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Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max)
Minisforum AI X1 Pro

Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) Minisforum AI X1 Pro

Common Features

  • ✓ Both products support NVMe SSDs.
  • ✓ Both products have integrated graphics.
  • ✓ Both products support 64-bit architecture.
  • ✓ Both products use DDR5 memory.
  • ✓ Both products support Wi-Fi.
  • ✓ Both products have Bluetooth.
  • ✓ Both products have no USB 2.0 ports.
  • ✓ Both products have no USB 4 20Gbps ports.
  • ✓ Both products have no Thunderbolt 4 ports.
  • ✓ Both products do not support ECC memory.
  • ✓ Both products have the NX bit feature.
  • ✓ Both products are categorized as laptops and desktops.

Main Differences

  • • SSD storage capacity is 8000GB on Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and 4000GB on Minisforum AI X1 Pro.
  • • Thickness is 196 mm on Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and 167 mm on Minisforum AI X1 Pro.
  • • Height is 94 mm on Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and 86 mm on Minisforum AI X1 Pro.
  • • Width is 196 mm on Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and 200 mm on Minisforum AI X1 Pro.
  • • Volume is 3611.104 cm³ on Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and 2872.4 cm³ on Minisforum AI X1 Pro.
  • • CPU speed is 12 x 4.51 & 4 x 2.59 GHz on Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and 12 x 2 GHz on Minisforum AI X1 Pro.
  • • CPU threads are 16 on Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and 24 on Minisforum AI X1 Pro.
  • • Semiconductor size is 3 nm on Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and 4 nm on Minisforum AI X1 Pro.
  • • Supported displays are 3 on Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and 4 on Minisforum AI X1 Pro.
  • • Number of transistors is 28000 million on Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and 34000 million on Minisforum AI X1 Pro.
  • • RAM is 128GB on Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and 96GB on Minisforum AI X1 Pro.
  • • Bluetooth version is 5.3 on Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and 5.4 on Minisforum AI X1 Pro.
  • • USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A) are 2 on Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and 4 on Minisforum AI X1 Pro.
  • • USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C) are 2 on Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and 0 on Minisforum AI X1 Pro.
  • • USB 4 40Gbps ports are not available on Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) but are present on Minisforum AI X1 Pro.
  • • DisplayPort outputs are not available on Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) but are present on Minisforum AI X1 Pro.
  • • Maximum memory amount is 128GB on Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and 96GB on Minisforum AI X1 Pro.
  • • Memory channels are 4 on Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and 2 on Minisforum AI X1 Pro.
  • • big.LITTLE technology is used on Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) but not on Minisforum AI X1 Pro.
  • • RAM speed (max) is 4266 MHz on Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and 7500 MHz on Minisforum AI X1 Pro.
Specs Comparison
Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max)

Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max)

Minisforum AI X1 Pro

Minisforum AI X1 Pro

General info:
SSD storage capacity 8000GB 4000GB
release date March 2025 January 2025
Is an NVMe SSD ✓ ✓
thickness 196 mm 167 mm
height 94 mm 86 mm
width 196 mm 200 mm
volume 3611.104 cm³ 2872.4 cm³

The Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and the Minisforum AI X1 Pro both come equipped with NVMe SSDs, but their storage capacities differ significantly. The Mac Studio offers a much larger 8000GB SSD, while the AI X1 Pro has 4000GB of SSD storage, providing half the capacity of the Mac Studio.

When it comes to physical dimensions, the Mac Studio is slightly bulkier. Its thickness is 196 mm, height is 94 mm, and width is also 196 mm, giving it a volume of 3611.104 cm³. In comparison, the AI X1 Pro is more compact, with a thickness of 167 mm, height of 86 mm, and width of 200 mm, leading to a smaller overall volume of 2872.4 cm³.

In summary, the Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) offers greater storage capacity and a larger form factor, while the Minisforum AI X1 Pro is smaller and has less storage space.

CPU:
CPU speed 12 x 4.51 & 4 x 2.59 GHz 12 x 2 GHz
CPU threads 16 threads 24 threads
Has integrated graphics ✓ ✓
Supports 64-bit ✓ ✓

The Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and the Minisforum AI X1 Pro both feature integrated graphics and support 64-bit processing, making them similar in these key areas. However, they differ in CPU specifications. The Mac Studio has a CPU with 12 cores running at 4.51 GHz for 12 of the cores and 2.59 GHz for the remaining 4 cores, providing a combined total of 16 threads. On the other hand, the AI X1 Pro’s CPU also has 12 cores, but they operate at a lower speed of 2 GHz each, while offering a higher total of 24 threads.

While both devices offer multi-core processing, the Mac Studio has a higher clock speed per core, though it has fewer threads compared to the AI X1 Pro, which sacrifices some clock speed for more threads.

In summary, the Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) offers a faster CPU speed with fewer threads, while the Minisforum AI X1 Pro provides a higher number of threads at a lower clock speed.

Graphics card:
semiconductor size 3 nm 4 nm
supported displays 3 4
number of transistors 28000 million 34000 million

The Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and the Minisforum AI X1 Pro both feature integrated graphics with some differences in key specifications. The Mac Studio uses a semiconductor size of 3 nm, while the AI X1 Pro uses a 4 nm semiconductor size, making the Mac Studio's graphics potentially more efficient in terms of power and performance density.

In terms of display support, the Mac Studio can handle up to 3 displays, whereas the AI X1 Pro can support 4 displays, offering slightly more flexibility for multi-display setups.

Regarding the number of transistors, the Mac Studio features 28,000 million transistors, while the AI X1 Pro has a slightly higher count with 34,000 million transistors, suggesting potentially greater complexity and capability in the AI X1 Pro's graphics processing unit.

Memory:
RAM 128GB 96GB
DDR memory version 5 5

The Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and the Minisforum AI X1 Pro both feature DDR5 memory, but they differ in the amount of RAM. The Mac Studio is equipped with 128GB of RAM, whereas the AI X1 Pro has 96GB of RAM. Both systems use the same DDR memory version, which is DDR5, ensuring similar memory technology across both products.

In summary, the Mac Studio offers more RAM, with 128GB compared to the 96GB found in the AI X1 Pro, but both products share the same DDR5 memory standard.

Connectivity:
supports Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Has Bluetooth ✓ ✓
Bluetooth version 5.3 5.4
USB 2.0 ports 0 0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A) 2 4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A) 0 0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C) 2 0
USB 4 40Gbps ports 0 2
USB 4 20Gbps ports 0 0
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports 0 0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C) 0 0
Thunderbolt 4 ports 0 0
Thunderbolt 3 ports 0 0
DisplayPort outputs 0 1
HDMI ports 1 1
RJ45 ports 1 1
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack ✓ ✓
has a VGA connector ✕ ✕
Has S/PDIF Out port ✕ ✕

Both the Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and the Minisforum AI X1 Pro support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but there are differences in their Bluetooth versions. The Mac Studio uses Bluetooth 5.3, while the AI X1 Pro supports the newer Bluetooth 5.4. Both products do not offer USB 2.0 ports and have no USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) or Thunderbolt 3/4 ports.

The Mac Studio has 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A), 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C), and 1 HDMI port. The AI X1 Pro, on the other hand, offers more USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A), with a total of 4, and also has 2 USB 4 40Gbps ports, which the Mac Studio lacks. Both products have 1 HDMI port, 1 RJ45 port, and a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack. Neither product includes a VGA connector or an S/PDIF Out port, and the Mac Studio lacks DisplayPort outputs, while the AI X1 Pro includes 1 DisplayPort output.

In summary, the AI X1 Pro offers more USB ports and adds USB 4 40Gbps ports, while the Mac Studio provides more USB-C options. The Bluetooth version is slightly newer on the AI X1 Pro, and the Mac Studio does not include DisplayPort, unlike the AI X1 Pro.

Miscellaneous:
maximum memory amount 128GB 96GB
memory channels 4 2
Type Laptop, Desktop Laptop, Desktop
Supports ECC memory ✕ ✕
Has NX bit ✓ ✓
Uses big.LITTLE technology ✓ ✕
RAM speed (max) 4266 MHz 7500 MHz

The Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and the Minisforum AI X1 Pro both fall into the Laptop, Desktop category. The Mac Studio supports up to 128GB of memory, while the AI X1 Pro supports up to 96GB. The Mac Studio has 4 memory channels, while the AI X1 Pro has only 2, which may affect memory bandwidth.

Both products do not support ECC memory. The Mac Studio includes the NX bit and uses big.LITTLE technology, while the AI X1 Pro also has the NX bit but does not use big.LITTLE technology.

In terms of RAM speed, the Mac Studio has a maximum speed of 4266 MHz, while the AI X1 Pro supports a higher maximum speed of 7500 MHz.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between the Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) and Minisforum AI X1 Pro. Both devices support NVMe SSDs, have integrated graphics, and offer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. However, the Apple Mac Studio 2025 (M4 Max) features a larger SSD storage capacity of 8000GB compared to the 4000GB on the Minisforum AI X1 Pro, and has higher CPU speed with 12 x 4.51 & 4 x 2.59 GHz versus 12 x 2 GHz. The Apple Mac Studio also supports 128GB RAM, while the Minisforum AI X1 Pro supports 96GB. Additionally, the Apple Mac Studio uses big.LITTLE technology and has 4 memory channels, unlike the Minisforum AI X1 Pro which has 2 memory channels.