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Mac, iPod, iPhone & iPad Specs - EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison

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Model 
MacBook Pro i7 2.9 15 TB
Mac mini "i3" 3.6 (18)
Mac mini "i5" 3.0 (18)
 
Introduction Date 
October 27, 2016*
October 30, 2018*
October 30, 2018*
Discontinued Date 
June 5, 2017
November 10, 2020
January 17, 2023
Processors (Cores) 
1 (4 Cores)
1 (4 Cores)
1 (6 Cores)
Geekbench 2 32 
13217
10198
14806
Geekbench 2 64 
14965
10822
16845
Geekbench 3 SC 32 
3630
3474
3882
Geekbench 3 MC 32 
13513
11732
18546
Geekbench 3 SC 64 
3970
4093
4231
Geekbench 3 MC 64 
14832
13328
19907
Geekbench 4 SC 
4236
4671
5146
Geekbench 4 MC 
13303
13828
20126
Geekbench 5 SC 
846
911
1015
Geekbench 5 MC 
3383
3265
4772
Processor Speed 
2.9 GHz
3.6 GHz
3.0 GHz
Processor Type 
Core i7 (I7-6920HQ)
Core i3 (I3-8100B)
Core i5 (I5-8500B)
Turbo Boost 
3.8 GHz
None
4.1 GHz
Custom Speeds 
N/A
3.2 GHz (Core i7)
3.2 GHz (Core i7)
Architecture 
64-Bit
64-Bit
64-Bit
Processor Upgrade 
Soldered
Soldered
Soldered
System Bus Speed 
8 GT/s (DMI3)*
8 GT/s*
8 GT/s*
Cache Bus Speed 
2.9 GHz (Built-in)
3.6 GHz (Built-in)
3.0 GHz (Built-in)
ROM/Firmware 
EFI
EFI
EFI
EFI Architecture 
64-Bit
64-Bit
64-Bit
L1 Cache 
32k/32k x4
32k/32k x4
32k/32k x6
L2 Cache 
256k x4, 8 MB*
256k x4, 6 MB
256k x6, 9 MB
RAM Type 
LPDDR3 SDRAM*
PC4-21300 DDR4
PC4-21300 DDR4
Min. RAM Speed 
2133 MHz
2666 MHz
2666 MHz
Standard RAM 
16 GB
8 GB
8 GB
Maximum RAM 
16 GB
64 GB
64 GB
Motherboard RAM 
16 GB
None
None
RAM Slots 
None
2
2
Video Card 
Radeon Pro 450/455*
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Intel UHD Graphics 630
VRAM Type 
GDDR5
Integrated
Integrated
Standard VRAM 
2 GB*
1.5 GB
1.5 GB
Maximum VRAM 
4 GB**
1.5 GB
1.5 GB
Display 
15.4" Widescreen
2-3 Displays*
2-3 Displays*
Resolution 
2880x1800
5120x2880*
5120x2880*
2nd Disp Support 
Dual/Mirroring*
Dual/Mirroring*
Dual/Mirroring*
2nd Max Res 
4096x2304 (x4*)
4096x2160*
4096x2160*
Video Port 
4 (Thunderbolt 3/USB-C)
4 (Thunderbolt 3/USB-C), 1 HDMI 2.0
4 (Thunderbolt 3/USB-C), 1 HDMI 2.0
Standard HD 
256, 512 GB SSD*
128, 256 GB SSD*
256, 512 GB SSD*
Int HD Interface 
Onboard (PCIe 3.0)
Onboard (PCIe)*
Onboard (PCIe)*
Standard Optical 
None*
None*
None*
Standard Ethernet 
None*
10/100/1000Base-T*
10/100/1000Base-T*
Standard Wi-Fi 
802.11ac
802.11ac*
802.11ac*
Standard Bluetooth 
4.2
5.0
5.0
USB 
4* (3.1)
2 (3.0)
2 (3.0)
Firewire 
None
None
None
Expansion Slots 
None
None
None
Expansion Bays 
None
None
None
Keyboard Type 
Full-size
None
None
Case Type 
Notebook
Cuboid
Cuboid
Input Type 
Trackpad (Force Touch)
None
None
Apple Subfamily 
Late 2016 15" (Touch Bar)
2018
2018
Order Number 
BTO/CTO
MRTR2LL/A*
MRTT2LL/A*
Model Number 
A1707
A1993
A1993
EMC Number 
3072
3213
3213
Model Identifier 
MacBookPro13,3
Macmini8,1
Macmini8,1
Battery Type 
76.0 W h Li-Poly
N/A
N/A
Battery Life 
10 Hours
N/A
N/A
Firewire Support 
None
None
None
Original OS 
X 10.12.1 (16B2659)
X 10.14 (18A2063)
X 10.14 (18A2063)
Maximum OS 
12.x (Monterey)
Current
Current
Mac OS 9 Support 
None
None
None
Windows Support 
Boot/Virtualization
Boot/Virtualization
Boot/Virtualization
Minimum Windows 
10 (64-Bit)*
10 (64-Bit)*
10 (64-Bit)*
Maximum Windows 
10 (64-Bit)*
10 (64-Bit)*
10 (64-Bit)*
Dimensions 
0.61 x 13.75 x 9.48
1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7
1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7
Avg Weight 
4.02 lbs (1.83 kg)
2.9 lbs. (1.3 kg)
2.9 lbs. (1.3 kg)
Original Price 
US$2699, US$2999
US$799
US$1099
Est Current Retail 
US$450-US$600
US$350-US$500
US$400-US$600

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