Apple has launched its latest Mac mini with the all-new M6 and M5 Pro chips. The new desktop keeps the small design of the Mac mini but brings a major boost in performance. Apple is focusing heavily on AI, graphics, connectivity and professional workloads.
The M6 model offers up to 4x faster AI performance, up to 2x faster graphics and storage, and 40 percent faster CPU performance compared with the previous generation. The M5 Pro model goes even further for professional users with up to an 18-core CPU, a 20-core GPU and up to 64GB of unified memory.
M6 vs M5 Pro Mac Mini
Feature | Mac Mini M6 | Mac Mini M5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
CPU | 12-core | Up to 18-core |
GPU | 12-core | Up to 20-core |
Unified Memory | Up to 32GB | Up to 64GB |
Memory Bandwidth | Up to 170GB/s | Up to 307GB/s |
AI | Neural Accelerators | Neural Accelerators |
Ray Tracing | Yes | Third-generation |
Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
Best For | Everyday use, AI, gaming | Pro workflows, AI, 3D, video |
New Mac Mini Features: M6 Brings a Big AI Upgrade
The M6 Mac mini has a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU with Neural Accelerators in every GPU core. Apple says it delivers up to 4x faster AI performance and up to 2x faster graphics and storage compared with the M4 model.
It starts with 16GB unified memory and supports up to 32GB. Memory bandwidth reaches up to 170GB/s.
Key features include:
- 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU
- Up to 4x faster AI performance
- Up to 2x faster graphics and storage
- Up to 32GB unified memory
- Dual 16-core Neural Engine
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6
- Three Thunderbolt 4 ports
- 2.5Gb Ethernet, with 10Gb option
Apple says the M6 can process LLM prompts up to 13.5x faster than the M1 Mac mini in LM Studio.
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New Mac Mini Features: M5 Pro Targets Pro Users
The M5 Pro model is aimed at demanding workloads such as video production, 3D design, game development and AI.
It can be configured with an 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU and up to 64GB unified memory. It also offers up to 307GB/s memory bandwidth and third-generation ray tracing.
Key features include:
- Up to 18-core CPU
- Up to 20-core GPU
- Up to 64GB unified memory
- Up to 307GB/s memory bandwidth
- Neural Accelerators
- Third-generation ray tracing
- Three Thunderbolt 5 ports
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6
- 2.5Gb Ethernet, with 10Gb option
Apple says the M5 Pro delivers up to 8.5x faster LLM prompt processing than the M2 Pro model in LM Studio.
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New Mac Mini : Price And Availability
Price and Availability
Apple has opened pre-orders for the new Mac mini. The M6 model starts at $899 (approximately Rs 85,600) in the U.S., while the M5 Pro starts at $1,699 (approximately Rs 1.62 lakh).
The new Mac mini will start arriving on September 22. Both models support macOS 27 and upcoming Apple Intelligence features, including Siri AI.
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