Framework Desktop (Early 2025) vs Mac mini (M4, Late 2024) Full Specs
CPU | CPU M4 (10C10G)10 Cores (4P+6E) |
GPU | GPU 10-Core M41,280 Shaders |
Memory | Memory |
Storage | Storage |
Other Upgrades - | Other Upgrades |
Price $1,258 | Price $599 |
M4 (10C10G) | |
8 Cores 16 Threads 3.6GHz | 10 Cores(4P+6E) 10 Threads 4.51GHz |
10-Core M4 | |
2,048 Shaders 2.8GHz | 1,280 Shaders 1.58GHz |
256GB/s | 120GB/s |
256GB/s | 120GB/s |
7.3GB/s Read 6.3GB/s Write | 1.4GB/s Read 1.3GB/s Write |
2x M.2 PCIe 4.0x4 |
Data 2x USB 4.0 2x USB 3.0 | Data 3x Thunderbolt 4 2x USB-C 3.1 |
- | |
Network 1x Ethernet 5G | Network 1x Ethernet |
Video 2x DisplayPort 2.1 1x HDMI 2.1 | Video 1x HDMI 2.1 - |
Audio 1x Audio Jack | Audio 1x Audio Jack |
Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 1x M.2 E-Key | Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.3 - |
1x PCIe 4.0 x4 | - |
Power Supply 400W | Power Supply 200W |
Max Power Draw - | Max Power Draw 39W |
Speakers - | Speakers 1 |
Microphones - | Microphones - |
Launch OS Windows | Launch OS macOS 15 Sequoia |
Build Material Aluminum, Plastic | Build Material Aluminum |
Height 226 mm (8.9")Width 97 mm (3.82")Depth 206 mm (8.11") | Height 50 mm (1.97")Width 127 mm (5")Depth 127 mm (5") |
Weight 3.10 kg | Weight 0.68 kg |
Volume 4.5159 L | Volume 0.8065 L |
Side Panel Window Yes | Side Panel Window - |
Fans 1 | Fans 1 |
Idle Noise - | Idle Noise 5 dB |
Average Load Noise - | Average Load Noise 20 dB |
Max Load Noise - | Max Load Noise 25 dB |
Storage Upgrade Yes | Storage Upgrade - |
PSU Upgrade Yes | PSU Upgrade - |
Motherboard Upgrade Yes | Motherboard Upgrade - |
Storage Bays 2x M.2 PCIe 4.0x4 | Storage Bays - |
Expansion Slots 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 | Expansion Slots - |
Release Date 2025-02-25 | Release Date 2024-10-29 |
Warranty 1 year | Warranty 1 year |
Description Early 2025 | Description M4, Late 2024 |
Model ID - | Model ID Mac16,10 |
Model Number 1 - | Model Number 1 A3238 |