A New Mac mini May Be Just Around the Corner
Anticipation is building as we approach two years since the last Mac mini release. Rumors of a new generation of these beloved mini PCs with the powerful M4 chips, skipping the M3 series, have been circulating for months, but in recent weeks they have gained unprecedented strength thanks to key leaks.
The excitement is palpable. Apple has always been known for offering products with exceptional performance and unmatched build quality. The Mac mini, despite being the most accessible option in Apple's computer lineup, is no exception. Its power and robustness have crowned it the undisputed queen of value for money in the Apple universe.
The M4 Chip Arrives to Revolutionize Mac mini Performance!
Until now, the iPad Pros, launched mid-this year, were the only lucky ones to carry the M4 chip, demonstrating amazing performance compared to the M3 generation. Considering that the 2023 Mac minis already incorporate the powerful M2 chips, expectations around the M4 are sky-high, especially in the graphics department.
New Features That Will Make a Difference:
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From 8 to 10 cores: The new M4 processors will have up to 10 cores, including four performance cores and, for the first time, six efficiency cores. This translates to up to 1.5 times the performance of the already impressive M2 chip.
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A next-generation GPU with more than 10 cores and Ray Tracing support: Apple's new GPU, with more than 10 cores and the ability to handle ray tracing, will become the most powerful ever integrated into a company chip. And best of all: it offers the same performance as the M2's GPU, but consuming half the power!
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16GB of RAM in the base model: The new Mac mini with the M4 chip is expected to incorporate 16GB of RAM in its basic configuration. This is excellent news, as while macOS is famous for its efficient memory management, the 8GB in the 2023 model could fall short in particularly demanding tasks.
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The most powerful Neural Engine to date: The M4 chip integrates Apple's most advanced Neural Engine, capable of performing 38 trillion operations per second. This represents a speed 60 times faster than the first Neural Engine, present in the A11 Bionic chip.
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A more compact design: Rumor has it that the new generation of Mac mini will sport a renewed design, with an even smaller size than the 19.7 cm width and depth of previous models. Smaller, easier to transport and, of course, true to the minimalist concept.
Prices to Dream About:
Considering that the 2023 Mac minis were launched with a price of $599, it is estimated that the new Mac minis with the M4 chip will range between $699 and $799.
A very attractive price if we consider the power of the M4 chip and the position of the Mac mini as the most accessible option in the Apple range. Once again, the value for money becomes an irresistible argument for lovers of the bitten apple.