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MINISFORUM MS-R1 ARM Mini Workstation CP8180 Processor(12C/12T) 64GB LPDDR5(ECC Support) Without SSD Mini PC, HDMI/2x USB-C Triple Display, 2X 10G LAN Port, 7X USB Port, WiFi6E, BT5.3 Micro PC

Name: MINISFORUM MS-R1 ARM Mini Workstation CP8180 Processor(12C/12T) 64GB LPDDR5(ECC Support) Without SSD Mini PC, HDMI/2x USB-C Triple Display, 2X 10G
Brand: MINISFORUM
SKU: B0G1M827TG

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Manufacturer description

About this item 【ARM Processor Performance】This MINISFORUM MS-R1 Mini Workstation redefines ARM computing with the CIX CP8180 processor, delivering near-x86 performance and scalability.12 cores / 12 threads at 2.6GHz frequency balanced multi-tasking and energy efficiency. 28W TDP optimized for compact workstation form factors, 45 TOPS total compute (including 28.8 TOPS NPU acceleration) empower AI inference, edge computing, and next-gen ARM applications. 【Blazing-Fast & Stable Networking】This Workstation comes with 2× 10GbE RJ45 ports, the enterprise-grade wired performance for high-speed…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored MINISFORUM MS-R1 ARM Mini Workstation CP8180 Processor(12C/12T) 64GB… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the processors category. MINISFORUM's processors lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

【ARM Processor Performance】This MINISFORUM MS-R1 Mini Workstation redefines ARM computing with the CIX CP8180 processor, delivering near-x86 performance and scalability.12 cores / 12 threads at 2.6GHz frequency balanced multi-tasking and energy efficiency. 28W TDP optimized for compact workstation form factors, 45 TOPS total compute (including 28.8 TOPS NPU acceleration) empower AI inference, edge computing, and next-gen ARM applications.
【Blazing-Fast & Stable Networking】This Workstation comes with 2× 10GbE RJ45 ports, the enterprise-grade wired performance for high-speed data transfer, routing, and network-intensive tasks. Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 can Rock-solid wireless connectivity for ultra-low-latency collaboration and seamless home/office network integration. Perfect for scenarios demanding lightning-fast transfers—from real-time 4K streaming to large-file backups.
【Triple-Display Productivity & Expansive Storage】1× HDMI + 2× USB-C (DP Alt Mode) for immersive multitasking and expanded field of view. Supports 1x M.2 2280/22110 (up to 8TB)—run resource-heavy software, store massive media libraries, and edit 4K videos stress-free.
【Comprehensive Connectivity】1× HDMI, 2× USB-C, 2× 10GbE RJ45, 3× USB 3.2 Gen 2, 5× USB 2.0, 1x3.5mm combo jack, 1x power button. No dongles required—connect peripherals, displays, and networks effortlessly.
【Package Contents】1x MINISFORUM MS-R1 Mini Workstation, 1x HDMI cable, 1x US power adapter, 1x Manual.

Full Specifications

ASIN	B0G1M827TG
Brand	MINISFORUM
Color	Black
RAM Type	DDR5 SDRAM
CPU Model	Xeon Platinum 8180
CPU Speed	2.6 GHz
Model Name	DeskMini
Resolution	3840 x 2160
Style Name	MS-R1(64+0)
Item Weight	5 Pounds
Aspect Ratio	169
Display Type	LED, UHD
Manufacturer	Micro Computer (HK) Tech Limited
Memory Speed	5500 MHz
Model Number	DeskMini
Video Output	HDMI, DisplayPort
Built-In Media	1x HDMI Cable, 1x MS-R1 Mini PC, 1x Manual, 1x US Power Adapter
Cooling Method	Fan
Keyboard Layout	QWERTY
Processor Brand	ARM

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