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Apple Mac mini "M2 Pro" 10 CPU/16 GPU 2023 Specs

Identifiers: M2 Pro, 2023 - MNH73LL/A - Mac14,12 - A2816 - 8180

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Apple Aluminum Silver M2 Pro Mac miniThe Apple Mac mini "M2 Pro" 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU (2023) model features a 5-nm 3.49 GHz Apple M2 Pro processor with 10 cores (6 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores), a 16-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, 16 GB of onboard RAM, and a 512 GB onboard SSD. Both the RAM and the SSD can be upgraded at the time of initial system purchase, but not subsequently.

Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, four Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C connector), two USB-A ports (up to 5Gb/s), an HDMI 2.1 port (Confirmation Pending), Gigabit Ethernet, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Compared to its predecessor, this model looks nearly identical, but it uses a faster internal architecture and has improved connectivity.

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 "M2" and "M2 Pro" Mac mini models? Which is best for my needs? (In-Depth)
  • What are all the differences between the "2023 M2/M2 Pro" Mac mini and the "2020 M1" Mac mini it replaced? (In-Depth)
  • What are the "pros and cons" of the Apple Silicon Mac mini? Is it for me? (Quick Read)

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January 17, 2023 N/A
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 January 17, 2023. It was available in stores and started to arrive to customers on January 24, 2023.

Also see: All Macs introduced in 2023.
1 (10 Cores) 64-Bit
Details: Also see: All models with a 64-Bit processor courtesy of EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Sort.
N/A 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 Mac14,12 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.
N/A 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 Mac14,12 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.
N/A 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 Mac14,12 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

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6784* 35717*
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 Mac14,12 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.
1929 11865
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 Mac14,12 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.
3.49 GHz* Apple M2 Pro
Details: This model is powered by a 5 nm, 64-bit Apple M2 Pro processor (SoC) with ten cores (6 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores). Third-party software reports that it has a clockspeed of 3.49 GHz. It also has a 16-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, and 200 GB/s memory bandwidth.

Also see: How fast are the "2023 M2/M2 Pro" Mac mini models compared to each other and earlier Mac mini models? How fast are they compared to the Mac Studio?
N/A N/A
Details: *This model also can be custom configured with an Apple M2 Pro 12-Core CPU/19-Core GPU for an additional US$200.

EveryMac.com has documented this custom M2 Pro 12-Core CPU/19-Core GPU configuration as its own model.
Soldered Integrated
Details: N/A
N/A* N/A
Details: *This system does not have a traditional system bus; it uses an integrated SoC (system-on-a-chip).
Proprietary 64-Bit
Details: N/A
192k+128k x6, 128k+64k x4* 32 MB x6, 4 MB x4*
Details: *Third-party software analysis has determined that the Apple M2 Pro 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 32 MB L2 cache and each efficiency core reportedly has a 4 MB L2 cache. The system has a 24 MB level L3 cache that is shared by the GPU, as well.
Unified* N/A
Details: *Ships standard with 16 GB of "unified" onboard memory.
16 GB 32 GB
Details: *16 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of system purchase, the RAM in this model can be upgraded to 32 GB for an additional US$400. The RAM cannot be upgraded later.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
16 GB* None
Details: *There are no RAM slots. 16 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of system purchase, it can be configured with 32 GB of RAM for an additional US$400, but it cannot be upgraded subsequently.
16-Core Integrated
Details: This model has an integrated Apple GPU with 16-cores.
Integrated Integrated
Details: The 16-Core GPU is integrated with the SoC.
3 Displays* 6016x3384 (6K)*
Details: *This model supports "up to three displays" -- two displays up to 6016x3384 (6K) at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt and one display with up to 3840x2160 (4K) resolution at 60 Hz over HDMI.

Alternately, this model can support "up to two displays" -- one display with up to 6016x3384 (6K) resolution at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 3840x2160 (4K) resolution at 144 Hz over HDMI or one external display up to 7680x4320 (8K) at 60 Hz or 3840x2160 (4K) resolution at 240 Hz over HDMI.

The Thunderbolt 4 ports support native DisplayPort output using USB-C as well as Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI, and VGA output with adapters.
Dual/Mirroring* 6016x3384 (6K)*
Details: *Please refer to the earlier field for details, but if the primary display is 6016x3384 (6K) via Thunderbolt, the largest additional display this system can support is 6016x3384 (6K), also via Thunderbolt.
512 GB SSD* N/A
Details: This Mac mini is sold by default with 512 GB of onboard SSD storage, but it also can be configured with a 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, or 8 TB SSD for an additional US$200, US$600, US$1200, or US$2400, respectively.

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.
Soldered Onboard*
Details: *The SSD in this model is onboard. It cannot be upgraded after initial system purchase.
None* None
Details: *This Mac mini does not have an internal optical drive.
None 10/100/1000Base-T*
Details: *By default, this model is equipped with Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T). 10-Gigabit Ethernet is available as a custom configuration option for an additional US$100.
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E)* 5.3
Details: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3 are standard.
2 (USB-A) None
Details: Two USB-A ports (up to 5Gb/s).
None 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.
None None
Details: No Mac mini systems ship with a keyboard or mouse.
Cuboid Mac mini Silver
Details: Uses a tiny case -- milled from a single block of aluminum -- that is 7.75 inches wide and deep and 1.41 inches tall. It is a silver color.
MNH73LL/A M2 Pro, 2023
Details: This order number is unique to this specific Mac mini M2 Pro model.
A2816 (EMC 8180) Mac14,12
Details: This Model Number and EMC Number both are externally located but shared by multiple models.

Also see: All Macs with the A2816 Model Number, the 8180 EMC Number, and the Mac14,12 Model Identifier.

For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section.
N/A N/A
Details: N/A
macOS 13.2 (22D49) Current
Details: This model is fully compatible with the final version of macOS Ventura (macOS 13) as well as the current version of the macOS -- macOS Sonoma (macOS 14).

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?
None* 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.
None Virtualization
Details: For more on running Windows on Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A.
1.41 x 7.75 x 7.75 2.8 lbs. (1.28 kg)
Details: In inches - height by width by depth, (3.58 cm, 19.70 cm, 19.70 cm)
US$1299 US$1299
Details: In its default configuration with 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD, this model costs US$1299.

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4 (Thunderbolt 4), 1 HDMI 2.1 None
Details: This model has four Thunderbolt 4 ports and one HDMI 2.1 port. The Thunderbolt 4 ports support DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40 Gbps), USB 4 (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.
None None
Details: N/A
None None
Details: N/A
2 (USB-A) None
Details: Two USB-A ports (up to 5Gb/s).
None 1 (RJ-45)*
Details: Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3 are standard.

10-Gigabit Ethernet (Nbase-T) also is available as a custom configuration option (supports 1 Gb, 2.5 Gb, 5 Gb, and 10 Gb Ethernet using an RJ-45 connector).
None None
Details: N/A
None None
Details: N/A
None* 1*
Details: *Single 3.5 mm headphone jack with "advanced support for high-impedance headphones."
None None
Details: N/A
1 N/A
Details: 100V-240V, 50 Hz to 60 Hz single phase, 185W maximum.

Global original prices for the Mac mini "M2 Pro" 10 CPU/16 GPU 2023 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

C$1699 R$15.799
MXN $31,999 US$1299

Original Prices - Europe

€1549 €1569
DKK 11,999 €1599
€1549 €1549
€1579 €1579
€1504,16 €1569
NOK 17.990 €1579
€1569 SEK 18.495
CHF 1'399 £1399

Original Prices - Asia

RMB 9,999 HK$9,999
Rs 129,900 Pending
¥184,800 KRW 1,790,000
RM 5,599 PHP 79,990
S$1,849 NT$39,900
THB 45,900 Pending

Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

A$1999 NZ$2399

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