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Framework Desktop (Early 2025) vs Mac Studio (M2 Ultra, Mid 2023) Full Specs

CPU
CPU
GPU
GPU
Memory
Memory
Storage
Storage
Price
$1,258
Price
$3,999

CPU
iGPU
PCIe 4.0 x4
Storage
Storage
Memory
Memory
Memory
Memory
Chipset
HDMI 2.1
DP 2.1
DP 2.1
USB 4
USB 4
USB 3.0
USB 3.0
Ethernet
Wi-Fi 7
Audio
CPU
iGPU
Memory
Memory
Memory
Memory
Memory
Memory
Memory
Memory
HDMI 2.1
TB4
TB4
TB4
TB4
TB4
TB4
USB 3.0
USB 3.0
Ethernet
Audio
Storage
SD Card

8 Cores
16 Threads
3.6GHz
24 Cores(16P+8E)
24 Threads
3.69GHz

2,048 Shaders
2.8GHz
7,680 Shaders
1.4GHz
256GB/s
819.2GB/s

256GB/s
819.2GB/s

7.3GB/s Read
6.3GB/s Write
5GB/s Read
6.3GB/s Write
2x M.2 PCIe 4.0x4

Data
2x USB 4.0
2x USB 3.0
Data
6x Thunderbolt 4
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
3.58 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 Ultra, Mid 2023
Model ID
-
Model ID
Mac14,14
Model Number 1
-
Model Number 1
A2901
Model Number 2
-
Model Number 2
EMC8292