Mac mini (Late 2014) vs Mac mini Server (Mid 2011) Full Specs
CPU | CPU Core i7-2635QM4 Cores |
GPU | GPU HD 3000 1200MHz96 Shaders |
Memory | Memory |
Storage | Storage |
Price $499 | Price $999 |
CPU iGPU Memory Memory Chipset HDMI 1.4 TB USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 Ethernet Storage Storage SD Card |
Core i7-2635QM | |
2 Cores 4 Threads 1.4GHz | 4 Cores 8 Threads 2GHz |
HD 3000 1200MHz | |
320 Shaders 1GHz | 96 Shaders 1.2GHz |
25.6GB/s | 21.3GB/s |
25.6GB/s | 21.3GB/s 2x SO-DIMM |
730MB/s Read 670MB/s Write | 190MB/s Read 180MB/s Write |
1x 2.5" | 2x 2.5" |
Data 2x Thunderbolt 2 4x USB 3.0 | Data 1x Thunderbolt 1 4x USB 2.0 |
Network 1x Ethernet | Network 1x Ethernet |
Video 1x HDMI 1.4 | Video 1x HDMI 1.4 |
Card Slots 1x SDXC Card | Card Slots 1x SDXC Card |
Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 4.0 | Wi-Fi 4E Bluetooth 4.0 |
Infrared Yes | Infrared Yes |
Controller 8 Series LP+ | Controller HM65 |
Power Supply 85W | Power Supply 85W |
Speakers 1 | Speakers 1 |
Microphones - | Microphones - |
Launch OS OS X 10.10 Yosemite | Launch OS Mac OS X 10.7 Lion |
Latest OS macOS 12 Monterey | Latest OS macOS 10.13 High Sierra |
Secondary OS Windows 10 | Secondary OS Windows 8.1 |
Build Material Aluminum | Build Material Aluminum |
Height 36 mm (1.42")Width 196 mm (7.72")Depth 196 mm (7.72") | Height 36 mm (1.42")Width 196 mm (7.72")Depth 196 mm (7.72") |
Weight 1.23 kg | Weight 1.36 kg |
Volume 1.383 L | Volume 1.383 L |
Side Panel Window No | Side Panel Window No |
Decor Lights No | Decor Lights No |
Fans 1 | Fans 1 |
CPU Upgrade No | CPU Upgrade No |
GPU Upgrade No | GPU Upgrade No |
Memory Upgrade No | Memory Upgrade Yes |
Storage Upgrade Yes | Storage Upgrade Yes |
PSU Upgrade No | PSU Upgrade No |
Motherboard Upgrade No | Motherboard Upgrade No |
eGPU Support Yes | eGPU Support Yes |
Memory Slots - | Memory Slots 2x SO-DIMM |
Storage Bays 1x 2.5" | Storage Bays 2x 2.5" |
Release Date 2014-10-16 | Release Date 2011-07-20 |
Warranty 1 year | Warranty 1 year |
Description Late 2014 | Description Mid 2011 |
Model ID Macmini7,1 | Model ID Macmini5,2 |
Model Number 1 A1347 | Model Number 1 A1347 |
Model Number 2 EMC 2840 | Model Number 2 EMC 2442 |