Mac mini (Mid 2011) vs Mac mini Server (Late 2012) Full Specs
CPU | CPU |
GPU | GPU |
Memory | Memory |
Storage | Storage |
Price $599 | Price $999 |
2 Cores 4 Threads 2.3GHz | 4 Cores 8 Threads 2.3GHz |
96 Shaders 1.2GHz | 128 Shaders 1.2GHz |
21.3GB/s | 25.6GB/s |
21.3GB/s 2x SO-DIMM | 25.6GB/s 2x SO-DIMM |
190MB/s Read 180MB/s Write | 540MB/s Read 450MB/s Write |
1x 2.5" | 2x 2.5" |
Data 1x Thunderbolt 1 4x USB 2.0 | Data 1x Thunderbolt 1 4x USB 3.0 |
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 4E Bluetooth 4.0 | Wi-Fi 4E Bluetooth 4.0 |
Infrared Yes | Infrared Yes |
Controller HM65 | Controller HM77 |
Power Supply 85W | Power Supply 85W |
Speakers 1 | Speakers 1 |
Microphones - | Microphones - |
Launch OS Mac OS X 10.7 Lion | Launch OS OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion |
Latest OS macOS 10.13 High Sierra | Latest OS macOS 10.15 Catalina |
Secondary OS Windows 8.1 | Secondary OS Windows 10 |
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 1.36 kg | Weight 1.31 kg |
Volume 1.383 L | Volume 1.383 L |
Fans 1 | Fans 1 |
Memory Upgrade Yes | Memory Upgrade Yes |
Storage Upgrade Yes | Storage Upgrade Yes |
eGPU Support Yes | eGPU Support Yes |
Memory Slots 2x SO-DIMM | Memory Slots 2x SO-DIMM |
Storage Bays 1x 2.5" | Storage Bays 2x 2.5" |
Release Date 2011-07-20 | Release Date 2012-10-23 |
Warranty 1 year | Warranty 1 year |
Description Mid 2011 | Description Late 2012 |
Model ID Macmini5,1 | Model ID Macmini6,2 |
Model Number 1 A1347 | Model Number 1 A1347 |
Model Number 2 EMC 2442 | Model Number 2 EMC 2570 |