labels back four Thunderbolt 5, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, two USB-A, HDMI and audio. Data rate and HDMI version also use the tech sheet.

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

6=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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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.

0=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

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 GHz8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Mac Studio (2026 M5 Ultra) named in table with ax@6 GHz, ax@5 GHz and ax@2.4 GHz. Frequency support only is used. Table does not name be maximum data rates. 6 GHz regional availability remains conditional.

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

Apple N11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

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

Internal13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127359Read 8 October 2026Antenna 1 procedure mounts its coaxial cable in the logic-board channel inside the housing. Antennas 2 and 3 also appear in the internal repair sequence. No external antenna accessory is used.

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Bluetooth

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

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

Realtek 812718Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026System Information on the 2026 Mac Studio shows a PCIe Realtek 8127 10 Gb Ethernet controller. The article tested M5 Max and M5 Ultra units. Both use Ethernet board 923-15286.

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.

110Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 34 lists one Speaker 923-12475.

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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.

020Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-ultra-30-core-cpu-64-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sound section lists Microphone: None and Sound In: None.

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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.

High-impedance headphone support on the 3.5 mm jack, Multichannel audio output over HDMI1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026Audio section lists a built-in speaker, a 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones, and an HDMI port that supports multichannel audio output.

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Lighting

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RGB lighting

No19Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-ultra-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table lists Decor Lights: No.

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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 27 Golden Gate3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/the-new-mac-mini-and-mac-studio-are-available-todayRead 5 October 2026Available-today publication explicitly names recently released macOS 27.

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

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

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 mounts9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Fan flex cables sit in locking-lever connectors on the logic board. This differs from ordinary 3-pin or 4-pin PC fan headers.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Logic board (661-63339 for the 30-core CPU, 64-core GPU and 96 GB model), power supply 661-50886, housing, fan on locking flex connectors and SSD modules (661-63354 for 1 TB) are all ordered as Apple assemblies.

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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

4,294points24Measurementeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-ultra-30-core-cpu-64-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Mac17,15, calculated by EveryMac. Not a controlled review test. Mixed macOS and Geekbench 6 versions. The identifier also covers the 36-core CPU option, so the multi-core average is not stored.

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

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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 Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

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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 Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

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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/128107Read 10 October 2026

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

Gold14Certification listepeat.net/product-details/b7767848d6244b3ba2ee18f79d399fb4Read 8 October 2026Active US registration for Apple Mac Studio (M 5 Max, M 5 Ultra), model identifiers A3545/A3546, registered 23 September 2026. Covers the 2026 family and selected US configuration. Certification registry takes precedence over CDW reporting EPEAT Compliant No.

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Copilot+ PC

No23Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/drivers-firmware/learn-more-about-copilot-pcs-and-windows-11-pcs-from-surfaceRead 10 October 2026Microsoft defines Copilot+ PCs as Windows 11 PCs with an NPU above 40 TOPS. This Mac ships with macOS 27.

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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.

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Other certifications

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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 Studio, Power cord1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

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.

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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.

1year5Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US Apple One-Year Limited Warranty for Mac products. Current version applies from April 22, 2022. Manufacturer warranty, separate from statutory rights.

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-in5Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026Warranty Service Options lists carry-in service and mail-in service when Apple finds the product eligible. Apple chooses the method. DIY parts service cannot be represented by the schema.

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Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultra2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026

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/1281071Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

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-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2026/mac/274Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026

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.