Minisforum MS-02 Ultra review: Workstation as a mini PC with Intel Core Ultra, PCIe & high-speed network

[Redaktion]

The Minisforum MS-02 Ultra combines powerful Intel Core Ultra hardware with an exceptionally extensive range of features in a compact format. Thanks to its high computing power, integrated AI acceleration, and versatile expansion and network options, it is aimed at demanding users. Does the MS-02 Ultra 2025 belong to the top class of mini PCs? Our test provides the answers.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Minisforum-MS-02-Ultra-review-Workstation-as-a-mini-PC-with-Intel-Core-Ultra-PCIe-high-speed-network.1199194.0.html

[Slow af iGPU]

Wait, so the Radeon 8060S in the Strix Halo APU is 5.66 times, or 466 %, faster, but a Strix Halo PC costs "only" about 2 times more (and have more and faster RAM due to Strix Halo being quad-channel (4*64-bit = 256-bit APU))? But note tho: The Radeon 8060S is about as fast as a 4060 Laptop[1] and if you'd build a desktop PC with a 4060[2], the desktop PC would be much cheaper.

[1]
According to 3dmark.com/search:

• 8060S: "Average score: 10013"
• 4060 (notebook): "Average score: 10511"
• 4070 (notebook): "Average score: 12537"

[2] Don't, get a 16 GB VRAM GPU: youtube.com/watch?v=ric7yb1VaoA "Gaming Laptops are in Trouble - VRAM Testing w/ ‪@Hardwareunboxed‬"

[davidm]

I don't know why nbc doesn't do the consumer a favour and just state in every article that the fast memory of kits like the 395+ provide a compelling advantage. AIDA (memory copy speed), "NPU" (the AMD has none but is still much faster than the NPU enabled ms-02), power usage anything with a 395+ is much better than this kit with its slow, slow RAM.