Verdict - Powerful performance meets extensive features
In testing, the Minisforum M2 Pro impresses above all with a successful combination of high performance, extensive features, and surprisingly quiet operation. The Core Ultra X7 358H offers ample CPU performance, while the Arc B390 represents a significant step forward in graphics performance and often outperforms the AMD Radeon 890M. However, the performance isn’t always sufficient for more demanding games without some limitations.
Notable positives include the fast SSD, three M.2 slots, and the versatile array of ports. In addition to 10 Gbps LAN, there are three USB4 ports available, which can also be used to connect an external graphics card, among other things. Overall, the M2 Pro offers a high degree of flexibility for expansion. The effective cooling system is also impressive, keeping noise levels low despite the high performance. The mini-PC is less flexible when it comes to RAM, which is soldered in place and therefore cannot be upgraded. Additionally, Minisforum has omitted an OCuLink port, though this is well compensated for by the number of USB4 ports.
Overall, the M2 Pro delivers a strong package, though it has some weaknesses in terms of upgradeability and features. Given its price of 1,519 euros, the mini-PC is nonetheless an interesting choice for users who are looking for high performance in a small form factor and value quiet operation.
Pros
Cons
Price and Availability
The Minisforum M2 Pro is available directly from the manufacturer. The configuration we tested—featuring an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, 32 GB of RAM, and a 1-TB SSD—currently costs $1,439. The mini PC can be ordered directly from the Minisforum store.
With the M2 Pro, Minisforum relies on Intel’s latest Panther Lake platform and combines the Core Ultra X7 358H with integrated Arc graphics. 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a fast SSD provide ample capacity for demanding applications, gaming, and local AI workloads. Notable features include the built-in power supply and speakers.
Specifications
Case & Connectivity
The chassis is based on the same platform as the Minisforum AI X1 Pro—details can be found in our review of the AI X1 Pro.
There are a few changes to the connectivity options compared to the AI X1 Pro. Minisforum has omitted OCuLink; instead, there are two USB4 ports on the back. Additionally, the M2 Pro is equipped with a significantly faster 10 Gbps LAN port.
USB4 Speed (ADATA SE920)
| Connectivity - USB 3.x / USB4 / TB - AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro | |
| Khadas Mind Pro | |
| Average of class Mini PC (423 - 3906, n=48, last 2 years) | |
SD Card Reader
| SD Card Reader | |
| average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Average of class Mini PC (17.3 - 214, n=22, last 2 years) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Average of class Mini PC (17.9 - 250, n=22, last 2 years) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (AV Pro SD microSD 128 GB V60) | |
Wi-Fi Performance
Accessories
Maintenance
Maintenance and upgrades of the Minisforum M2 Pro are relatively straightforward. The bottom panel is held in place by a few screws, one of which is located under a rubber cover. To access the storage drive, you must first remove the power supply and speaker unit. The RAM is soldered in place and cannot be upgraded. However, the Wi-Fi module and the SSD are replaceable. Additionally, there are two other empty M.2-2280 slots available for additional SSDs.
Sustainability
A positive aspect worth highlighting is the extensive avoidance of plastic: The packaging material is also compact and is barely larger than the mini-PC and its accessories.
Test Conditions
The BIOS of the Minisforum M2 Pro offers various options for adjusting power consumption. For the tests, however, the device was operated entirely in its factory default state, in accordance with the preset “Auto” power profile.
Processor
The Intel Core Ultra X7 358H used in the Minisforum M2 Pro is one of Intel’s latest mobile processors and is based on a modern hybrid architecture. Out of the box, the CPU operates with a power profile of 65/45 watts, enabling both high short-term performance and stable operation under sustained load. In synthetic benchmarks, the Core Ultra X7 358H demonstrates high computational performance and can even compete with current Ryzen AI processors. The combination of numerous cores and high clock speeds is particularly effective in highly parallelized applications.
Under sustained full load, power consumption drops to the specified level of 45 watts. Accordingly, performance declines slightly over the course of a Cinebench R15 multi-loop test. The CPU reaches temperatures of up to 86 °C during this test.
A Comparison of the Different Power Modes
| Power Mode and Power PL2/PL1 | Cinebench R15 1T | Cinebench R15 nT | Cinebench R20 1T | Cinebench R20 nT | Cinebench R23 1T | Cinebench R23 nT | Cinebench 2024 1T | Cinebench 2024 nT | Cinebench 2026 1T | Cinebench 2026 nT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - 80/80 | 302 | 3.215 | 790 | 8.196 | 2,088 | 21,048 | 123 | 1,222 | 506 | 4,891 |
| Performance - 65/65 | 304 | 3.104 | 790 | 8.106 | 2,096 | 20,788 | 123 | 1,223 | 506 | 4,902 |
| Balanced (default) - 65/45 | 295 | 3,058 | 770 | 7,729 | 2,045 | 19,916 | 123 | 1,093 | 506 | 4.406 |
| Silent - 45/45 | 298 | 2,687 | 785 | 6,914 | 2,093 | 18.142 | 123 | 1,094 | 503 | 4,365 |
* ... smaller is better
AIDA64: FP32 Ray-Trace | FPU Julia | CPU SHA3 | CPU Queen | FPU SinJulia | FPU Mandel | CPU AES | CPU ZLib | FP64 Ray-Trace | CPU PhotoWorxx
| AIDA64 / FP32 Ray-Trace | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average of class Mini PC (974 - 82725, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| Alliwava GH8, R9 8945HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v6.92.6600) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Peladn HA-4, R7 7840HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v6.92.6600) | |
| Khadas Mind Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v8.20.8100) | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Julia | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v6.92.6600) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v6.92.6600) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Average of class Mini PC (6115 - 363782, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| Peladn HA-4, R7 7840HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Alliwava GH8, R9 8945HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v6.92.6600) | |
| Khadas Mind Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v6.92.6600) | |
| AIDA64 / CPU SHA3 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v8.20.8100) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v6.92.6600) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v6.92.6600) | |
| Khadas Mind Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Peladn HA-4, R7 7840HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Alliwava GH8, R9 8945HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average of class Mini PC (385 - 9475, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v6.92.6600) | |
| AIDA64 / CPU Queen | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Peladn HA-4, R7 7840HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Alliwava GH8, R9 8945HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average of class Mini PC (20501 - 154404, n=81, last 2 years) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v6.92.6600) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v6.92.6600) | |
| AIDA64 / FPU SinJulia | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Peladn HA-4, R7 7840HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Alliwava GH8, R9 8945HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average of class Mini PC (1116 - 31931, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v8.20.8100) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v6.92.6600) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v6.92.6600) | |
| Khadas Mind Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v6.92.6600) | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Mandel | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v6.92.6600) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v6.92.6600) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average of class Mini PC (3322 - 192994, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| Peladn HA-4, R7 7840HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Alliwava GH8, R9 8945HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v6.92.6600) | |
| Khadas Mind Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v8.20.8100) | |
| AIDA64 / CPU AES | |
| Peladn HA-4, R7 7840HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average of class Mini PC (5014 - 204742, n=102, last 2 years) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Alliwava GH8, R9 8945HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v8.20.8100) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v6.92.6600) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v6.92.6600) | |
| Khadas Mind Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v8.20.8100) | |
| AIDA64 / CPU ZLib | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Khadas Mind Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v6.92.6600) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v8.20.8100) | |
| Average of class Mini PC (127.2 - 2431, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Peladn HA-4, R7 7840HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Alliwava GH8, R9 8945HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v6.92.6600) | |
| AIDA64 / FP64 Ray-Trace | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Average of class Mini PC (537 - 43587, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v6.92.6600) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Alliwava GH8, R9 8945HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Peladn HA-4, R7 7840HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v6.92.6600) | |
| Khadas Mind Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v8.20.8100) | |
| AIDA64 / CPU PhotoWorxx | |
| Khadas Mind Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v6.92.6600) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v8.20.8100) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average of class Mini PC (8069 - 96843, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra (v6.92.6600) | |
| Peladn HA-4, R7 7840HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Alliwava GH8, R9 8945HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v6.92.6600) | |
System Performance
The mini-PC’s system performance benefits noticeably from the new platform. In particular, the fast RAM has a positive effect on overall performance, as demonstrated, among other things, by the AIDA64 memory tests. The integrated NPU has also been further developed compared to the previous generation and achieves significantly higher computing power for AI applications.
PCMark 10: Score | Essentials | Productivity
WebXPRT 4: Overall
WebXPRT 3: Overall
Mozilla Kraken 1.1: Total
CrossMark: Overall | Productivity | Creativity | Responsiveness
* ... smaller is better
| AIDA64 / Memory Copy | |
| Khadas Mind Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v6.92.6600) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v6.92.6600) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Average of class Mini PC (15933 - 163031, n=102, last 2 years) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Alliwava GH8, R9 8945HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Peladn HA-4, R7 7840HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra (v6.92.6600) | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Read | |
| Khadas Mind Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v8.20.8100) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v6.92.6600) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average of class Mini PC (14143 - 123769, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| Peladn HA-4, R7 7840HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Alliwava GH8, R9 8945HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v8.20.8100) | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Write | |
| Khadas Mind Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Alliwava GH8, R9 8945HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Peladn HA-4, R7 7840HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Average of class Mini PC (10630 - 216693, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v6.92.6600) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra (v6.92.6600) | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Latency | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra (v6.92.6600) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v8.20.8100) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Average of class Mini PC (88.1 - 174.6, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v8.20.8100) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (v6.92.6600) | |
| Peladn HA-4, R7 7840HS (v6.92.6600) | |
| Khadas Mind Pro (v8.20.8100) | |
| Khadas Mind Pro (v6.92.6600) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v8.20.8100) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 (v6.92.6600) | |
| Alliwava GH8, R9 8945HS (v6.92.6600) | |
* ... smaller is better
| UL Procyon for Windows / Overall Score Integer NPU | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (OenVINO) | |
| Khadas Mind Pro (OpenVINO) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (OpenVINO) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (AMD Ryzen AI) | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra (OpenVINO) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (OpenVINO) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (OpenVINO) | |
| UL Procyon for Windows / Overall Score Integer GPU | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro (Windows ML) | |
| Khadas Mind Pro (Windows ML) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 (Windows ML) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (Windows ML) | |
| Geekom IT13 Max (Windows ML) | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V (Windown ML) | |
| Alliwava GH8, R9 8945HS (Windows ML) | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra (Windows ML) | |
DPC Latencies
| DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95 | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 | |
| Peladn HA-4, R7 7840HS | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Khadas Mind Pro | |
| Geekom IT13 Max | |
| Alliwava GH8, R9 8945HS | |
* ... smaller is better
Storage devices
The built-in 1-TB YMTC PC411 SSD in the M.2-2280 form factor with PCIe 4.0 delivers outstanding performance. Transfer rates remain largely constant even under prolonged load. Overall, the Minisforum M2 Pro offers space for up to three M.2 SSDs: Two slots support PCIe 4.0 x4, and another is connected via PCIe 4.0 x1.
| Drive Performance rating - Percent | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Khadas Mind Pro | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro | |
| Average of class Mini PC | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 -11! | |
* ... smaller is better
Disk Throttling: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8
Graphics Card and Gaming Performance
The Minisforum M2 Pro uses the Intel Arc B390 integrated into the Core Ultra X7 358H. The new Xe3 architecture delivers a significant performance boost and clearly sets the iGPU apart from Intel’s previous integrated graphics units. Even when compared to the AMD Radeon 890M, the Arc B390 clearly comes out on top in most GPU benchmarks. Only the significantly more powerful Radeon 8060S from AMD’s Strix Halo platform remains out of reach.
This makes the Arc B390 suitable not only for everyday graphics tasks but also for gaming. Many current games run smoothly in Full HD, though for more demanding titles, reducing detail settings or using upscaling is recommended. For an integrated GPU, the M2 Pro thus offers impressive graphics performance.
SPECworkstation 4.0: Graphics Score | Accelerator Score | Viewport Graphics | HandBrake | ONNX Inference
| SPECworkstation 4.0 / Graphics Score | |
| Average AMD Radeon 8060S (6.21 - 7, n=7) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 | |
| Peladn HA-4, R7 7840HS | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 | |
| Khadas Mind Pro | |
| Alliwava GH8, R9 8945HS | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom IT13 Max | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| SPECworkstation 4.0 / Accelerator Score | |
| Average AMD Radeon 8060S (3.91 - 4.8, n=7) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 | |
| Khadas Mind Pro | |
| Peladn HA-4, R7 7840HS | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 | |
| Geekom IT13 Max | |
| Alliwava GH8, R9 8945HS | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V | |
| SPECworkstation 4.0 / Viewport Graphics | |
| Average AMD Radeon 8060S (6.21 - 7, n=7) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 | |
| Peladn HA-4, R7 7840HS | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 | |
| Khadas Mind Pro | |
| Alliwava GH8, R9 8945HS | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom IT13 Max | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| SPECworkstation 4.0 / HandBrake | |
| Average AMD Radeon 8060S (2.02 - 2.65, n=7) | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Khadas Mind Pro | |
| Geekom IT13 Max | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 | |
| Peladn HA-4, R7 7840HS | |
| Alliwava GH8, R9 8945HS | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V | |
| SPECworkstation 4.0 / ONNX Inference | |
| Average AMD Radeon 8060S (3.16 - 3.87, n=7) | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Khadas Mind Pro | |
| Acemagic Retro X3 | |
| Peladn HA-4, R7 7840HS | |
| Geekom IT13 Max | |
| Alliwava GH8, R9 8945HS | |
| Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro, Intel Arc B390 12 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU Ultra X7 358H | Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370, AMD Radeon 890M Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | GMK EVO-T1, Intel Arc Graphics 140T Ultra 9 285H | Minisforum MS-02 Ultra, Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Meteor / Arrow Lake) Ultra 9 285HX | Geekom IT13 Max, Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU Ultra 9 185H | Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V, Intel Arc Graphics 140V Core Ultra 7 256V | Acemagic Retro X3, AMD Radeon 780M Ryzen 7 255 | Alliwava GH8, R9 8945HS, AMD Radeon 780M R9 8945HS | Peladn HA-4, R7 7840HS, AMD Radeon 780M R7 7840HS | Average of class Mini PC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPECviewperf 2020 | 127% | -32% | -61% | -34% | -36% | 89% | 64% | 105% | 197% | |
| 3840x2160 Medical (medical-03) (fps) | 10.2 | 15.2 49% | 7.02 -31% | 3.19 -69% | 7.12 -30% | 5.34 -48% | 15.9 56% | 10.4 2% | 16.3 60% | 24.1 ? 136% |
| 3840x2160 Energy (energy-03) (fps) | 8.88 | 15.5 75% | 7.4 -17% | 1.42 -84% | 5.57 -37% | 4.18 -53% | 11.9 34% | 8.17 -8% | 13.8 55% | 35.8 ? 303% |
| 3840x2160 Creo (creo-03) (fps) | 31.4 | 34.1 9% | 19.9 -37% | 14.5 -54% | 19.2 -39% | 21.9 -30% | 29.8 -5% | 24.5 -22% | 30 -4% | 50.9 ? 62% |
| 3840x2160 CATIA (catia-06) (fps) | 18.7 | 23.1 24% | 12.8 -32% | 8.2 -56% | 12.3 -34% | 11.5 -39% | 21.2 13% | 18.8 1% | 23.5 26% | 36.3 ? 94% |
| 3840x2160 3ds Max (3dsmax-07) (fps) | 26.8 | 21.9 -18% | 14.6 -46% | 8.46 -68% | 15.2 -43% | 19.2 -28% | 17.7 -34% | 19.6 -27% | 58.8 ? 119% | |
| 3840x2160 Siemens NX (snx-04) (fps) | 7.88 | 68.7 772% | 6.13 -22% | 5.03 -36% | 6.23 -21% | 7.24 -8% | 54.5 592% | 51.3 551% | 59.9 660% | 51.5 ? 554% |
| 3840x2160 Maya (maya-06) (fps) | 70.8 | 55.9 -21% | 44.9 -37% | 27.9 -61% | 44.3 -37% | 43.3 -39% | 44.9 -37% | 38.9 -45% | 43.7 -38% | 147.8 ? 109% |
| 3DMark 05 Standard | 44597 points | |
| 3DMark 06 Standard Score | 48707 points | |
| 3DMark Vantage P Result | 66715 points | |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 19408 points | |
| 3DMark Ice Storm Standard Score | 216900 points | |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score | 45112 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Score | 14410 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Extreme Score | 7057 points | |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 7109 points | |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Score | 1586 points | |
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| GTA V | |
| 1024x768 Lowest Settings possible | |
| Average AMD Radeon 8060S (182.8 - 185.8, n=7) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 | |
| Khadas Mind Pro | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| 1920x1080 High/On (Advanced Graphics Off) AA:2xMSAA + FX AF:8x | |
| Average AMD Radeon 8060S (164.3 - 181.5, n=8) | |
| Khadas Mind Pro | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | |
| 1920x1080 Low Preset (FSR off) | |
| Average AMD Radeon 8060S (120.1 - 152.1, n=10) | |
| Khadas Mind Pro | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| 1920x1080 High Preset (FSR off) | |
| Average AMD Radeon 8060S (77.9 - 101.7, n=10) | |
| Khadas Mind Pro | |
| Minisforum M2 Pro | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
FPS Chart - 30 Min. Cyberpunk 2077 1920 x 1080 Ultra Preset (FSR off)
| low | med. | high | ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V (2015) | 167.9 | 162.2 | 102 | 41.6 |
| The Witcher 3 (2015) | 287 | 196.3 | 99.3 | 45.1 |
| Dota 2 Reborn (2015) | 126.7 | 94.1 | 103.9 | 100.3 |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) | 134.5 | 75.9 | 54.6 | |
| X-Plane 11.11 (2018) | 70.4 | 57 | 44.2 | |
| Strange Brigade (2018) | 327 | 122.6 | 102.9 | 92 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 (2023) | 64.8 | 49.5 | 44.3 | 43.3 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (2023) | 84.1 | 68.1 | 57.1 | 49.8 |
| F1 24 (2024) | 145.1 | 132.1 | 102.1 | 35.5 |
Emissions
System noise
A dual-fan system is used to cool the Minisforum M2 Pro. Heat from the SoC is dissipated via a heat pipe. When idle, the mini PC operates almost silently. Even under load, the noise level remains pleasantly low: The sound pressure level rises only slightly, averaging 33 dB(A). With a maximum of 34.4 dB(A), the M2 Pro remains remarkably quiet even under heavy load, which is an excellent performance given the computing power it delivers.
Noise level
| Idle |
| 27.6 / 28.4 / 28.9 dB(A) |
| Load |
| 33.3 / 34.4 dB(A) |
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| Minisforum M2 Pro Ultra X7 358H, Arc B390 Panther Lake iGPU | Khadas Mind Pro Ultra X7 358H, Arc B390 Panther Lake iGPU | Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Radeon 890M | GMK EVO-T1 Ultra 9 285H, Arc 140T | Minisforum MS-02 Ultra Ultra 9 285HX, Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) | Geekom IT13 Max Ultra 9 185H, Arc 8-Core | Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V Core Ultra 7 256V, Arc 140V | Acemagic Retro X3 Ryzen 7 255, Radeon 780M | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noise | -4% | -6% | -36% | -35% | -24% | 1% | -18% | |
| off / environment * (dB) | 24.6 | 24.6 -0% | 23.8 3% | 24.7 -0% | 24.7 -0% | 24.6 -0% | 24.6 -0% | 24.6 -0% |
| Idle Minimum * (dB) | 27.6 | 24.9 10% | 28 -1% | 38.7 -40% | 38.2 -38% | 25.3 8% | 24.7 11% | 25 9% |
| Idle Average * (dB) | 28.4 | 24.9 12% | 28.1 1% | 38.8 -37% | 38.8 -37% | 25.6 10% | 24.8 13% | 25 12% |
| Idle Maximum * (dB) | 28.9 | 25 13% | 28.2 2% | 38.9 -35% | 38.8 -34% | 25.6 11% | 24.9 14% | 25 13% |
| Load Average * (dB) | 33.3 | 40.1 -20% | 38.4 -15% | 51.6 -55% | 47.6 -43% | 53.3 -60% | 34.9 -5% | 43.6 -31% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * (dB) | 32 | 36.2 -13% | 38.7 -21% | 40.8 -27% | 47.1 -47% | 35.1 -10% | 49.8 -56% | |
| Cyberpunk 2077 ultra * (dB) | 34.1 | 39.7 -16% | 38.5 -13% | 52 -52% | 47.4 -39% | 53.4 -57% | 38.9 -14% | 49.9 -46% |
| Load Maximum * (dB) | 34.4 | 40.2 -17% | 41.8 -22% | 51.6 -50% | 54.6 -59% | 53.5 -56% | 35.2 -2% | 50.2 -46% |
* ... smaller is better
Temperature
The Minisforum M2 Pro also performs very well in terms of temperature. The cooling system keeps the case temperatures at a safe level below 40 °C, even under prolonged load. At the same time, the Core Ultra X7 358H also remains comparatively cool, with a maximum temperature of 76 °C. Overall, the cooling system is well-suited to the mini-PC’s performance capabilities.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 39.6 °C / 103 F, compared to the average of 35.3 °C / 96 F, ranging from 20.6 to 69.5 °C for the class Mini PC.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 35.1 °C / 95 F, compared to the average of 36 °C / 97 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 29.6 °C / 85 F, compared to the device average of 32.1 °C / 90 F.
(±) 3: The average temperature for the upper side is 37.3 °C / 99 F, compared to the average of 32.1 °C / 90 F for the class Mini PC.
Speaker
The speaker unit, consisting of two speakers, delivers quite impressive sound quality for a mini PC. Highs and mids are reproduced clearly, while low frequencies are, as expected, less prominent due to the compact design. Overall, the sound reproduction is well-suited for basic multimedia applications, so external speakers are not strictly necessary.
Minisforum M2 Pro audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (78.8 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 25.8% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (8.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 5.6% higher than median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (9.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 5% higher than median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (11.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (25.6% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 69% of all tested devices in this class were better, 3% similar, 28% worse
» The best had a delta of 13%, average was 24%, worst was 64%
Compared to all devices tested
» 79% of all tested devices were better, 4% similar, 17% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 23%, worst was 136%
Apple Mac Mini M4 Pro audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (83.1 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 9.6% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (13.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3.1% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (5.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 7.3% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (3.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (13.3% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 0% of all tested devices in this class were better, 3% similar, 97% worse
» The best had a delta of 13%, average was 24%, worst was 64%
Compared to all devices tested
» 14% of all tested devices were better, 3% similar, 83% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 23%, worst was 136%
Energy Management
Despite its high computing power, the Minisforum M2 Pro is very efficient. Power consumption is correspondingly low when idle, while it increases significantly under load, as expected. The integrated power supply provides sufficient power reserves to operate the mini-PC and additional SSDs. Another unique feature is the option to power the M2 Pro via a USB4 port using an external power supply. This gives the system additional flexibility when it comes to power supply.
| Off / Standby | |
| Idle | |
| Load |
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| Minisforum M2 Pro Ultra X7 358H, Arc B390 Panther Lake iGPU | Khadas Mind Pro Ultra X7 358H, Arc B390 Panther Lake iGPU | Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Radeon 890M | GMK EVO-T1 Ultra 9 285H, Arc 140T | Minisforum MS-02 Ultra Ultra 9 285HX, Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) | Geekom IT13 Max Ultra 9 185H, Arc 8-Core | Acer Revo Box RB102-LNL, Core Ultra 7 256V Core Ultra 7 256V, Arc 140V | Acemagic Retro X3 Ryzen 7 255, Radeon 780M | Average Intel Arc B390 12 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU | Average of class Mini PC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 6% | -51% | -38% | -205% | -73% | 9% | -27% | 2% | -63% | |
| Idle Minimum * (Watt) | 3.3 | 3.9 -18% | 8.6 -161% | 6.1 -85% | 22.2 -573% | 11.8 -258% | 4.9 -48% | 5.7 -73% | 3.57 ? -8% | 8.43 ? -155% |
| Idle Average * (Watt) | 5.8 | 4.7 19% | 9.4 -62% | 7.9 -36% | 23.4 -303% | 12.2 -110% | 5.9 -2% | 6.9 -19% | 5.92 ? -2% | 10.3 ? -78% |
| Idle Maximum * (Watt) | 11.4 | 5.2 54% | 10 12% | 13.2 -16% | 28 -146% | 16.1 -41% | 7.6 33% | 8.2 28% | 8.4 ? 26% | 12.9 ? -13% |
| Load Average * (Watt) | 41.3 | 42.6 -3% | 70.2 -70% | 60.7 -47% | 63.4 -54% | 52.9 -28% | 37.7 9% | 62.5 -51% | 45.8 ? -11% | 61.5 ? -49% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 ultra external monitor * (Watt) | 62.4 | 67.5 -8% | 70.7 -13% | 67.4 -8% | 72.7 -17% | 54.4 13% | 46.8 25% | 81.9 -31% | ||
| Load Maximum * (Watt) | 87.2 | 93.5 -7% | 97.7 -12% | 117.1 -34% | 206.3 -137% | 100.1 -15% | 56.1 36% | 99 -14% | 81.9 ? 6% | 105.9 ? -21% |
* ... smaller is better
Efficiency Overview
Energy consumption with an external monitor
Energy consumption with an external monitor
Notebookcheck Rating
Minisforum M2 Pro
- 09/13/2026 v8
Sebastian Bade
Possible Alternatives
Image | Model / Review | Price | Weight | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minisforum M2 Pro Intel Core Ultra X7 358H ⎘ Intel Arc B390 12 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU ⎘ 32 GB Memory, 1024 GB SSD | Amazon: 1. $1,599.00 MINISFORUM M2 Pro-358H Mini ... 2. $999.90 MINISFORUM M2-356H Mini PC I... 3. $1,799.00 MINISFORUM M2 Pro Mini PC In... List Price: 1519€ | 1.4 kg | 195 x 195 x 47.5 mm | |
| Khadas Mind Pro Intel Core Ultra X7 358H ⎘ Intel Arc B390 12 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU ⎘ 64 GB Memory, 2048 GB SSD | Amazon: List Price: 1799€ | 566 g | 105 x 146 x 58 mm | |
| Minisforum AI X1 Pro, HX 370 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 ⎘ AMD Radeon 890M ⎘ 64 GB Memory, 1024 GB SSD | Amazon: | 1.4 kg | 195 x 195 x 42.5 mm | |
| GMK EVO-T1 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H ⎘ Intel Arc Graphics 140T ⎘ 64 GB Memory, 1024 GB SSD | List Price: 999€ | 946 g | 151 x 154 x 73.6 mm | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX ⎘ Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Meteor / Arrow Lake) ⎘ 64 GB Memory, 1024 GB SSD | Amazon: List Price: 1279€ | 3.5 kg | 225 x 220 x 98 mm | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 470 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 ⎘ AMD Radeon 890M ⎘ 32 GB Memory, 2048 GB SSD | List Price: 1549€ | 695 g | 135 x 135 x 46.9 mm |
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