Minisforum MS-01 vs TerraMaster F4-424 Pro
Minisforum MS-01 is both faster and cheaper here - the default pick unless you need something specific from the other.
The verdict
- CPU
- Minisforum MS-01 has 1.7x the CPU throughput (18,000 vs 10,800 PassMark).
- Plex
- Minisforum MS-01 transcodes more 4K HDR streams (~8 vs ~5).
- Idle power
- TerraMaster F4-424 Pro idles lower (15W vs 18W) - cheaper to run 24/7.
- RAM ceiling
- Minisforum MS-01 takes more RAM (96GB vs 32GB).
- Local AI
- Minisforum MS-01 has a PCIe slot for a low-profile GPU - the other needs a DIY build for local LLMs.
Which wins for each job
| Job | Minisforum MS-01 | TerraMaster F4-424 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Plex / Jellyfin | ~8 streams win | ~5 streams |
| Frigate NVR | ~6 cameras win | ~4 cameras |
| Proxmox / VMs | 18,000 PassMark win | 10,800 PassMark |
| Firewall / router | 2 NICs | 2 NICs |
| Local AI / LLM | PCIe GPU slot win | no slot |
Approximate - capacity estimates from curated specs, the same logic as the recommender. Verify against your exact setup. Prices move; check the retailer.
Full specs
| Spec | Minisforum MS-01 | TerraMaster F4-424 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (list) | $599 | $599 |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-12600H | Intel Core i3-N305 |
| Cores / threads | 12 | 8 |
| PassMark | 18,000 | 10,800 |
| iGPU | Iris Xe | Intel UHD (32 EU) |
| NICs | 2 | 2 |
| NIC model | Intel I226-V | Intel I226-V |
| RAM max (GB) | 96 | 32 |
| M.2 free | 3 | 2 |
| PCIe slot | x16 | none |
| Idle (W) | 18 | 15 |
| TDP (W) | 45 | 15 |