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MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB) vs NVIDIA DGX Spark
Product A: MINISFORUM
66 of 160 known
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)
HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
Apple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
MINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)
Dell Slim Desktop ECS1250
Valve Steam Machine (2026)
Beelink GTR9 Pro (395, 128GB)
Apple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)
GMKtec EVO-X2 (395, 128GB)
Dell Alienware Area-51 AAT2265
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Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)
HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
Apple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
MINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)
Dell Slim Desktop ECS1250
Valve Steam Machine (2026)
Beelink GTR9 Pro (395, 128GB)
Apple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)
GMKtec EVO-X2 (395, 128GB)
Dell Alienware Area-51 AAT2265Product B: NVIDIA
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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)
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)
GEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)
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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)
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)
GEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)64 of 152 fields differ
- 38 different values
- 26 known for one only
- 8 the same
- 80 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 76 desktop PCs.
- RAMA: 64GBB: 128GBNVIDIA is 64 GB higher.
- Max RAMA: 96GBB: 128GBNVIDIA is 32 GB higher.
- Rear USB portsA: 4B: 3MINISFORUM has 1 more.
- CPU coresA: 16B: 20NVIDIA has 4 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AMINISFORUM: 196 × 48 mm
- BNVIDIA: 150 × 50.5 mm
Weight
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General
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Case
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Case dimensions
Width196Height48Depth189mm(7.7 × 1.9 × 7.4 in)1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Specification: product dimension 196 x 189 x 48 mm. The same axis order is used for the catalog's MS-01. The 48 mm side is the height.
Width150Height50.5Depth150mm(5.9 × 2 × 5.9 in)1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/products/workstations/dgx-sparkRead 10 October 2026150 mm L x 150 mm W x 50.5 mm H. Stored as width 150, depth 150 and height 50.5.
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Display
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Motherboard
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Expansion slots
AMINISFORUM 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.
BNVIDIA DGX Spark
Not availablePCIe x16 slots
1
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Free expansion slots
1
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Fan headers
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Overclocking in BIOS
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Processor
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Processor
Processor brand
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Core configuration
AMINISFORUM 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.
BNVIDIA DGX Spark
| Core type | Count | Core | Max core turbo clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 10 | Arm Cortex-X925 | 4.004 |
| Efficiency | 10 | Arm Cortex-A725 | 2.86 |
Source1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/products/workstations/dgx-sparkRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: 20-core Arm, 10 Cortex-X925 + 10 Cortex-A725, in the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip. NVIDIA does not class the cores as performance or efficiency and publishes no clocks. The split follows ServeTheHome. Max clocks come from the SPEC CPU 2026 report.7Reviewservethehome.com/nvidia-dgx-spark-review-the-gb10-machine-is-so-freaking-coolRead 10 October 2026Page 3: ten Arm Cortex-X925 performance cores and ten Cortex-A725 efficient cores. NVIDIA does not class the cores as performance or efficiency. The split follows ServeTheHome and the SPEC CPU 2026 report. Max clocks come from the SPEC report.11Spec databasespec.org/cpu2026/results/res2026q2/cpu2026-20260210-00020.htmlRead 10 October 2026lscpu in the SPEC CPU 2026 report: CPU max MHz 4004 for the Cortex-X925 cores and 2860 for the Cortex-A725 cores, stored as 4.004 and 2.86 GHz. The report calls the CPU nominal 3900 MHz, and the BIOS name is GB10 Spark CPU @ 3.9GHz. NVIDIA publishes no core clocks. Base clocks are not stated, so none are stored. The report states 5 e-cores and 5 p-cores in each of two clusters, which matches the performance and efficiency split.
CPU cores
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Performance cores
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10
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10
Threads
Max core turbo clock
5.4GHz
4.004GHz
L3 cache
CPU core process node
CPU base power (chip rating)
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
AMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
| Fan rotors |
|---|
| 1 |
BNVIDIA DGX Spark
Not availableNumber of case fans
1
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Graphics
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Discrete GPU
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GPU brand
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Graphics card
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VRAM
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GPU boost clock
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GPU power connector
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Memory
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RAM
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Rated kit speed
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Memory kit
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RAM upgrade
Memory slots
AMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO-DIMM | 2 | Yes | 32 |
BNVIDIA DGX Spark
Not availableRAM slots
2
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Free RAM slots
0
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Max RAM for this CPU and GPU
Storage
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Storage
1TB
4TB
Installed drives
AMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
| Capacity (GB) | Type |
|---|---|
| 1,000 | SSD, protocol not stated |
BNVIDIA DGX Spark
| Capacity (GB) | Type | PCIe generation |
|---|---|---|
| 4,000 | NVMe SSD | 5 |
Source1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/products/workstations/dgx-sparkRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: up to 4 TB NVMe M.2 with self-encryption. The datasheet and the reviewed Founders Edition list 4 TB, stored as 4000 GB decimal. The user guide also lists a 1 TB option. The PCIe generation comes from StorageReview. Drive model is not stated.15Reviewstoragereview.com/review/nvidia-dgx-spark-review-the-ai-appliance-bringing-datacenter-capabilities-to-desktopsRead 10 October 2026lstopo and the board photo: the SSD is a PCIe Gen5 2242 M.2 drive. The reviewed unit has a 4TB Samsung NVMe drive. The drive model is not stated.
Storage slots and bays
AMINISFORUM 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 |
BNVIDIA DGX Spark
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2242 | PCIe NVMe | 5 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
Source8Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-dgx-spark-reviewRead 10 October 2026Hardware section: a removable rubber foot hides the wireless antennas and gives access to the user-replaceable M.2 2242 SSD. The reviewed Founders Edition came with a 4 TB drive. One slot, occupied. PCIe generation and lanes come from StorageReview.15Reviewstoragereview.com/review/nvidia-dgx-spark-review-the-ai-appliance-bringing-datacenter-capabilities-to-desktopsRead 10 October 2026lstopo: the 2242 M.2 SSD connects with PCIe Gen5 x4.
M.2 slots
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Free M.2 slots
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Free drive bays
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Fastest storage-slot PCIe generation
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Power supply
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PSU rated output
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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ATX version
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Native 12V-2x6 cable
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Ports
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User-facing I/O position
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User-facing ports
AMINISFORUM 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.
BNVIDIA DGX Spark
Not availableRear ports
AMINISFORUM 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.
BNVIDIA DGX Spark
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Power out (W) | DP Alt Mode | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 20Gbps | 3 | 20 | 15 | Yes | Motherboard |
| DC in | USB Type-C power input (USB PD), 240 W adapter | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | 2.1a | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | 10GbE | 1 | 10 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Other | QSFP56 (NVIDIA ConnectX-7) | 2 | 200 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
Source2Owner's manualdocs.nvidia.com/dgx/dgx-spark/hardware.htmlRead 10 October 2026Rear Panel: power button, 4x USB Type-C (one for power delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1a, 1x RJ-45 (10 GbE) and 2x QSFP (ConnectX-7). The power-delivery USB-C is stored as the power input and the other three as data ports. QSFP is stored as other. 200 Gbps is the maker NIC rating. ServeTheHome measured about 96 Gbps of combined traffic because the NIC uses a PCIe Gen5 x4 link.7Reviewservethehome.com/nvidia-dgx-spark-review-the-gb10-machine-is-so-freaking-coolRead 10 October 2026Page 1: USB Type-C power input, then three USB 3 20Gbps Type-C ports with DisplayPort alt mode, HDMI, Realtek 10GbE and two ConnectX-7 QSFP56 ports.12Owner's manualdocs.nvidia.com/dgx/dgx-spark/compliance.htmlRead 10 October 2026USB-C Ports Rating: each USB-C port can be loaded at 5V/3A, so 15 W per port. The total output power of the USB-C ports is limited to 30 W. Stored on the three data ports.
User-facing USB ports
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User-facing USB-C ports
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Rear USB ports
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Thunderbolt
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Ethernet speed
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10Gbps
Discrete GPU output ports
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Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
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Wi-Fi module
Wi-Fi antenna
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Internal7Reviewservethehome.com/nvidia-dgx-spark-review-the-gb10-machine-is-so-freaking-coolRead 10 October 2026Tom's Hardware places the wireless antennas under the removable bottom foot, so they are internal.8Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-dgx-spark-reviewRead 10 October 2026Wireless antennas sit under the removable bottom foot. No external antenna is supplied.
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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Lighting
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Lighting software
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Software
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Operating system
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Upgradeability
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Proprietary parts
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Warranty kept after upgrade
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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 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
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EPEAT
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Copilot+ PC
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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)
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Other certifications
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cULus Listed I.T.E. E317539, FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED (Canada), CE (Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, RoHS 2011/65/EU, ErP 2009/125/EC), UKCA, RCM (Australia and New Zealand), VCCI Class B, BSMI (CNS 13438 Class B), KC (South Korea), CCC and SRRC (China)12Owner's manualdocs.nvidia.com/dgx/dgx-spark/compliance.htmlRead 10 October 2026Regulatory Compliance Information for Model P4242. Marks as listed by NVIDIA: cULus Listed I.T.E. E317539, FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED, CE (RED, RoHS, ErP), UKCA, RCM, VCCI Class B, BSMI, KC, CCC and SRRC. The page lists no ENERGY STAR or EPEAT.
In the box
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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