Verdict - The MS-02 Ultra impresses with its modern interfaces and high performance
The Minisforum MS-02 Ultra presents itself as an exceptionally powerful mini PC that combines modern Intel Core Ultra hardware and generous storage options in a compact format. This makes the system suitable not only for demanding productive workloads, virtualization, or content creation, but also for local AI and server applications thanks to its high memory and I/O capacity.
Minisforum sets new standards in terms of build quality: the powerful technology is housed in a high-quality, robust casing that not only looks elegant but also allows easy access to the inner workings thanks to its sophisticated design. A clear unique selling point is the exceptionally extensive connectivity - above all two 25 Gigabit interfaces and numerous modern USB ports, which already make the MS-02 Ultra extremely future-proof.
We have to criticize the internal power supply unit in particular when it comes to noise. The built-in cooling system, on the other hand, works moderately and ensures stable operation without any loss of performance. If you are looking for maximum performance, network capability and expandability in the smallest of spaces, the Minisforum MS-02 Ultra is not a toy, but an uncompromising powerhouse - and one of the most exciting mini PCs in its class.
Pros
Cons
Price and availability
The Minisforum MS-02 Ultra with Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX can be ordered directly from the manufacturer starting at $1,199.
- $2,999.00MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra Workstation Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX (24C/24T, up to 5.5GHz), 192ECC RAM 2TB SSD, 4× M.2 Slots, USB4 v2 80Gbps, Dual 25GbE+10GbE+2.5GbE, Wi-Fi 7, 350W PSU
- $1,669.00MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra Workstation Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX (24C/24T, up to 5.5GHz), PCIe 5.0 x16, 32GB RAM 1TB SSD,USB4 v2 80Gbps, Dual 25GbE+10GbE+2.5GbE, Wi-Fi 7, 350W PSU
The Minisforum MS-02 Ultra is currently one of the most powerful Mini-PCs with an Intel CPU. With the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX Minisforum installs one of the most powerful processors Intel currently has in its portfolio. As a compact workstation, the MS-02 Ultra can be equipped with up to 256 GB RAM and several SSDs. Even dedicated graphics cards can be installed, although the available space limits the choice to a few models. As a cheaper alternative, the MS-02 Ultra can also be equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX can also be ordered.
Specifications
Case & Connectivity
The Minisforum MS-02 Ultra impresses with a high-quality housing that harmoniously combines metal and plastic and leaves a professional impression. The mini PC is also extremely generously equipped in terms of connections: several modern high-speed ports, including USB4 V2, ensure maximum flexibility for peripherals and external extensions. The network equipment is particularly noteworthy: in addition to 2.5 Gigabit and 10 Gigabit LAN, the system has two SFP+ ports that enable transfer rates of up to 25 GbE. The compact system also allows a dedicated graphics card to be installed in a compact SFF format.
ADATA SE920 USB4-Speed
| Connectivity - USB 3.x / USB4 / TB - AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB) | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| Average of class Mini PC (423 - 3906, n=34, last 2 years) | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
Accessories
The accessories are few and include two cables (IEC and HDMI connection cables) as well as another passive SSD cooler in a particularly flat design. The top model is also equipped with a PCIe plug-in card, which offers space for two additional M.2 SSDs in addition to the two SFP+ ports. This adapter card is not included with the Minisforum MS-02 Ultra with Intel Core Ultra 7 275HX CPU.
Maintenance
The Minisforum MS-02 Ultra can be opened quickly and easily. The inner workings can be separated from the high-quality housing after just a few screws have been loosened. Inside, the mini PC offers expansion options for additional M.2 memory and the installation of a low-profile PCIe plug-in card.
Sustainability
Minisforum does not provide any detailed information on specific sustainability measures during production. The packaging consists mainly of cardboard and is supplemented by foam inserts to protect the device during transportation.
Performance
Test conditions
All relevant tests were carried out in the delivery state. The CPU achieves a short-term power consumption of up to 140 watts, while it is limited to 100 watts under sustained load. If a PCIe plug-in card is also installed, the power consumption is reduced to 110 watts (PL2) or 90 watts (PL1).
UEFI settings
Processor
Equipped with the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX the Minisforum MS-02 Ultra has enormous computing power, which underpins its use as a workstation. Within striking distance of the AMD Ryzen AI Max 395+ or the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, our test sample only has to admit defeat by a small margin. The powerful cooling unit enables a permanent power consumption of up to 100 watts, although up to 130 watts are possible for short periods.
| Performance rating - Percent | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| WinRAR - Result | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| 3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance Physics | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - 4k Preset | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| R Benchmark 2.5 - Overall mean | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| LibreOffice - 20 Documents To PDF | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - 1M | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - 2M | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Affinity Photo 2 - Combined (Multi CPU) | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| SPECworkstation 4.0 - CPU Score | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
* ... 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
| Performance rating | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Average of class Mini PC | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| AIDA64 / FP32 Ray-Trace | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Average of class Mini PC (974 - 82725, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Julia | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Average of class Mini PC (6115 - 227429, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| AIDA64 / CPU SHA3 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Average of class Mini PC (385 - 9475, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| AIDA64 / CPU Queen | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Average of class Mini PC (20501 - 184747, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| AIDA64 / FPU SinJulia | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Average of class Mini PC (1010 - 31931, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Mandel | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Average of class Mini PC (3322 - 121827, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| AIDA64 / CPU ZLib | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Average of class Mini PC (127.2 - 2431, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| AIDA64 / FP64 Ray-Trace | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Average of class Mini PC (537 - 43587, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| AIDA64 / CPU PhotoWorxx | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Average of class Mini PC (8069 - 94259, n=103, last 2 years) | |
Cinebench R15 Multi Loop
System performance
Overall, the Minisforum MS-02 Ultra delivers very high system performance and positions itself in the benchmarks on a par with comparable systems based on the same processor platform. Particularly with modern workloads, the system benefits from the integrated AI acceleration of the Core Ultra platform, which noticeably accelerates the corresponding applications and puts the MS-02 Ultra in a similar league to other current AI-capable Minisforum models in terms of performance.
WebXPRT 4: Overall
WebXPRT 3: Overall
Mozilla Kraken 1.1: Total
CrossMark: Overall | Productivity | Creativity | Responsiveness
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| AIDA64 / Memory Copy | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Average of class Mini PC (15933 - 163031, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Read | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Average of class Mini PC (14143 - 123769, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Write | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Average of class Mini PC (10630 - 216693, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Latency | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Average of class Mini PC (82.3 - 184.8, n=103, last 2 years) | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
* ... smaller is better
NPU Performance
| UL Procyon for Windows / Overall Score Integer NPU | |
| BOSGAME M5 (AMD Ryzen AI) | |
| GMK EVO-X2 (AMD Ryzen AI) | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max (AMD Ryzen AI) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 (AMD Ryzen AI) | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra (OpenVINO) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (OpenVINO) | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H (OpenVINO) | |
| UL Procyon for Windows / Overall Score Integer GPU | |
| BOSGAME M5 (Windows ML) | |
| GMK EVO-X2 (Windows ML) | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max (Windows ML) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 (Windows ML) | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H (Windows ML) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 (Windows ML) | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra (Windows ML) | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 (Windows ML) | |
DPC latencies
| DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
* ... smaller is better
Storage Devices
Our test system of the Minisforum MS-02 Ultra uses a 1 TB SSD from Kingston. The connection is technically well implemented, even if the measured transfer rates in our tests are slightly below the level of some competitor solutions. The mini PC can be equipped with up to two M.2 2280 SSDs. If you have the top model with a separate PCIe adapter card, you can also install two additional M.2 SSDs.
* ... smaller is better
Disk Throttling: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8
GPU performance
An Intel Graphics with Xe architecture is used as the graphics unit. Compared to other iGPUs, our test sample has a hard time holding its own. The in-house duel with the Miniforum MS-A2 with a low-performance AMD Radeon 610M can be outperformed. Due to its low performance, the iGPU is only suitable for simple 2D rendering. More performance is only available in combination with a dedicated graphics card. The MS-02 Ultra offers an internal PCIe slot for this purpose. External solutions via USB4 V2 are also possible.
| 3DMark Performance rating - Percent | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| 3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance GPU | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Unigine Valley 1.0 | |
| 1920x1080 Extreme HD DirectX AA:x8 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| 1920x1080 Extreme HD Preset OpenGL AA:x8 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Affinity Photo 2 - Combined (Single / Multi GPU) | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
SPECworkstation 4.0: Graphics Score | Accelerator Score | Viewport Graphics | HandBrake | ONNX Inference
| Performance rating | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| SPECworkstation 4.0 / Graphics Score | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (n=1) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| SPECworkstation 4.0 / Accelerator Score | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (n=1) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| SPECworkstation 4.0 / Viewport Graphics | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (n=1) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| SPECworkstation 4.0 / HandBrake | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (n=1) | |
| SPECworkstation 4.0 / ONNX Inference | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (n=1) | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra, Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Meteor / Arrow Lake) Ultra 9 285HX | Minisforum MS-S1 Max, AMD Radeon 8060S Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370, AMD Radeon 890M Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H, Intel Arc Graphics 140T Ultra 9 285H | GMK EVO-X2, AMD Radeon 8060S Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | GMK EVO-T1, Intel Arc Graphics 140T Ultra 9 285H | BOSGAME M5, AMD Radeon 8060S Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Average of class Mini PC | |
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| SPECviewperf 2020 | 2106% | 553% | 139% | 2168% | 113% | 2164% | 631% | |
| 3840x2160 Medical (medical-03) (fps) | 3.19 | 88.2 2665% | 26.1 718% | 7.08 122% | 89.7 2712% | 7.02 120% | 90.1 2724% | 18.5 ? 480% |
| 3840x2160 Energy (energy-03) (fps) | 1.42 | 74.1 5118% | 18 1168% | 7.94 459% | 75.7 5231% | 7.4 421% | 76 5252% | 28.5 ? 1907% |
| 3840x2160 Creo (creo-03) (fps) | 14.5 | 95.5 559% | 36.2 150% | 26.7 84% | 97.3 571% | 19.9 37% | 96.2 563% | 43.5 ? 200% |
| 3840x2160 CATIA (catia-06) (fps) | 8.2 | 69.5 748% | 26 217% | 14.6 78% | 70.3 757% | 12.8 56% | 69.7 750% | 29.6 ? 261% |
| 3840x2160 3ds Max (3dsmax-07) (fps) | 8.46 | 71.3 743% | 25.2 198% | 17.8 110% | 73.5 769% | 14.6 73% | 73.6 770% | 42 ? 396% |
| 3840x2160 Siemens NX (snx-04) (fps) | 5.03 | 223 4333% | 70.6 1304% | 6.81 35% | 233 4532% | 6.13 22% | 231 4492% | 49.5 ? 884% |
| 3840x2160 Maya (maya-06) (fps) | 27.9 | 189 577% | 59.3 113% | 51.3 84% | 196 603% | 44.9 61% | 194 595% | 109.3 ? 292% |
| 3DMark 05 Standard | 50821 points | |
| 3DMark 06 Standard Score | 34254 points | |
| 3DMark Vantage P Result | 31953 points | |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 6229 points | |
| 3DMark Ice Storm Standard Score | 142337 points | |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score | 28773 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Score | 4581 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Extreme Score | 2097 points | |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 2291 points | |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Score | 404 points | |
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| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
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| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
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| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
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| 1920x1080 High Preset (FSR off) | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | |
| 1280x720 Low Preset AA:SM | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| 1920x1080 High Preset AA:T | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| F1 24 | |
| 1920x1080 Low Preset AA:T AF:16x | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| 1920x1080 High Preset AA:T AF:16x | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
30 min. Cyberpunk 2077 fps chart (1920 x 1080, Ultra preset, FSR off)
| low | med. | high | ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V (2015) | 168 | 141 | 27 | 11.1 |
| The Witcher 3 (2015) | 99 | 61.1 | 32.9 | 18.5 |
| Dota 2 Reborn (2015) | 108.9 | 95.1 | 66.7 | 59.9 |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) | 51.8 | 25.5 | 17.9 | |
| X-Plane 11.11 (2018) | 59.3 | 42.4 | 35.9 | |
| Baldur's Gate 3 (2023) | 21.9 | 16.4 | 14 | 13.7 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (2023) | 22.2 | 17.9 | 15.2 | 13.6 |
| F1 24 (2024) | 44.7 | 40.1 | 29.8 | 8.05 |
Emissions
System noise
In our measurements, the Minisforum MS-02 Ultra is clearly audible under full load. Even when idling, our test sample operates audibly at just under 39 dB(A) throughout. The fan in the power supply unit is responsible for this. After consultation with the manufacturer, they would like to make improvements here so that end customers should receive a quieter device. Unfortunately, it is not possible to adjust the fan speed of the power supply unit.
Noise level
| Idle |
| 38.2 / 38.8 / 38.8 dB(A) |
| Load |
| 47.6 / 54.6 dB(A) |
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30 dB silent 40 dB(A) audible 50 dB(A) loud |
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min:  , med:  , max:  Earthworks M23R (15 cm distance) environment noise: 24.7 dB(A) | ||
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra Ultra 9 285HX, Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) | Minisforum MS-S1 Max Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S | Minisforum MS-A2 R9 9955HX, Radeon 610M | Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Radeon 890M | Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H Ultra 9 285H, Arc 140T | GMK EVO-X2 Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S | GMK EVO-T1 Ultra 9 285H, Arc 140T | BOSGAME M5 Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noise | -2% | -2% | 10% | 7% | 10% | -1% | 13% | |
| off / environment * (dB) | 24.7 | 24.7 -0% | 24.95 -1% | 24.8 -0% | 24.3 2% | 24.9 -1% | 24.7 -0% | 24.8 -0% |
| Idle Minimum * (dB) | 38.2 | 35.5 7% | 41.5 -9% | 25.4 34% | 33.7 12% | 27.4 28% | 38.7 -1% | 25 35% |
| Idle Average * (dB) | 38.8 | 35.5 9% | 41.5 -7% | 25.4 35% | 33.7 13% | 27.5 29% | 38.8 -0% | 25.1 35% |
| Idle Maximum * (dB) | 38.8 | 35.5 9% | 41.6 -7% | 25.5 34% | 33.8 13% | 27.5 29% | 38.9 -0% | 25.1 35% |
| Load Average * (dB) | 47.6 | 49.7 -4% | 44.9 6% | 49.8 -5% | 47.6 -0% | 47.5 -0% | 51.6 -8% | 48.8 -3% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * (dB) | 40.8 | 52.9 -30% | 42.9 -5% | 49.7 -22% | 47.4 -16% | 38.7 5% | 46.5 -14% | |
| Cyberpunk 2077 ultra * (dB) | 47.4 | 53.1 -12% | 47.2 -0% | 49.6 -5% | 47.7 -1% | 47.3 -0% | 52 -10% | 46.6 2% |
| Load Maximum * (dB) | 54.6 | 51.7 5% | 48.4 11% | 49.8 9% | 47.9 12% | 47.2 14% | 51.6 5% | 48.6 11% |
* ... smaller is better
Temperature
The housing surfaces of the Minisforum MS-02 Ultra remain consistently inconspicuous both in idle mode and under load. Under full load, the processor reaches temperatures of around 80 °C and is able to keep the defined power consumption of up to 100 watts stable over a longer period of time.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 33.4 °C / 92 F, compared to the average of 35.9 °C / 97 F, ranging from 21.4 to 69.5 °C for the class Mini PC.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 33.4 °C / 92 F, compared to the average of 36.3 °C / 97 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 27.9 °C / 82 F, compared to the device average of 32.4 °C / 90 F.
Energy management
The Minisforum MS-02 Ultra is not one of the most economical mini PCs in our comparison. The high results are already noticeable in idle mode, although these are also at the expense of the separate network card. The MS-02 Ultra is consistently stable under both medium and maximum load. The internal power supply delivers up to 350 watts, which still leaves enough room for the use of dedicated graphics cards. In terms of efficiency, the Minisforum MS-02 Ultra is sometimes clearly inferior to its competitors, including those from our own company.
| Off / Standby | 1.8 / 1.94 Watt |
| Idle | 22.2 / 23.4 / 28 Watt |
| Load |
63.4 / 206.3 Watt |
   
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| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra Ultra 9 285HX, Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) | Minisforum MS-S1 Max Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S | Minisforum MS-A2 R9 9955HX, Radeon 610M | Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Radeon 890M | Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H Ultra 9 285H, Arc 140T | GMK EVO-X2 Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S | GMK EVO-T1 Ultra 9 285H, Arc 140T | BOSGAME M5 Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S | Average Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Meteor / Arrow Lake) | Average of class Mini PC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 8% | 14% | 43% | 56% | 3% | 41% | -3% | 64% | 40% | |
| Idle Minimum * (Watt) | 22.2 | 7.2 68% | 16.1 27% | 2.4 89% | 3.8 83% | 6.5 71% | 6.1 73% | 9.3 58% | 4.45 ? 80% | 9.11 ? 59% |
| Idle Average * (Watt) | 23.4 | 8.2 65% | 19.3 18% | 4.6 80% | 5.2 78% | 8.2 65% | 7.9 66% | 11.5 51% | 7.48 ? 68% | 11.3 ? 52% |
| Idle Maximum * (Watt) | 28 | 10.2 64% | 21.7 22% | 9.2 67% | 8.4 70% | 10.5 62% | 13.2 53% | 16.4 41% | 8.79 ? 69% | 14.8 ? 47% |
| Load Average * (Watt) | 63.4 | 77.8 -23% | 64.9 -2% | 78.4 -24% | 50.1 21% | 84.3 -33% | 60.7 4% | 83.9 -32% | 41.2 ? 35% | 64.9 ? -2% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 ultra external monitor * (Watt) | 72.7 | 165 -127% | 81.2 -12% | 77.8 -7% | 51.6 29% | 178.1 -145% | 67.4 7% | 174.2 -140% | ||
| Load Maximum * (Watt) | 206.3 | 204 1% | 149.3 28% | 95.1 54% | 91.9 55% | 214.9 -4% | 117.1 43% | 200.9 3% | 69.2 ? 66% | 111.9 ? 46% |
* ... smaller is better
Power efficiency
| Performance rating - Percent | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Power Consumption | |
| Cinebench R23 Multi Power Efficiency - external Monitor | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Cinebench R23 Single Power Efficiency - external Monitor | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Cinebench R15 Multi Efficiency (external Monitor) | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Cyberpunk 2077 ultra Efficiency | |
| Minisforum MS-S1 Max | |
| BOSGAME M5 | |
| GMK EVO-X2 | |
| Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H | |
| GMK EVO-T1 | |
| Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 | |
| Minisforum MS-02 Ultra | |
| Minisforum MS-A2 | |
Power consumption - external monitor
Power consumption - external monitor
Notebookcheck rating
Minisforum MS-02 Ultra
- 01/08/2026 v8
Sebastian Bade
Total Sustainability Score: Potential Competitors in Comparison
Image | Model / Review | Price | Weight | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. 75.3%  | Minisforum MS-02 Ultra Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX ⎘ Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Meteor / Arrow Lake) ⎘ 64 GB Memory, 1024 GB SSD | Amazon: 1. $1,499.90 MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra Works... 2. $2,999.00 MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra Works... 3. $1,669.00 MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra Works... List Price: 1279€ | 3.5 kg | 225 x 220 x 98 mm |
2. 84.1%  | Minisforum MS-S1 Max AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 ⎘ AMD Radeon 8060S ⎘ 128 GB Memory, 2048 GB SSD | Amazon: 1. $2,919.00 MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX Mini AI... 2. $3,649.90 MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max Mini Wo... 3. $3,999.90 MINISFORUM Mini Workstation ... List Price: 2399€ | 2.8 kg | 206.3 x 222.1 x 77.1 mm |
3. 64.9%  | Minisforum MS-A2 AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX ⎘ AMD Radeon 610M ⎘ 32 GB Memory, 1024 GB SSD | Amazon: 1. $1,359.90 MINISFORUM MS-A2 Mini Workst... 2. $839.99 MINISFORUM AMD Ryzen 9 9955H... 3. $839.90 MINISFORUM MS-A2 Workstation... List Price: 939€ | 1.5 kg | 196 x 189 x 48 mm |
4. 81.7%  | Geekom A9 Max, AI 9 HX 370 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 ⎘ AMD Radeon 890M ⎘ 32 GB Memory, 2048 GB SSD | Amazon: $1,199.00 List Price: 999€ | 709 g | 132 x 135 x 46.9 mm |
5. 76.5%  | Geekom Mini IT15, Ultra 9 285H Intel Core Ultra 9 285H ⎘ Intel Arc Graphics 140T ⎘ 32 GB Memory, 2048 GB SSD | Amazon: $1,149.00 List Price: 1099€ | 595 g | 112 x 117 x 49.2 mm |
6. 87.5%  | GMK EVO-X2 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 ⎘ AMD Radeon 8060S ⎘ 64 GB Memory, 1024 GB SSD | Amazon: List Price: 1499€ | 1.6 kg | 185.8 x 193 x 77 mm |
7. 75.4%  | GMK EVO-T1 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H ⎘ Intel Arc Graphics 140T ⎘ 64 GB Memory, 1024 GB SSD | Amazon: $999.99 List Price: 999€ | 946 g | 151 x 154 x 73.6 mm |
8. 87.7%  | BOSGAME M5 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 ⎘ AMD Radeon 8060S ⎘ 128 GB Memory, 2024 GB SSD | Amazon: 1. $22.99 UL Listed 19V 3A 3.42A AC Ad... 2. $13.99 19V 3A 3.42A Adapter for GMK... List Price: 1469€ | 1.3 kg | 200 x 215 x 57 mm |
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