Apple Mac mini "M1" 8 CPU/8 GPU 2020 Specs
Identifiers: M1, 2020 - MGNR3LL/A* - Macmini9,1 - A2348 - 3569
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The Apple Mac mini "M1" 8-Core (2020) model features a 5-nm 3.2 GHz Apple M1 processor with 8 cores (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores), an 8-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, 8 GB of onboard RAM, and by default, either a 256 GB or 512 GB onboard SSD. Both the RAM and the SSD could be upgraded at the time of initial system purchase, but not subsequently.
Connectivity includes 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, two Thunderbolt 3/USB 4 ports (USB-C connector), two USB-A ports (up to 5Gb/s), an HDMI 2.0 port, Gigabit Ethernet, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Compared to its predecessor, this model looks similar apart from its silver color, but it uses a completely different internal architecture and no longer supports internal upgrades at all.
All Mac mini systems are configured by default without a display, keyboard, or mouse, but numerous Apple and third-party options are available.
Also see:
- What are all the differences between the "2020 M1" Mac mini and the "Late 2018" Mac mini it replaced? Is there any reason to still buy an older model? (In-Depth)
- What are the "pros and cons" of the Apple Silicon Mac mini? Is it for me? (Quick Read)
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| Introduction Date: |
November 10, 2020* |
Discontinued Date: |
January 17, 2023 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*This model was introduced and made available for pre-order on November 10, 2020. It was available in stores and started to arrive to customers on November 17, 2020.
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: |
The Geekbench 2 benchmark does not support this Mac. 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 Macmini9,1 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: |
Geekbench 3 does not support this Mac. 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 Macmini9,1 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: |
Geekbench 3 does not support this Mac. 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 Macmini9,1 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): |
5671* |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
22982* |
| Details: |
*The Geekbench 4 benchmark is running under the Rosetta 2 environment on 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 single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the Macmini9,1 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): |
1689 |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
7401 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the Mac are 64-bit. 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 Macmini9,1 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: |
3.2 GHz |
Processor Type: |
Apple M1 |
| Details: |
This model is powered by a 5 nm, 64-bit Apple M1 processor (SoC) with eight cores (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores). Third-party software reports that it has a clockspeed of 3.2 GHz. It also has an 8-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine.
Also see: How fast is the "2020 M1" Mac mini compared to earlier Mac mini models? How fast is it compared to the Mac Pro? |
| Turbo Boost: |
N/A |
Custom Speeds: |
N/A |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
N/A* |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*This system does not have a traditional system bus; it uses an integrated SoC (system-on-a-chip). |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
Proprietary |
EFI Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| L1 Cache: |
192k+128k, 128k+64k x4* |
L2/L3 Cache: |
12 MB, 4 MB x4* |
| Details: |
*Third-party analysis from Anandtech has determined that the Apple M1 SoC in this model has a 192k+128k L1 cache per performance core and a 128k+64k L1 cache per efficiency core. Each performance core reportedly also has a 12 MB L2 cache and each efficiency core reportedly has a 4 MB L2 cache. |
| RAM Type: |
Unified* |
Min. RAM Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Shipped standard with 8 GB of "unified" onboard memory. |
| Standard RAM: |
8 GB |
Maximum RAM: |
16 GB |
| Details: |
*8 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of system purchase, it could be upgraded to 16 GB of RAM for an additional US$200. The RAM cannot be upgraded later.
Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
8 GB* |
RAM Slots: |
None |
| Details: |
*There are no RAM slots. 8 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of system purchase, it could be configured with 16 GB of RAM for an additional US$200, but it cannot be upgraded subsequently. |
| Video Card: |
8-Core |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
This model has an integrated Apple GPU with 8-cores. |
| Standard VRAM: |
Integrated |
Maximum VRAM: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The 8-Core GPU is integrated with the SoC. |
| Display Support: |
2 Displays* |
Resolution Support: |
6016x3384 (6K)* |
| Details: |
*This model supports "up to" two simultaneous displays -- one "up to" 6K resolution (6016x3384) at 60 Hz via Thunderbolt 3 and one display "up to" 4K (4096x2160) at 60 Hz via HDMI 2.0.
The Thunderbolt 3 ports support native DisplayPort output using USB-C as well as Thunderbolt 2, DVI, and VGA output with adapters. In addition to HDMI, the HDMI 2.0 port supports DVI using an HDMI to DVI adapter. All adapters are sold separately. |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
4096x2160* |
| Details: |
*Please refer to the earlier field for details, but if the primary display is 6016x3384 (6K) via Thunderbolt 3, the largest secondary display this system can support is 4096x2160 (4K) via HDMI 2.0. |
| Standard Storage: |
256, 512 GB SSD* |
Std. Storage Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
This Mac mini was offered by default with either 256 GB or 512 GB of onboard SSD storage, but it also could be configured with a 1 TB or 2 TB SSD at additional cost.
The storage is built-in to the computer and cannot be upgraded after system purchase.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells external storage upgrades for this Mac mini.
Also see: What external storage options are available for the Apple Silicon Mac mini? Which is the best?
Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Storage Dimensions: |
Soldered |
Storage Interface: |
Onboard* |
| Details: |
*The SSD in this model is onboard. It cannot be upgraded after initial system purchase. |
| Standard Optical: |
None* |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
*This Mac mini does not have an internal optical drive. Furthermore, using it with the increasingly vintage external Apple SuperDrive requires an adapter. |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100/1000Base-T* |
| Details: |
*By default, this model is equipped with Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T). On April 20, 2021, Apple added 10-Gigabit Ethernet as a custom configuration option for an extra US$100. |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.0 |
| Details: |
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 are standard.
Also see: What is 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)? How is it different from 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac? |
| USB Ports: |
2 (USB-A) |
Firewire Ports: |
None |
| Details: |
Two USB-A ports (up to 5Gb/s). |
| Expansion Slots: |
None |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
This model has no expansion slots or bays.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external expansion options and hand-picked accessories like external storage, stands, keyboards, cables, adapters, speakers, and more for this Mac mini. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
None |
Incl. Input: |
None |
| Details: |
No Mac mini systems ship with a keyboard or mouse. |
| Case Type: |
Cuboid |
Form Factor: |
Mac mini Silver |
| Details: |
Uses a tiny case -- milled from a single block of aluminum -- that is 7.7 inches wide and deep and 1.4 inches tall. It is a silver color. |
| Apple Order No: |
MGNR3LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
M1, 2020 |
| Details: |
*The MGNR3LL/A order number refers to the configuration with 256 GB of storage. The default configuration with 512 GB of storage uses order number MGNT3LL/A. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2348 (EMC 3569) |
Model ID: |
Macmini9,1 |
| Details: |
The Model Number and EMC Number are externally listed and unique to this particular Mac mini.
Also see: All Macs with the A2348 Model Number, the 3569 EMC Number, and the Macmini9,1 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 11.0.1 (20B29) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This model is fully compatible with the final version of macOS Big Sur (macOS 11), macOS Monterey (macOS 12), and macOS Ventura (macOS 13). It also is fully compatible with the current version of the macOS -- macOS Sonoma (macOS 14) -- except that made for iPhone hearing devices do not directly pair with the Mac.
Also see: Which Macs are compatible with macOS Ventura (macOS 13)? What are the system requirements? What are the major new features? Do all features work with all supported Macs? |
| Minimum Windows: |
None* |
Maximum Windows: |
None* |
| Details: |
*Apple Boot Camp is not compatible with this system, so it cannot boot Windows. It is capable of running Windows via a third-party virtualization app, though. |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
None |
Windows Support: |
Virtualization |
| Details: |
For more on running Windows on Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
| Dimensions: |
1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 |
Avg. Weight: |
2.6 lbs. (1.2 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (3.6 cm, 19.7 cm, 19.7 cm) |
| Original Price (US): |
US$699, US$899* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$400-US$550 |
| Details: |
*When configured with 256 GB and 512 GB of storage, the original price was US$699 and US$899, respectively.
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
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| Video (Monitor): |
 2 (TB/USB 4), 1 HDMI 2.0 |
Floppy (Ext.): |
 None |
| Details: |
This model has two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports and one HDMI 2.0 port. The Thunderbolt 3/USB 4 ports support DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40 Gbps), and USB 3.1 Generation 2 (up to 10 Gbps).
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells Thunderbolt docks and external drives compatible with this Mac and just about all others. |
| ADB: |
 None |
SCSI: |
 None |
| Serial (Standard): |
 None |
Serial (Geoport): |
 None |
| USB: |
 2 (USB-A) |
Firewire: |
 None |
| Details: |
Two USB-A ports (up to 5Gb/s). |
| Modem: |
None |
Ethernet: |
 1 (RJ-45)* |
| Details: |
Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.0 are standard.
*On April 20, 2021, Apple added 10-Gigabit Ethernet (Nbase-T) as a custom configuration option (supports 1 Gb, 2.5 Gb, 5 Gb, and 10 Gb Ethernet using an RJ-45 connector). |
| S-Video Input: |
 None |
S-Video Output: |
 None |
| Microphone: |
 None |
Sound In: |
 None |
| Sound Out: |
 None* |
Headphone: |
 1* |
| Details: |
*Single 3.5 mm headphone jack. |
| Security (Lock): |
 None |
Joystick (PC): |
 None |
| Power: |
 1 |
Power Adapter: |
 N/A |
| Details: |
100V-240V, 50 Hz to 60 Hz single phase, 150W maximum. |
Global original prices for the Mac mini "M1" 8 CPU/8 GPU 2020 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
| Canada: |
C$899, C$1149 |
Brazil: |
R$8.699, R$11.199 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $17,999, $23,499 |
United States: |
US$699, US$899* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€799, €1029 |
Belgium: |
€799, €1029 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 6,199, 7,999 |
Finland: |
€819, €1049 |
| France: |
€799, €1029 |
Germany: |
€778,85, €1003,05 |
| Ireland: |
€786, €1012.25 |
Italy: |
€819, €1049 |
| Luxembourg: |
€772,59, €994,98 |
Netherlands: |
€799, €1029 |
| Norway: |
NOK 8.990, 11.490 |
Portugal: |
€819, €1049 |
| Spain: |
€799, €1029 |
Sweden: |
SEK 8.495, 10.995 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 779, 999 |
United Kingdom: |
£699, £899 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 5,299, 6,799 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$5,499, HK$6,999 |
| India: |
Rs 64,900, 84,900 |
Indonesia: |
Rp 12,499,000, 15,499,000 |
| Japan: |
¥72,800, ¥92,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 890,000, 1,160,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 2,999, 3,799 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 37,990, 49,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$979, S$1,279 |
Taiwan: |
NT$21,900, NT$27,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 22,900, 29,990 |
Vietnam: |
VND 21,990,000, 29,990,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$1099, A$1399 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$1199, NZ$1549 |
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