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.

[caplam]

Looks promising.
I'd like to have details about pcie lanes because afaik the 285hx has 24 but with all the ports included it's not sufficient.
How many lanes per m.2 slot, pcie port,...?
Is bifurcation supported and on which port ?
What choices made minisforum ?