Framework Desktop (Early 2025) vs Mac mini (M2, Early 2023) Full Specs
CPU | CPU M2 (8C10G)8 Cores (4P+4E) |
GPU | GPU 10-Core M21,280 Shaders |
Memory | Memory |
Storage | Storage |
Other Upgrades - | Other Upgrades |
Price $1,258 | Price $599 |
M2 (8C10G) | |
8 Cores 16 Threads 3.6GHz | 8 Cores(4P+4E) 8 Threads 3.49GHz |
10-Core M2 | |
2,048 Shaders 2.8GHz | 1,280 Shaders 1.4GHz |
256GB/s | 102.4GB/s |
256GB/s | 102.4GB/s |
7.3GB/s Read 6.3GB/s Write | 1.4GB/s Read 1.3GB/s Write |
2x M.2 PCIe 4.0x4 |
Data 2x USB 4.0 2x USB 3.0 | Data 2x USB 4.0 2x USB 3.0 |
- | |
Network 1x Ethernet 5G | Network 1x Ethernet |
Video 2x DisplayPort 2.1 1x HDMI 2.1 | Video 1x HDMI 2.0 - |
Audio 1x Audio Jack | Audio 1x Audio Jack |
Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 1x M.2 E-Key | Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.3 - |
Infrared No | Infrared No |
1x PCIe 4.0 x4 | - |
Power Supply 400W | Power Supply 150W |
Max Power Draw - | Max Power Draw 39W |
Speakers - | Speakers 1 |
Microphones - | Microphones - |
Launch OS Windows | Launch OS macOS 13 Ventura |
Build Material Aluminum, Plastic | Build Material Aluminum |
Height 226 mm (8.9")Width 97 mm (3.82")Depth 206 mm (8.11") | Height 36 mm (1.42")Width 196 mm (7.72")Depth 196 mm (7.72") |
Weight 3.10 kg | Weight 1.18 kg |
Volume 4.5159 L | Volume 1.383 L |
Side Panel Window Yes | Side Panel Window No |
Decor Lights No | Decor Lights No |
Fans 1 | Fans 1 |
Idle Noise - | Idle Noise 5 dB |
Average Load Noise - | Average Load Noise 20 dB |
Max Load Noise - | Max Load Noise 25 dB |
CPU Upgrade No | CPU Upgrade No |
GPU Upgrade No | GPU Upgrade No |
Memory Upgrade No | Memory Upgrade No |
Storage Upgrade Yes | Storage Upgrade No |
PSU Upgrade Yes | PSU Upgrade No |
Motherboard Upgrade Yes | Motherboard Upgrade No |
eGPU Support No | eGPU Support No |
Storage Bays 2x M.2 PCIe 4.0x4 | Storage Bays - |
Expansion Slots 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 | Expansion Slots - |
Release Date 2025-02-25 | Release Date 2023-01-24 |
Warranty 1 year | Warranty 1 year |
Description Early 2025 | Description M2, Early 2023 |
Model ID - | Model ID Mac14,3 |
Model Number 1 - | Model Number 1 A2686 |
Model Number 2 - | Model Number 2 EMC 8003 |