Desktops

Mac mini (M4, Late 2024) vs XPS (XD8950, Late 2021) Full Specs

CPU
M4 (10C10G)10 Cores (4P+6E)
CPU
GPU
10-Core M41,280 Shaders
GPU
Memory
Memory
Storage
Storage
Other Upgrades
Other Upgrades
Price
$599
Price
$981

CPU
iGPU
Memory
Memory
HDMI 2.1
TB4
TB4
TB4
USB 3.2
USB 3.2
Ethernet
Audio
Storage
CPU
iGPU
PCIe 4.0 x16
Storage
Memory
Memory
Memory
Memory
Chipset
PCIe 3.0 x4
PCIe 3.0 x4
Storage
DP 1.4
USB 3.2
USB 3.2
USB 3.0
USB 3.0
USB 3.0
USB 3.0
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
Ethernet
Wi-Fi 6
Audio
Audio
Audio
Audio
Audio
Audio
Audio
Storage
Storage
SD Card

M4 (10C10G)
10 Cores(4P+6E)
10 Threads
4.51GHz
6 Cores
12 Threads
2.5GHz

10-Core M4
1,280 Shaders
1.58GHz
120GB/s
70.4GB/s

120GB/s
70.4GB/s
4x DIMM

1.4GB/s Read
1.3GB/s Write
2.4GB/s Read
950MB/s Write
2x M.2 PCIe 4.0x4
2x 3.5"

Optical Drive
-
Optical Drive

Data
3x Thunderbolt 4
2x USB-C 3.1
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Data
1x USB-C 3.2
1x USB-C 3.1
5x USB 3.0
2x USB 2.0
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Network
1x Ethernet
Network
1x Ethernet
Video
1x HDMI 2.1
Video
1x DisplayPort 1.4
Audio
1x Audio Jack
Audio
7x Audio Jack
Card Slots
-
Card Slots
1x SDXC Card

Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.3
-
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.2
1x M.2 E-Key

Controller
-
Controller
Z690

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1x PCIe 4.0 x16
2x PCIe 3.0 x4

Power Supply
200W
Power Supply
Max Power Draw
39W
Max Power Draw
-

Speakers
1
Speakers
-
Microphones
-
Microphones
-

Keyboard
-
Keyboard
Dell Multimedia Keyboard - KB216 Black
Mouse
-
Mouse
Dell Optical Mouse - MS116 Black

Launch OS
macOS 15 Sequoia
Launch OS
Windows

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Build Material
Aluminum
Build Material
Steel, Plastic
Height
50 mm (1.97")
Width
127 mm (5")
Depth
127 mm (5")
Height
373 mm (14.69")
Width
173 mm (6.81")
Depth
427 mm (16.81")
Weight
0.68 kg
Weight
7.42 kg
Volume
0.8065 L
Volume
27.5539 L
Fans
1
Fans
2

Idle Noise
5 dB
Idle Noise
35 dB
Average Load Noise
20 dB
Average Load Noise
45 dB
Max Load Noise
25 dB
Max Load Noise
52 dB

CPU Upgrade
-
CPU Upgrade
Yes
GPU Upgrade
-
GPU Upgrade
Yes
Memory Upgrade
-
Memory Upgrade
Yes
Storage Upgrade
-
Storage Upgrade
Yes
Memory Slots
-
Memory Slots
4x DIMM
Storage Bays
-
Storage Bays
2x M.2 PCIe 4.0x4
2x 3.5"
Expansion Slots
-
Expansion Slots
1x PCIe 4.0 x16
2x PCIe 3.0 x4

Release Date
2024-10-29
Release Date
2021-11-04
Warranty
1 year
Warranty
1 year
Description
M4, Late 2024
Description
XD8950, Late 2021
Model ID
Mac16,10
Model ID
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Model Number 1
A3238
Model Number 1
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