Apple has officially announced the next-generation Mac mini, powered by the all-new M6 and M5 Pro processors. The new Mac Mini desktop delivers better AI acceleration, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, and faster workstation capabilities.
All-New M6 with Dual 16-Core Neural Engine
The all-new M6 chip features a 12-core CPU with a 12-core GPU equipped with dedicated Neural Accelerators in each core. Paired with a Dual 16-core Neural Engine and up to 170GB/s unified memory bandwidth, the M6 delivers up to 4x faster AI performance and 2x faster graphics than M4.
It supports up to 64GB of unified memory with 307GB/s bandwidth, achieving up to 4x faster LLM prompt processing in LM Studio and 1.4x faster ray tracing in Blender compared to M4 Pro.
Connectivity includes two front-facing USB-C ports with USB 3 and a high-impedance headphone jack. The rear panel features three Thunderbolt 4 ports on M6 and three Thunderbolt 5 ports (120Gb/s) on M5 Pro, enabling multi-system RDMA clustering alongside HDMI, 2.5Gb/10Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6.
macOS 27 Golden Gate, Siri AI, and 50% Recycled Build
Running macOS 27 Golden Gate, Mac mini introduces system-wide Siri AI, Apple Intelligence integrations, and modern app customizations across Safari, Photos, and Shortcuts.
Constructed with 50% recycled material overall and 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure, Mac mini runs entirely on 100% renewable electricity across its manufacturing supply chain.
Apple Mac mini (M6 / M5 Pro) Technical Specifications
| Feature / Hardware Element | Apple Mac mini with M6 | Apple Mac mini with M5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Silicon | Apple M6 (12-core CPU) | Apple M5 Pro (Up to 18-core CPU) |
| Graphics Processing | 12-core GPU with Neural Accelerators | Up to 20-core GPU with Neural Accelerators & 3rd-Gen Ray Tracing |
| Neural Processing | Dual 16-core Neural Engine (Up to 2x faster) | Enhanced Neural Engine with GPU Neural Accelerators |
| Unified Memory | 16GB standard, up to 32GB Unified Memory | Up to 64GB Unified Memory |
| Memory Bandwidth | Up to 170GB/s Memory Bandwidth | Up to 307GB/s Memory Bandwidth |
| Front I/O Ports | 2x USB-C (USB 3, 10Gbps), 3.5mm Headphone Jack | 2x USB-C (USB 3, 10Gbps), 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
| Rear Pro Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, Gigabit / 10Gb Ethernet | 3x Thunderbolt 5 (120Gb/s), HDMI, Gigabit / 10Gb Ethernet |
| Wireless Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, USB-C Genlock |
| Chassis Dimensions | Ultra-compact 5.0 x 5.0-inch footprint | Ultra-compact 5.0 x 5.0-inch footprint |
| Starting Availability | Pre-orders open Aug 25; Available Sept 22 | Pre-orders open Aug 25; Available Sept 22 |
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