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MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) vs MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)

Full Mini PCs comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official MINISFORUM site.
2026 verdict
For networking and memory, the MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) comes out ahead of the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) in this mini PC matchup.
MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
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MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
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The MS-03 brings four wired network ports including two 10G SFP+ and 10GbE, a 16-core Core Ultra 9 386H with vPro, 64GB of DDR5 that reaches 128GB, a half-height PCIe slot and three M.2 bays. The G1 Pro is the gaming machine of the pair, with a desktop RTX 5060, a 16-core Ryzen 9 8945HX, a built-in 350W supply and a lower cost. Choose the MINISFORUM MS-03 for a home lab, router or storage node, and the MINISFORUM G1 Pro for gaming and GPU work.
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FeatureMINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)Winner
Price$1719.00$1919.00MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)
Rating4.64.9MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
Memory Speed5200 MT/s5600 MT/sMINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
Memory Capacity32 GB64 GBMINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
CPU ModelAMD Ryzen 9 8945HXIntel Core Ultra 9 386HDifferent strengths
GPU ModelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (8GB GDDR7)Intel GraphicsDifferent strengths
Warranty2 years2 yearsTie
Memory ConfigurationDual-channelDual-channelTie
Memory TypeDDR5DDR5Tie
Storage Capacity1 TB1 TBTie

What the differences mean

Graphics

The MINISFORUM G1 Pro carries a desktop RTX 5060 with 8GB of GDDR7, while the MINISFORUM MS-03 uses Intel integrated graphics. The G1 Pro is the one built for gaming and GPU rendering.

Memory

The MINISFORUM MS-03 ships 64GB of DDR5-5600 across two SO-DIMM slots and reaches 128GB. The MINISFORUM G1 Pro ships 32GB of DDR5-5200 the same way, reaching 96GB. The MS-03 starts with double the memory.

Wired networking

The MINISFORUM MS-03 has four wired ports, two 10G SFP+ cages, a 10GbE RJ45 and a 2.5GbE RJ45 with vPro. The MINISFORUM G1 Pro has a single 5GbE port, fine for a desk but not for a ten-gigabit network.

Expansion inside the box

The MINISFORUM MS-03 adds a half-height PCIe x16 slot wired at PCIe 4.0 x4 and three M.2 NVMe bays, two at PCIe 5.0. The MINISFORUM G1 Pro has two M.2 slots and no PCIe card slot.

Power supply

The MINISFORUM G1 Pro has a built-in 350W supply, so no brick sits on the desk. The MINISFORUM MS-03 uses an external 240W adapter, part of how it stays 48mm tall.

Management and weight

The MINISFORUM MS-03 includes vPro remote management and weighs 1.4kg, while the MINISFORUM G1 Pro has no vPro and weighs 3.81kg. For a headless server, the MS-03 is the easier machine to run remotely.

Which one to buy if

  • you are building a router, NAS head or virtualisation host
    MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)

    The MINISFORUM MS-03's four wired network ports, PCIe slot and three M.2 bays are what a home lab node needs.

  • you want to play games or do GPU work
    MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)

    The MINISFORUM G1 Pro's desktop RTX 5060 with 8GB of GDDR7 is built for gaming and GPU tasks.

  • you want an internal power supply
    MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)

    The MINISFORUM G1 Pro has a built-in 350W supply, while the MINISFORUM MS-03 uses an external 240W brick.

  • you need a large memory pool
    MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)

    The MINISFORUM MS-03 starts at 64GB of DDR5 and reaches 128GB, double the 32GB on the MINISFORUM G1 Pro.

  • the machine has to be managed remotely
    MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)

    The MINISFORUM MS-03 includes vPro, which allows remote management and recovery, and the MINISFORUM G1 Pro does not.

What owners say

Owners of the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) emphasise how much power the small chassis holds, calling it strong for its size and comparing it to a compact console for 1440p play. The internal power supply and the easy upgrade access come up repeatedly, with a second SSD described as a ten-minute job and the included heatsink a plus. Thermals and low noise under normal use get praise. Complaints centre on the bundled control app flagged by some antivirus tools, the tight interior, a limited USB port count, and warmth during long gaming sessions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) or MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)?

For a home lab, router or storage node the MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) wins, with four wired network ports, 64GB of expandable memory, a PCIe slot and three M.2 bays. For gaming and GPU work the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) is the better machine, with a desktop RTX 5060 and an internal power supply.

Which is better for gaming, the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) or the MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)?

The MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB). It has a dedicated desktop RTX 5060 with 8GB of GDDR7, while the MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) uses integrated Intel graphics.

How much memory do the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) and the MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) have?

The MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) ships 32GB of DDR5-5200 in SODIMM slots and reaches 96GB. The MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) ships 64GB of DDR5-5600 and reaches 128GB.

Which of the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) and the MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) has more network ports?

The MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) has four wired ports, two 10G SFP+ cages, a 10GbE RJ45 and a 2.5GbE RJ45. The MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) has a single 5GbE port.

Who should buy the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)?

Gamers and creators who want a real desktop RTX 5060, a 16-core Ryzen 9 and an internal power supply in a small vertical chassis.

Who should buy the MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)?

Anyone building a software router, ten-gigabit NAS head, virtualisation host or headless server that needs four wired ports, vPro management and a PCIe expansion slot.

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