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Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) vs MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
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Key differences between Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) and MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
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- Hdmi Cable (included accessories): Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) — No; MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) — Yes (The packing list is the MS-03, an AC power adapter, a power cord, an HDMI cable, an SSD heatsink, a U.2-to-M.2 adapter with its mounting screws and a user manual.).
- Kensington Lock (other): Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) — Yes; MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) — No (The Button / Hole section of the specification names only a power button and a reset hole, and no lock slot is visible on the rear panel.).
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- Bluetooth (connectivity): Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) — Bluetooth 5.4; MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) — Bluetooth 6.
- Ethernet (connectivity): Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) — 2.5G Ethernet; MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) — 1x 10G Ethernet + 1x 2.5G Ethernet + 2x 10G SFP+ (The 10GbE RJ45 port uses a Realtek RTL8127 and the 2.5GbE port an Intel i226-LM with vPro enabled; the two 10G SFP+ cages are driven by an Intel X710.).
- Technology (cooling): Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) — Triple-fan QuietFlow cooling; MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) — 2-heatpipe heatsink with an 83mm turbo fan and phase-change material (The 83x18mm 12V turbo fan peaks at 5100 RPM. MINISFORUM measures 32-45dB in Balance mode and 30-38dB in Quiet mode, at 50cm in an anechoic chamber.).
- Model (cpu): Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) — AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX; MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) — Intel Core Ultra 9 386H (16 cores and 16 threads with vPro enabled, 1.6 GHz efficient-core base and 4.9 GHz max turbo. MINISFORUM runs it at PL1 70W / PL2 80W in Balance mode and 45W in Quiet mode.).
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MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
Last updated October 2026
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Audio
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- Yes
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
One 3.5mm combo jack on the front panel, listed as both an audio output and the only audio input.
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- No
Catalog note
The only audio input on the specification sheet is the 3.5mm combo jack.
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- No
Catalog note
The official audio output list is HDMI, the two Type-C ports and the 3.5mm combo jack.
Connectivity
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- Bluetooth 5.4
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- Bluetooth 6
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- 2.5G Ethernet
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- 1x 10G Ethernet + 1x 2.5G Ethernet + 2x 10G SFP+
Catalog note
The 10GbE RJ45 port uses a Realtek RTL8127 and the 2.5GbE port an Intel i226-LM with vPro enabled; the two 10G SFP+ cages are driven by an Intel X710.
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- Wi-Fi 7
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- Wi-Fi 7
Catalog note
Intel BE211 module in an M.2 2230 E-key slot.
Cooling
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- Triple-fan QuietFlow cooling
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- 2-heatpipe heatsink with an 83mm turbo fan and phase-change material
Catalog note
The 83x18mm 12V turbo fan peaks at 5100 RPM. MINISFORUM measures 32-45dB in Balance mode and 30-38dB in Quiet mode, at 50cm in an anechoic chamber.
Cpu
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- Intel Core Ultra 9 386H
Catalog note
16 cores and 16 threads with vPro enabled, 1.6 GHz efficient-core base and 4.9 GHz max turbo. MINISFORUM runs it at PL1 70W / PL2 80W in Balance mode and 45W in Quiet mode.
Gpu
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB)
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- Intel Graphics
Catalog note
The name Intel and MINISFORUM both use for this processor's integrated graphics. Max dynamic frequency 2.5 GHz, with 40 peak Int8 TOPS.
Included Accessories
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- Yes
Catalog note
The packing list is the MS-03, an AC power adapter, a power cord, an HDMI cable, an SSD heatsink, a U.2-to-M.2 adapter with its mounting screws and a user manual.
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- No
Catalog note
No VESA bracket appears in the packing list.
Memory
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- 32 GB
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- 64 GB
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- Dual-channel
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- Dual-channel
Catalog note
The listing describes the 64 GB as dual-channel DDR5 across the two SO-DIMM slots.
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- SODIMM
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- SO-DIMM
Catalog note
Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, so the memory is replaceable rather than soldered.
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- 96 GB
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- 128 GB
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- 5600 MT/s
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- 5600 MT/s
Catalog note
The platform supports 5600, 6400 and 7200 MT/s, and MINISFORUM notes that the memory shipment specification is 5600 MT/s.
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- DDR5
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- DDR5
Npu
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- Not applicable / unspecified
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- Integrated NPU (50 TOPS)
Catalog note
MINISFORUM and Intel both state 50 peak Int8 TOPS for the NPU; neither publishes a separate brand name for it on this processor.
Other
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- No
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- Yes
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- No
Catalog note
The Button / Hole section of the specification names only a power button and a reset hole, and no lock slot is visible on the rear panel.
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- No
Catalog note
No card reader appears in the front or rear I/O list.
Power
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- 330W
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- 19V / 12.63A 240W
Catalog note
Barrel connector, 5.5 x 2.5 mm.
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- No
Catalog note
Power comes from an external brick, not an internal supply.
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- 330W
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- 240W
Software
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- Windows 11 Home
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- Windows 11 Pro
Catalog note
The OS MINISFORUM lists for the MS-03. The barebone SKUs are sold without an OS licence.
Storage
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- 2 TB
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- 1 TB
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- 2x M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 SSD + 1x M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x1 SSD
Catalog note
Every slot takes up to 8 TB, two of the three accept 22110 drives, and the first also takes a U.2 enterprise SSD of up to 15 TB through the M.2-to-U.2 adapter in the box.
Usb
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- Not applicable / unspecified
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
Catalog note
Both on the front panel.
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C + 6x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
Catalog note
One on the front panel and two on the rear.
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- 1x USB 4.0 Type-C (40Gbps)
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- 2x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps)
Catalog note
Both on the rear panel, carrying DisplayPort 2.1 Alt Mode.
Video
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- 2x DisplayPort 2.1
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- No
Catalog note
No dedicated DisplayPort connector; the two USB4 Type-C ports carry DisplayPort 2.1 Alt Mode instead.
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- 2x HDMI 2.1
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
Catalog note
Up to 4K at 120Hz. With the two USB4 ports it drives three independent displays.
- Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
- No
- MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
- No
Catalog note
MINISFORUM lists the two Type-C ports as USB4 at 40Gbps and claims no Thunderbolt certification.
| Specification | Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) | MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Yes | YesCatalog noteOne 3.5mm combo jack on the front panel, listed as both an audio output and the only audio input. | |
| No | NoCatalog noteThe only audio input on the specification sheet is the 3.5mm combo jack. | |
| No | NoCatalog noteThe official audio output list is HDMI, the two Type-C ports and the 3.5mm combo jack. | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6 | |
| 2.5G Ethernet | 1x 10G Ethernet + 1x 2.5G Ethernet + 2x 10G SFP+Catalog noteThe 10GbE RJ45 port uses a Realtek RTL8127 and the 2.5GbE port an Intel i226-LM with vPro enabled; the two 10G SFP+ cages are driven by an Intel X710. | |
| Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7Catalog noteIntel BE211 module in an M.2 2230 E-key slot. | |
| Cooling | ||
| Triple-fan QuietFlow cooling | 2-heatpipe heatsink with an 83mm turbo fan and phase-change materialCatalog noteThe 83x18mm 12V turbo fan peaks at 5100 RPM. MINISFORUM measures 32-45dB in Balance mode and 30-38dB in Quiet mode, at 50cm in an anechoic chamber. | |
| Cpu | ||
| AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 386HCatalog note16 cores and 16 threads with vPro enabled, 1.6 GHz efficient-core base and 4.9 GHz max turbo. MINISFORUM runs it at PL1 70W / PL2 80W in Balance mode and 45W in Quiet mode. | |
| Gpu | ||
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB) | Intel GraphicsCatalog noteThe name Intel and MINISFORUM both use for this processor's integrated graphics. Max dynamic frequency 2.5 GHz, with 40 peak Int8 TOPS. | |
| Included Accessories | ||
| No | YesCatalog noteThe packing list is the MS-03, an AC power adapter, a power cord, an HDMI cable, an SSD heatsink, a U.2-to-M.2 adapter with its mounting screws and a user manual. | |
| No | NoCatalog noteNo VESA bracket appears in the packing list. | |
| Memory | ||
| 32 GB | 64 GB | |
| Dual-channel | Dual-channelCatalog noteThe listing describes the 64 GB as dual-channel DDR5 across the two SO-DIMM slots. | |
| SODIMM | SO-DIMMCatalog noteTwo DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, so the memory is replaceable rather than soldered. | |
| 96 GB | 128 GB | |
| 5600 MT/s | 5600 MT/sCatalog noteThe platform supports 5600, 6400 and 7200 MT/s, and MINISFORUM notes that the memory shipment specification is 5600 MT/s. | |
| DDR5 | DDR5 | |
| Npu | ||
| Not applicable / unspecified | Integrated NPU (50 TOPS)Catalog noteMINISFORUM and Intel both state 50 peak Int8 TOPS for the NPU; neither publishes a separate brand name for it on this processor. | |
| Other | ||
| No | No | |
| Yes | NoCatalog noteThe Button / Hole section of the specification names only a power button and a reset hole, and no lock slot is visible on the rear panel. | |
| No | NoCatalog noteNo card reader appears in the front or rear I/O list. | |
| Power | ||
| 330W | 19V / 12.63A 240WCatalog noteBarrel connector, 5.5 x 2.5 mm. | |
| No | NoCatalog notePower comes from an external brick, not an internal supply. | |
| 330W | 240W | |
| Software | ||
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 ProCatalog noteThe OS MINISFORUM lists for the MS-03. The barebone SKUs are sold without an OS licence. | |
| Storage | ||
| 2 TB | 1 TB | |
| M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | 2x M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 SSD + 1x M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x1 SSDCatalog noteEvery slot takes up to 8 TB, two of the three accept 22110 drives, and the first also takes a U.2 enterprise SSD of up to 15 TB through the M.2-to-U.2 adapter in the box. | |
| Usb | ||
| Not applicable / unspecified | 2x USB 2.0 Type-ACatalog noteBoth on the front panel. | |
| 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C + 6x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A | 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-ACatalog noteOne on the front panel and two on the rear. | |
| 1x USB 4.0 Type-C (40Gbps) | 2x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps)Catalog noteBoth on the rear panel, carrying DisplayPort 2.1 Alt Mode. | |
| Video | ||
| 2x DisplayPort 2.1 | NoCatalog noteNo dedicated DisplayPort connector; the two USB4 Type-C ports carry DisplayPort 2.1 Alt Mode instead. | |
| 2x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 FRLCatalog noteUp to 4K at 120Hz. With the two USB4 ports it drives three independent displays. | |
| No | NoCatalog noteMINISFORUM lists the two Type-C ports as USB4 at 40Gbps and claims no Thunderbolt certification. | |
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