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Re-engineered in no small way.
New eighth-generation 6‑core and quad‑core processors
Faster 2666MHz DDR4 memory up to 64GB
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), HDMI 2.0, and available 10Gb Ethernet
Blazing-fast all-flash storage with up to 2TB SSD
Part racehorse. All workhorse.
In addition to being a great desktop computer, Mac mini powers everything from home automation to giant render farms. And now with eighth-generation Intel quad-core and 6-core processors and Intel UHD Graphics 630, Mac mini has even more compute power for industrial-grade tasks. So whether you’re running a live concert sound engine or testing your latest iOS app, Mac mini is the shortest distance between a great idea and a great result.
Cool story.
Packing this much power into the same enclosure required an all-new thermal architecture — including all-flash storage, a bigger fan, expanded vents, and a redesigned power supply.
Climb in. Geek out.
Mac mini features high-performance 2666MHz DDR4 SO-DIMM memory for faster rendering, working with massive files, or running multiple virtual machines. And now you can configure even more memory — up to 64GB — to run even heavier workloads.
Haul apps.
Mac mini now includes all-flash PCIe-based storage, with up to four times the read speeds of previous flash options. So you can load giant files and launch apps faster than ever — and with the available 2TB SSD, you’ll have twice the space for all of them.
Next-generation security.
Mac mini features the Apple T2 Security Chip — second-generation custom Mac silicon designed by Apple to make Mac mini even more secure. The T2 Security Chip consolidates several controllers into one, and includes a Secure Enclave coprocessor that provides the foundation for encrypted storage and secure boot capabilities.
Consolidated controllers
Secure boot capability
Secure Enclave coprocessor
Encrypted storage capability
Strength in numbers.
Mac mini is optimized for performance across the board. Here’s how it compares to the previous generation.
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compared to Dual-core Mac mini (Baseline)
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compared to Dual-core Mac mini (Baseline)
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compared to Dual-core Mac mini (Baseline)
Apple Mac Mini A1176
with 6-core Mac mini
compared to Dual-core Mac mini (Baseline)
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compared to Dual-core Mac mini (Baseline)
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compared to Dual-core Mac mini (Baseline)
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compared to Dual-core Mac mini (Baseline)
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compared to Dual-core Mac mini (Baseline)
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compared to Dual-core Mac mini (Baseline)
with 6-core Mac mini with Blackmagic eGPU Pro
compared to 6-core Mac mini with Intel UHD Graphics 630 (Baseline)
I/O, I/O, it’s off to work you go.
With a variety of ports, Mac mini is ready for a variety of workflow configurations. Thunderbolt 3 is our most powerful and versatile port ever — and Mac mini has four of them. The new HDMI 2.0 port delivers more bandwidth than its predecessor, so you can enjoy faster frame rates. And now Mac mini can be configured with 10Gb Ethernet so it's ready to move mountainous files and monstrous data up to 10 times faster.
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headphone jack
Thunderbolt 3 gives you some seriously productive possibilities. Transfer data at up to 40Gb/s. Charge and power external devices. Connect up to two 4K displays — and even a third with HDMI 2.0 — or one 5K display. Or pair Mac mini with an eGPU for desktop-class graphics performance. Learn more
Charge and provide power from any port
Run up to two
4K displays
To the desktop. And beyond.
Because of its size, performance, and wide array of ports, Mac mini goes where no Mac has gone before. And now with even more cores packed into its 7.7-inch-square frame, you never know where you’ll find a Mac mini — or dozens of them — hard at work.
With up to 6-core processors and faster 2666MHz memory, Mac mini is ideal for batching out massive Xcode builds or rendering and encoding video.
Up to six CPU cores and superfast I/O make Mac mini the perfect Xcode companion to build your apps at top speed while running automated tests in the background.
Mac Mini A1176 Repair Manual Free
With its lightning-quick SSD, ripping-fast performance, and small footprint, Mac mini becomes a live musical instrument with MainStage on some of the world’s largest concert tours.
From jaw-dropping performance art to giant immersive digital billboards, Mac mini drives some of the biggest and brightest digital displays with its powerful processors, high-performance memory, and fast, versatile I/O.
macOS Mojave
Simply powerful.
Featuring Dark Mode, new pro-inspired features, four new apps, and a redesigned Mac App Store.
Apple Trade In
Get up to $1400 toward a new Mac mini.17
Just trade in your eligible computer for credit or recycle it for free. It’s good for you and the planet.