Minisforum is releasing a new mini PC, the MS-03, designed specifically for enterprise IT and local AI applications. While the company typically focuses on consumer hardware, this model is built as an edge workstation for businesses that need to run large language models locally rather than relying on cloud infrastructure.
Minisforum MS-03 Specifications
Inside, the MS-03 uses Intel’s Panther Lake Core Ultra 9 386H, a 16-core, 16-thread processor with a 4.9 GHz maximum turbo frequency and an 80W power limit in its standard balanced mode.
For local AI workloads, the chip utilizes an integrated NPU capable of 50 TOPS and an integrated GPU that provides an additional 40 TOPS. According to Minisforum, this hardware can run the Gemma 4-26B model at an inference speed of 22.05 tokens per second.
The system supports up to 128GB of DDR5 memory at speeds up to 7200 MT/s via two SO-DIMM slots. Storage options are relatively broad for a chassis measuring 196 x 189 x 48mm. The board includes three M.2 NVMe slots: two are PCIe 5.0 and one is PCIe 4.0. The package also comes with an M.2-to-U.2 adapter, which allows users to install 7mm-thick U.2 enterprise SSDs up to 15TB.
Networking is a primary focus of the MS-03. The rear panel features dual 10GbE SFP+ fiber ports powered by an Intel X710 controller, allowing direct connection to fiber switches. It also includes a 10GbE RJ-45 port and a 2.5GbE RJ-45 port. Wireless connectivity is handled by an Intel BE211 module, which provides Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
For further hardware additions, there is a physical PCIe x16 slot (wired for PCIe 4.0 x4) to accommodate half-height expansion cards. It also supports a low-profile discrete GPU inside the chassis, with support for up to 75W cards running over a maximum of eight PCIe lanes.
Standard I/O includes two USB4 Type-C ports with DisplayPort 2.1 Alt Mode, an HDMI 2.1 port, and four USB-A ports split across the front and back.
For IT administrators, the system supports Intel vPro for remote management, enabling out-of-band repairs, monitoring, and power cycling. Cooling is managed by a three-heatpipe heatsink and a single fan, which operates at around 38 dB under full load in balanced mode.
Pricing and Availability
Pre-orders for the MS-03 open globally on July 23. Minisforum has not yet announced pricing details.
In related news, Beelink has recently introduced the EQi 304 Mini PC, featuring Intel’s Wildcat Lake platform and support for up to 32GB of DDR5 memory.
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