Framework Desktop vs Minisforum MS-S1 Max
These two are closely matched - the right pick comes down to the specific job below.
The verdict
- Idle power
- Minisforum MS-S1 Max idles lower (11W vs 15W) - cheaper to run 24/7.
- Networking
- Minisforum MS-S1 Max has more NICs (2 vs 1) - better for a firewall or VLAN trunk.
Which wins for each job
| Job | Framework Desktop | Minisforum MS-S1 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Plex / Jellyfin | ~5 streams | ~5 streams |
| Frigate NVR | add a detector | add a detector |
| Proxmox / VMs | 54,895 PassMark | 54,895 PassMark |
| Firewall / router | 1 NICs | 2 NICs win |
| Local AI / LLM | PCIe GPU slot | PCIe GPU 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 | Framework Desktop | Minisforum MS-S1 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price (list) | $1,999 | $1,999 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
| Cores / threads | 16 | 16 |
| PassMark | 54,895 | 54,895 |
| iGPU | Radeon 8060S (RDNA3.5) | Radeon 8060S (RDNA3.5) |
| NICs | 1 | 2 |
| NIC model | Realtek 5GbE | Dual 10GbE |
| RAM max (GB) | 128 | 128 |
| M.2 free | 1 | 1 |
| PCIe slot | x4 | x16 |
| Idle (W) | 15 | 11 |
| TDP (W) | 120 | 130 |