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Apple Silicon Mac mini Q&A
Update Published October 2, 2026
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What custom processor options are available for the Apple Silicon Mac mini?
As expected -- and confirmed by teardowns of the Apple Silicon Mac mini M1 (2020), M2/M2 Pro (2023), M4/M4 Pro (2024) and M5 Pro/M6 (2026) models -- the processor cannot be upgraded after the initial purchase of the computer.
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. (Apple Silicon Mac mini 2020/2023)
Many of the Apple Silicon Mac mini models cannot have the processor upgraded at the initial time of system purchase, either.
However, three models can, or could, be custom configured with faster processors:
Apple Silicon Mac mini |
Custom Processor Option |
Each of these custom processor options cost an extra US$200 over the stock models.
What are the custom configuration options for the Apple Silicon Mac mini?
For the initial Apple Silicon Mac mini "2020, M1" -- the Mac mini "M1" 8-Core 3.2 (2020) -- Apple just offered the options of additional RAM, storage, and faster Ethernet, at the time of purchase:
| Mac mini | RAM | SSD | Ethernet | Processor |
| 2020, M1 | 16 GB | 1 TB 2 TB |
10-Gigabit | None |
For the Apple Silicon Mac mini "2023, M2/M2 Pro" models, Apple added more custom configuration options at the time of purchase:
| Mac mini | RAM | SSD | Ethernet | Processor |
| 2023, M2 | 16 GB 24 GB |
1 TB 2 TB |
10-Gigabit | None |
| 2023, M2 Pro | 32 GB | 1 TB 2 TB 4 TB 8 TB |
10-Gigabit | M2 Pro 12-Core CPU/19-Core GPU |
For the Apple Silicon Mac mini "2024, M4/M4 Pro", custom configuration options are similar to their predecessor, although the RAM capacity options are significantly higher:
| Mac mini | RAM | SSD | Ethernet | Processor |
| 2024, M4 | 32 GB | 1 TB 2 TB |
10-Gigabit | None |
| 2024, M4 Pro | 48 GB 64 GB |
1 TB 2 TB 4 TB 8 TB |
10-Gigabit | M4 Pro 14-Core CPU/20-Core GPU |
Finally, for the current Apple Silicon Mac mini "2026, M5 Pro/M6", custom configuration options are nearly identical to their predecessor:
| Mac mini | RAM | SSD | Ethernet | Processor |
| 2026, M5 Pro | 48 GB 64 GB |
1 TB 2 TB 4 TB 8 TB |
10-Gigabit | M5 Pro 18-Core CPU/20-Core GPU |
| 2026, M6 | 32 GB | 1 TB 2 TB |
10-Gigabit | None |
There are no additional custom configuration options for the Apple Silicon Mac mini and with the exception of storage on the 2024, M4/M4 Pro Mac mini models, these upgrades cannot be made after the initial purchase of the computer, either.
Where can I buy an Apple Silicon Mac mini?
In the US, site sponsor Other World Computing sells used and refurb Mac mini models at bargain prices with free shipping, as well.
In the UK, site sponsor Hoxton Macs sells used Mac mini models with a one-year warranty and free next day delivery throughout the UK.
Where can I sell an Apple Silicon Mac mini?
Like selling just about anything else, you generally can make the most money by selling a Mac mini directly on an online auction or classified site, but doing so is time consuming and may or may not be worth the hassle for you.
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