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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The 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 could be custom configured with higher end options at the time of initial system purchase, but not upgraded 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, 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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| Introduction Date: |
January 17, 2023* |
Discontinued Date: |
October 29, 2024 |
| 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. |
| Processors: |
1 (10 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 Mac14,12 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| 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 Mac14,12 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| 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 Mac14,12 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): |
6784* |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
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. |
| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
1929 |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
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. |
| Processor Speed: |
3.49 GHz* |
Processor Type: |
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? |
| Turbo Boost: |
N/A |
Custom Speeds: |
12-Core* |
| Details: |
*This model also can be custom configured with an Apple M2 Pro 12-Core CPU/19-Core GPU for an additional US$300.
EveryMac.com has documented this custom M2 Pro 12-Core CPU/19-Core GPU configuration as its own model. |
| 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 x6, 128k+64k x4* |
L2/L3 Cache: |
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. |
| RAM Type: |
Unified* |
Min. RAM Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Shipped standard with 16 GB of "unified" onboard memory. |
| Standard RAM: |
16 GB |
Maximum RAM: |
32 GB |
| Details: |
*16 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of system purchase, this model could be custom configured with 32 GB of RAM for an additional US$400. The RAM cannot be upgraded later.
Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
16 GB* |
RAM Slots: |
None |
| Details: |
*There are no RAM slots. 16 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of system purchase, it could be custom configured with 32 GB of RAM for an additional US$400, but it cannot be upgraded subsequently. |
| Video Card: |
16-Core |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
This model has an integrated Apple GPU with 16-cores. |
| Standard VRAM: |
Integrated |
Maximum VRAM: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The 16-Core GPU is integrated with the SoC. |
| Display Support: |
3 Displays* |
Resolution Support: |
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. |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
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. |
| Standard Storage: |
512 GB SSD* |
Std. Storage Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
This Mac mini was sold by default with 512 GB of onboard SSD storage, but it also could be configured at the time of purchase 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. |
| 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. |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100/1000Base-T* |
| Details: |
*By default, this model is equipped with Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T). 10-Gigabit Ethernet was available as a custom configuration option for an additional US$100. |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E)* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.3 |
| Details: |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3 are standard. |
| 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 7.75 inches wide and deep and 1.41 inches tall. It is a silver color. |
| Apple Order No: |
MNH73LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
M2 Pro, 2023 |
| Details: |
This order number is unique to this specific Mac mini M2 Pro model. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2816 (EMC 8180) |
Model ID: |
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. |
| Battery Type: |
N/A |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
macOS 13.2 (22D49) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This model is fully compatible with the final version of macOS Ventura (macOS 13) and macOS Sonoma (macOS 14) as well as the current version of the macOS -- macOS Sequoia (macOS 15).
Also see: Which Macs are compatible with macOS Sequoia (macOS 15)? 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: |
1.41 x 7.75 x 7.75 |
Avg. Weight: |
2.8 lbs. (1.28 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (3.58 cm, 19.70 cm, 19.70 cm) |
| Original Price (US): |
US$1299 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$1050-US$1200 |
| Details: |
In its default configuration with 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD, this model originally cost US$1299.
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| Video (Monitor): |
 4 (Thunderbolt 4), 1 HDMI 2.1 |
Floppy (Ext.): |
 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. |
| 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 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3 are standard.
10-Gigabit Ethernet (Nbase-T) also was available 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 with "advanced support for high-impedance headphones." |
| Security (Lock): |
 None |
Joystick (PC): |
 None |
| Power: |
 1 |
Power Adapter: |
 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
| Canada: |
C$1699 |
Brazil: |
R$15.799 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $31,999 |
United States: |
US$1299 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€1549 |
Belgium: |
€1569 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 11,999 |
Finland: |
€1599 |
| France: |
€1549 |
Germany: |
€1549 |
| Ireland: |
€1579 |
Italy: |
€1579 |
| Luxembourg: |
€1504,16 |
Netherlands: |
€1569 |
| Norway: |
NOK 17.990 |
Portugal: |
€1579 |
| Spain: |
€1569 |
Sweden: |
SEK 18.495 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 1'399 |
United Kingdom: |
£1399 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 9,999 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$9,999 |
| India: |
Rs 129,900 |
Indonesia: |
Pending |
| Japan: |
¥184,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 1,790,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 5,599 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 79,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$1,849 |
Taiwan: |
NT$39,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 45,900 |
Vietnam: |
Pending |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$1999 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$2399 |
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