Apple Mac mini "M6" 12 CPU/12 GPU 2026 Specs
Identifiers: M6, 2026 - MHQK4LL/A* - Pending - Pending - Pending
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The Apple Mac mini "M6" 12-Core CPU/12-Core GPU (2026) model features a (Pending) GHz Apple M6 processor with 12 CPU cores (2 "super" cores, 4 "performance" cores, and 6 "efficiency" cores), a 12-core GPU, a dual 16-core Neural Engine, and default options of 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, and 24 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. The RAM is integrated onboard and cannot be upgraded after initial system purchase, but the storage may be removable even if it is officially "not user accessible" (subject to confirmation, Pending). Both RAM and storage can be custom configured with higher capacity options at the time of purchase.
Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 6, Thread networking, two USB-C ports (support for USB 3; up to 10Gb/s) and a 3.5mm headphone jack on the front, and three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C connector; up to 40Gb/s), HDMI, and default 2.5Gb Ethernet on the back (configurable with 10Gb Ethernet at the time of purchase). This is all packed in a diminutive silver colored cube that is a mere 5 x 5 inches wide and deep and 2 inches tall.
Compared to its predecessor, this model looks identical but uses a faster internal architecture, faster storage, 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 "M5 Pro" and "M6" Mac mini models? Which is best for my needs? (In-Depth)
- What are all the differences between the "2026 M5 Pro/M6" Mac mini and the "2024 M4/M4 Pro" Mac mini 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: |
August 25, 2026 |
Discontinued Date: |
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 August 25, 2026. It was available in stores and started to arrive to customers on September 22, 2026.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2026. |
| Processors: |
1 (12 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 independently calculated 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 Pending 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 independently calculated 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 Pending 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 independently calculated 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 Pending 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): |
Pending |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
Pending |
| Details: |
*The Geekbench 4 benchmark is running under the Rosetta 2 environment on this model. Both numbers reflect an independently calculated 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 Pending 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): |
Pending |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
Pending |
| 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 independently calculated 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 Pending 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. |
| Geekbench 6 (SC): |
Pending |
Geekbench 6 (MC): |
Pending |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 6 benchmarks are are for a single CPU core and all CPU cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an independently calculated 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 6 user submissions for devices with the Pending Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 6 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Processor Speed: |
Pending |
Processor Type: |
Apple M6 |
| Details: |
This model is powered by a 2nm 64-bit Apple M6 processor (SoC) with twelve CPU cores (2 "super" cores, 4 "performance" cores, and 6 "efficiency" cores). It also has a 12-core GPU, dual 16-core Neural Engine, and 153 GB/s or 170 GB/s memory bandwidth (153 GB/s if equipped with 16 GB of RAM; 170 GB/s if equipped with 24 GB or 32 GB of RAM). Third-party software reports that it has a variable speed clockspeed around (Pending) GHz. |
| 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: |
N/A |
L2/L3 Cache: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Apple provides no details regarding the internal design of the Apple M6 SoC. |
| RAM Type: |
Unified* |
Min. RAM Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Ships standard with 16 GB or 24 GB of "unified" onboard memory. |
| Standard RAM: |
16 GB, 24 GB* |
Maximum RAM: |
32 GB |
| Details: |
*16 GB or 24 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard in default configurations.
At the time of system purchase, this model also can be custom configured with 32 GB of RAM at additional cost (US$400 more than the default 16 GB configuration or US$200 more than the default 24 GB configuration).
The RAM cannot be upgraded later.
Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
16 GB, 24 GB* |
RAM Slots: |
None |
| Details: |
*There are no RAM slots. 16 GB or 24 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of initial purchase, it also can be custom configured with 32 GB of RAM at additional cost. The RAM cannot be upgraded subsequently. |
| Video Card: |
12-Core |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
This model has an integrated Apple GPU with 12-cores. |
| Standard VRAM: |
Integrated |
Maximum VRAM: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The 12-Core GPU is integrated with the SoC. |
| Display Support: |
3 Displays* |
Resolution Support: |
6016x3384 (6K)* |
| Details: |
*This model supports "up to" three displays using a Thunderbolt port and the HDMI port. As many as two displays "up to" 6016x3384 (6K) at 60 Hz or 3840x2160 (4K) at 165 Hz, plus a third display up to 5K at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt or 4K at 60 Hz over HDMI.
This model also can support "up to" two displays -- one display "up to" a native resolution of 7680x4320 (8K) at 60 Hz, 5K at 120 Hz, or 4K at 240 Hz, plus a second display "up to" 5K at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt or 4K at 60 Hz over HDMI.
This model supports variable refresh rate (VRR), HDR, and multichannel audio, as well. |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
6016x3384 (6K)* |
| Details: |
*Please refer to the earlier field for details. This model supports "up to" three displays using a Thunderbolt port and the HDMI port. As many as two displays "up to" 6016x3384 (6K) at 60 Hz or 3840x2160 (4K) at 165 Hz, plus a third display up to 5K at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt or 4K at 60 Hz over HDMI.
This model also can support "up to" two displays -- one display "up to" a native resolution of 7680x4320 (8K) at 60 Hz, 5K at 120 Hz, or 4K at 240 Hz, plus a second display "up to" 5K at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt or 4K at 60 Hz over HDMI.
This model supports variable refresh rate (VRR), HDR, and multichannel audio, as well. |
| Standard Storage: |
256, 512 GB SSD* |
Std. Storage Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
This Mac mini is sold by default with 256 GB or 512 GB of SSD storage that Apple reports is "not user accessible" (but that actually may be removable, subject to confirmation; Pending). This model also can be configured at the time of purchase with a 1 TB or 2 TB SSD at additional cost (US$500 or US$1000 more than the entry-level 256 GB option and US$300 or US$800 more than the 512 GB option).
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: |
N/A* |
Storage Interface: |
Proprietary (NAND)* |
| Details: |
*Although Apple reports in fine print that the NAND storage module in this Mac mini is "not user accessible" it may be removable like its predecessor (subject to confirmation, Pending).
Also see: What type of internal storage does the Mac mini M5 Pro use? Is it possible to upgrade it? |
| Standard Optical: |
None* |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
*This Mac mini does not have an internal optical drive. |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
100/1000/2500Base-T* |
| Details: |
*By default, this model is equipped with 2.5Gb Ethernet (100/1000/2500Base-T Multi-Gigabit Ethernet. 10Gb Ethernet also is available as a custom configuration option for an additional US$100. |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11be (Wi-Fi 7)* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
6 |
| Details: |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and Bluetooth 6 are standard. |
| USB Ports: |
2* (USB-C) |
Firewire Ports: |
None |
| Details: |
*In addition to the three rear-mounted, USB-C shaped Thunderbolt 4 ports (up to 40Gb/s), this model also has two front-mounted USB-C ports with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/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 2026 |
| Details: |
Uses a very tiny case -- milled from a single block of aluminum -- that is 5 inches wide and deep and 2 inches tall. It is a silver color. |
| Apple Order No: |
MHQK4LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
M6, 2026 |
| Details: |
*The MHQK4LL/A order number refers to the default configuration with 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The default configurations with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage and 24 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage are order numbers MHQL4LL/A and MHQM4LL/A, respectively. |
| Apple Model No: |
Pending (EMC Pending) |
Model ID: |
Pending |
| Details: |
Details forthcoming (Pending).
Also see: All Macs with the Pending Model Number, the Pending EMC Number, and the Pending 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 27 (Pending) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This Mac mini is fully compatible with the current version of the macOS -- macOS Golden Gate (macOS 27) -- including full support for the Apple Intelligence feature.
Also see: Which Macs are compatible with macOS Golden Gate (macOS 27)? 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: |
2.0 x 5.0 x 5.0 |
Avg. Weight: |
1.5 lbs. (0.67 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (5.0 cm, 12.7 cm, 12.7 cm) |
| Original Price (US): |
US$899, US$1099, US$1299* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$899, US$1099, US$1299* |
| Details: |
*There are three stock configurations of this model. 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage for US$899, 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage for US$1099, and 24 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage for US$1299. Custom configurations can substantially increase the total price.
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| Video (Monitor): |
 3 (Thunderbolt 4), 1 HDMI |
Floppy (Ext.): |
 None |
| Details: |
This model has three rear-mounted Thunderbolt 4 ports (up to 40Gb/s) and one rear-mounted HDMI port. The Thunderbolt 4 ports also support DisplayPort and USB 4 (up 40Gb/s).
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-C) |
Firewire: |
 None |
| Details: |
*In addition to the three rear-mounted, USB-C shaped Thunderbolt 4 ports (up to 40Gb/s), this model also has two front-mounted USB-C ports with support for USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s). |
| Modem: |
None |
Ethernet: |
 1 (RJ-45)* |
| Details: |
2.5Gb Ethernet, 802.11be Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6 are standard.
10Gb Ethernet (Nbase-T Ethernet with support for 1 Gb, 2.5 Gb, 5 Gb, and 10 Gb Ethernet using an RJ-45 connector) is available as an optional custom configuration for an additional US$100 at the time of initial purchase. |
| 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, 155W maximum. |
Global original prices for the Mac mini "M6" 12 CPU/12 GPU 2026 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$1249, C$1549, C$1849 |
Brazil: |
R$10.799, R$13.199, R$15.599 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $19,999, $24,999, $29,999 |
United States: |
US$899, US$1099, US$1299* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€1049, €1269, €1489 |
Belgium: |
€1069, €1289, €1509 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 7,999, 9,999, 11,999 |
Finland: |
€1099, €1319, €1539 |
| France: |
€1049, €1269, €1489 |
Germany: |
€1049, €1269, €1489 |
| Ireland: |
€1079, €1299, €1519 |
Italy: |
€1079, €1299, €1519 |
| Luxembourg: |
€1033,66, €1246,39, €1459,12 |
Netherlands: |
€1069, €1289, €1509 |
| Norway: |
NOK 11.990, 14.990, 17.990 |
Portugal: |
€1079, €1299, €1519 |
| Spain: |
€1069, €1289, €1509 |
Sweden: |
SEK 11.995, 14.595, 17.195 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 899, 1'099, 1'299 |
United Kingdom: |
£899, £1099, £1299 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 6999, 8499, 9999 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$7,299, HK$8,799, HK$10,299 |
| India: |
Rs 99,900, 123,900, 147,900 |
Indonesia: |
Pending |
| Japan: |
¥149,800, ¥185,800, ¥221,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 1,499,000, 1,839,000, 2,179,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 3,799, 4,699, 5,599 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 64,990, 77,990, 90,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$1,299, S$1,599, S$1,899 |
Taiwan: |
NT$29,900, NT$36,900, NT$43,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 32,900, 39,900, 46,900 |
Vietnam: |
VND 24,999,000, 30,499,000, 35,999,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$1449, A$1749, A$2049 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$1799, NZ$2199, NZ$2599 |
If you have additional original prices for this model, please get in touch. Thank you.
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