Apple Mac mini Developer Transition Kit (DTK) Specs
Identifiers: Apple DTK - MYAL2LL/A - ADP3,2 - A2330 - 3568
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Described by Apple as a "Mac mini enclosure" plus an "A12Z SoC", the Apple Developer Transition Kit was available on loan for registered Apple developers to develop and test applications for Apple's then forthcoming ARM-based "Apple Silicon" Mac lineup.
The Mac mini Developer Transition Kit (DTK) features an Apple A12Z Bionic processor with eight processor cores on a single chip and 8 MB of level 2 cache, 16 GB of memory, and a 512 GB SSD. Both the memory and SSD are onboard.
Connectivity includes two USB-C ports, two USB 3.0 (USB-A) ports, an HDMI 2.0 port, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0.
Although it looks nearly identical to earlier Mac mini models, it is completely different internally and has more in common with the Wi-Fi only configurations of the iPad Pro models released in 2020.
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| Introduction Date: |
June 22, 2020* |
Discontinued Date: |
February 3, 2021* |
| Details: |
*The "Introduction Date" generally refers to the date a model was introduced via press release, in this case it was introduced for rent by Apple developers at WWDC 2020. The "Discontinued Date" generally refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. For this model, Apple originally promised developers "a year" with the Mac mini DTK, but on February 3, 2021, a little more than seven months after it was introduced, Apple told participating developers that it would "soon be time to return" the system to Apple. It was formally required to be returned by March 31, 2021.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2020. |
| Processors: |
1 (8 Cores) |
Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| Geekbench 2 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 2 (64): |
N/A |
| Details: |
Geekbench 2 is not compatible with this system. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the ADP3,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
The Geekbench 3 benchmark does not support this model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the ADP3,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
| Details: |
The Geekbench 3 benchmark does not support this model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the ADP3,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 64-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
3843* |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
11621* |
| Details: |
*These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are running via Rosetta 2 (binary recompilation/translation). Native app performance likely is significantly faster. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the ADP3,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
830* |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
2877* |
| Details: |
*These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are running via Rosetta 2 (binary recompilation/translation). Native app performance likely is significantly faster. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the ADP3,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Processor Speed: |
2.4 GHz* |
Processor Type: |
Apple A12Z Bionic |
| Details: |
*Apple officially reports that the Developer Transition Kit (DTK) uses a 64-bit Apple "A12Z Bionic" processor. It has eight cores -- four performance cores and four efficiency cores. It also has an "embedded M12 coprocessor" and "Neural Engine." Third-party benchmarks report that the processor identifies itself as a "VirtualApple" processor and it runs at a 2.4 GHz clockspeed, actually downclocked from the processor in the iPad Pro (2020) models. |
| Turbo Boost: |
N/A |
Custom Speeds: |
N/A |
| Processor Upgrade: |
N/A |
FPU: |
N/A |
| System Bus Speed: |
N/A |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
N/A |
EFI Architecture: |
N/A |
| L1 Cache: |
128k/128k* |
L2/L3 Cache: |
8 MB* |
| Details: |
*Apple provides limited technical details on the Apple A12Z Bionic processor, but third-party benchmark analysis reports that it has a 128k/128k level 1 cache (instruction/data) and an 8 MB level 2 cache. |
| RAM Type: |
Onboard* |
Min. RAM Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the Apple Developer Transition Kit (DTK) provides 16 GB of RAM. It is onboard. |
| Standard RAM: |
16 GB |
Maximum RAM: |
16 GB |
| Motherboard RAM: |
16 GB* |
RAM Slots: |
None* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the Apple Developer Transition Kit (DTK) has 16 GB of memory. It is onboard. |
| Video Card: |
Integrated |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
*The Mac mini DTK uses Apple's own integrated video functionality. |
| Standard VRAM: |
N/A |
Maximum VRAM: |
N/A |
| Display Support: |
N/A |
Resolution Support: |
N/A |
| Details: |
A helpful reader reported that the Mac mini DTK is capable of refresh rates up to 120 Hz on a 24" display. |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
4K* |
| Details: |
*Because the 12.9" iPad Pro (4th Gen) models support 4K video in addition to the internal display, the Apple Developer Transition Kit obviously can support at least one 4K display and dual 4K displays seems like a reasonable assumption, as well. |
| Standard Storage: |
512 GB SSD |
Std. Storage Speed: |
N/A |
| Storage Dimensions: |
Soldered* |
Storage Interface: |
Onboard* |
| Details: |
*The Apple Developer Transition Kit is equipped with a 512 GB onboard SSD. |
| Standard Optical: |
None |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100/1000Base-T* |
| Details: |
*This model is equipped with Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T). |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11ac* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.0 |
| Details: |
*802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 standard. |
| USB Ports: |
2 (3.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
None |
| Details: |
Two USB 3.0 ports (USB-A connector, up to 5 Gbps). |
| Expansion Slots: |
None |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
This model has no expansion slots or bays. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
None |
Incl. Input: |
None |
| Details: |
No Mac mini systems ship with a keyboard or mouse. |
| Case Type: |
Cuboid |
Form Factor: |
Mac mini Space Gray |
| Details: |
Uses a compact case -- milled from a single block of aluminum -- that is 7.7 inches wide and deep and 1.4 inches tall. It is a dark "Space Gray" color. |
| Apple Order No: |
MYAL2LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Apple DTK |
| Details: |
A helpful reader reported that the order number listed on packaging for the Mac mini DTK is MYAL2LL/A. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2330 (EMC 3568) |
Model ID: |
ADP3,2 |
| Details: |
This model number, EMC number, and Model Identifier are specific to the Developer Transition Kit.
As first reported by clever programmer Steve Troughton-Smith, the Model Identifier for the DTK is ADP3,2.
Also see: All Macs with the A2330 Model Number, the 3568 EMC Number, and the ADP3,2 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Battery Type: |
N/A |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
macOS 11 (20A5299w) |
Maximum MacOS: |
N/A |
| Details: |
The Apple Developer Transition Kit shipped pre-installed with a developer beta of macOS Big Sur and Xcode. |
| Minimum Windows: |
None |
Maximum Windows: |
None |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
None |
Windows Support: |
N/A |
| Dimensions: |
1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 |
Avg. Weight: |
2.54 lbs. (1.16 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (3.6 cm, 19.7 cm, 19.7 cm). A special thank you to a reader for weighing their Mac mini DTK. |
| Original Price (US): |
US$500* |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*The Apple Developer Transition Kit originally was available on loan for registered Apple developers for US$500.
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
Global original prices for the Mac mini Developer Transition Kit (DTK) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North & South America
| Mexico: |
N/A |
United States: |
US$500* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
N/A |
| Denmark: |
N/A |
Finland: |
N/A |
| Luxembourg: |
N/A |
Netherlands: |
N/A |
| Norway: |
N/A |
Portugal: |
N/A |
| Switzerland: |
N/A |
United Kingdom: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
N/A |
Hong Kong: |
N/A |
| India: |
N/A |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Malaysia: |
N/A |
The Philippines: |
N/A |
| Singapore: |
N/A |
Taiwan: |
N/A |
| Thailand: |
N/A |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
N/A |
New Zealand: |
N/A |
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