Framework Desktop (Early 2025) vs Mac Studio (M2 Max, Mid 2023) Full Specs
CPU | CPU |
GPU | GPU |
Memory | Memory |
Storage | Storage |
Price $1,258 | Price $1,999 |
8 Cores 16 Threads 3.6GHz | 12 Cores(8P+4E) 12 Threads 3.69GHz |
2,048 Shaders 2.8GHz | 3,840 Shaders 1.4GHz |
256GB/s | 409.6GB/s |
256GB/s | 409.6GB/s |
7.3GB/s Read 6.3GB/s Write | 3GB/s Read 3.1GB/s Write |
2x M.2 PCIe 4.0x4 |
Data 2x USB 4.0 2x USB 3.0 - | Data 4x Thunderbolt 4 2x USB-C 3.1 2x USB 3.0 |
Network 1x Ethernet 5G | Network 1x Ethernet 10G |
Video 2x DisplayPort 2.1 1x HDMI 2.1 | Video 1x HDMI 2.1 - |
Audio 1x Audio Jack | Audio 1x Audio Jack |
Card Slots - | Card Slots 1x SDXC Card UHS-II |
Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 1x M.2 E-Key | Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.3 - |
1x PCIe 4.0 x4 | - |
Power Supply 400W | Power Supply 370W |
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 94 mm (3.7")Width 196 mm (7.72")Depth 196 mm (7.72") |
Weight 3.10 kg | Weight 2.68 kg |
Volume 4.5159 L | Volume 3.6111 L |
Side Panel Window Yes | Side Panel Window - |
Fans 1 | Fans 2 |
Storage Upgrade Yes | Storage Upgrade - |
PSU Upgrade Yes | PSU Upgrade - |
Motherboard Upgrade Yes | Motherboard Upgrade - |
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 2023-06-05 |
Warranty 1 year | Warranty 1 year |
Description Early 2025 | Description M2 Max, Mid 2023 |
Model ID - | Model ID Mac14,13 |
Model Number 1 - | Model Number 1 A2901 |
Model Number 2 - | Model Number 2 EMC8292 |