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This new model clocks in at 5.5 inches square and perhaps a bit taller than the M2 model.

At a glance, the Mac mini M4 is familiar.

Mac Mini M4

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After that, the pint-sized computer diverges.

The once-clean face now offers a pair of USB-C ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

You’ll find the more familiar Thunderbolt (3x), Ethernet, and HDMI ports on the back.

Mac Mini M4

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The M4 Pro brings with it an up-to-14-core CPU and an up-to-20-core GPU.

It matches the M4’s 16-core neural engine, which plays a large role in AI operations.

One of the big changes, and one that could significantly impact performance, is the increased memory bandwidth.

Mac Mini M4

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While the M2 Pro offers 120Gbps throughput, the M4 Pro promises 75% higher memory bandwidth.

Like other Apple silicon-running systems, the new Mac mini M4 offers full support forApple intelligence.

Perhaps that’s why the new base memory for all Mac minis is now 16GB, up from 8GB.

Mac Mini M4

Apple is doing that while keeping the base price at $599 / 599 / $999AU.

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