Framework Desktop vs Mac Studio vs Intel NUC 13 Extreme. You Won’t Believe Which Tiny PC Wins in 2025
Framework Desktop (2025) features an AMD Ryzen AI Max CPU, Radeon 8060S iGPU, up to 128 GB LPDDR5x RAM, and modular storage in a 4.5L case starting at $1,099. Mac Studio (M2 Max/Ultra) offers up to a 24-core CPU, 76-core GPU, and 192 GB RAM in a 3.8L chassis from $1,999. Intel NUC 13 Extreme supports Core i9-13900K, RTX 4090, and up to 64 GB DDR5 in a 13–14L case, kit price $1,550–$1,700.