Apple Mac Mini “M2 Pro” 12 CPU/19 GPU 2023 Specs

Mac mini – A2816 – BTO/CTO 

Mac mini PRO

About this Mac mini

This Mac Mini M2 Pro was released on January 17, 2023. This new model is an upgraded version of its predecessors, offering faster internal architecture and better connectivity options. The powerful CPU, GPU, and upgraded connectivity options make it a powerful and versatile device that can handle even the most demanding tasks.

This device is powered by Apple’s latest and powerful M2 Pro processor with 12 cores. Its powerful 19-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine boost graphics performance, making it ideal for video editing and 3D rendering tasks. It has a standard RAM of 16 GB, which can be upgraded during the initial purchase, and a storage capacity of 512 GB SSD, which can also be upgraded to more storage options.

This model can support up to three displays simultaneously, making it easy for users to multitask. Like its predecessors, this model is not configured with a display, keyboard, or mouse by default, but Apple and third-party options are available.

This Mac Mini M2 Pro also offers a comprehensive array of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A ports, an HDMI 2.0 port, Gigabit Ethernet, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. These connectivity options allow users to connect their devices to the Mac Mini M2 Pro.

Processor

3.49 GHz Apple M2 Pro

Ram

 16 GB

Mac mini pro
Storage

512 GB SSD

Battery Life

NA

Storage & Memory

This Apple Mac Mini M2 Pro 2023 is a powerful device with a storage capacity of 512 GB SSD. The device has a default RAM of 16 GB, providing users with plenty of memory for multitasking and running demanding applications. The RAM (up to 32 GB) and SSD (up to 8 TB) can only be upgraded during the initial system purchase.

Screen Size and Resolution

This Mac Mini model has a sleek and compact design, with a height of 1.41 inches, a width of 7.75 inches, and a depth of 7.75 inches. Its dimensions make it a perfect fit for any desk or workspace, and its small form factor allows for easy portability. Despite its powerful specs, the Mac Mini M2 Pro is relatively lightweight, weighing around 2.8 pounds (1.28 kg).

OS & Processor

This Mac Mini model is powered by a powerful 5nm Apple M2 Pro 64-bit SoC processor with 12 cores, including 8 performance and 4 efficiency cores, all clocked at an impressive 3.49 GHz. It also comes equipped with a 19-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine, which can work in tandem to perform up to 11 trillion operations per second. This exceptional processing power and AI acceleration make the Mac Mini M2 Pro ideal for AI and data-intensive workloads. The device has a memory bandwidth of 200GB/s, allowing fast memory access. 

This Mac Mini M2 Pro also boasts a 24 MB level L3 cache shared by the GPU, further enhancing its processing capabilities. This model comes pre-installed with macOS 13.2 (22D49), the latest operating system from Apple that offers new features and enhancements to improve user experience.

Size & Weight

This Mac Mini model has a sleek and compact design, with a height of 1.41 inches, a width of 7.75 inches, and a depth of 7.75 inches. Its dimensions make it a perfect fit for any desk or workspace, and its small form factor allows for easy portability. Despite its powerful specs, the Mac Mini M2 Pro is relatively lightweight, weighing around 2.8 pounds (1.28 kg).

Upgradability

This model comes with a default RAM of 16 GB, which can be upgraded to 32 GB while purchasing, allowing users to multitask and run resource-intensive applications smoothly. 

This device’s storage capacity can be upgraded to a maximum of 2 TB SSD. This provides users ample space to store their files, documents, and applications without worrying about running out of storage. The device comes pre-installed with macOS 13.2 (22D49), which can also upgrade to the latest version of macOS, providing them access to the latest features and security updates.

Inclusive Features

  • Apple’s latest M2 Pro processor with a 3.49 GHz clock speed
  • 12-core processor (8 performance and 4 efficiency cores)
  • 19-core GPU for enhanced graphics performance
  • 16-core Neural Engine
  • 200 GB/s memory bandwidth
  • 16 GB standard RAM and 512 GB SSD storage (upgradeable at the time of system purchase)
  • Supports up to three displays simultaneously
  • Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
  • ProRes encode and decode engine
  • Wi-Fi  802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 wireless networking, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible
  • More than 30 built-in applications
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • Comes with pre-installed macOS 13.2 (22D49)

Introduced: January 17, 2023

Discontinued: N/A

Display Support

Memory

Display Support

3 Displays

Level 1 Cache

192k+128k, 128k+64k x4

Resolution

6016×3384 (6K)

Level 2/Level 3 Cache

 32 MB x6, 4 MB x4

Processor

RAM Type

Unified

Processors

1 (12 Cores)

Min. RAM Speed

N/A

Architecture

64-Bit

Standard RAM

16 GB

Speed

3.49 GHz

Maximum RAM

32 GB

Type

Apple M2 Pro

RAM Slots

 None

Processor Upgrade

Soldered

Motherboard RAM

16 GB

FPU

Integrated

Graphics

System Bus Speed

 N/A

Video Card

19-Core

Cache Bus Speed

 N/A

VRAM Type

Integrated

ROM/Firmware

Proprietary

Standard VRAM

Integrated

EFI Architecture

64-Bit

Maximum VRAM

Integrated

Storage

Inclusive Features and Ports

Standard Storage

512 GB SSD

Standard Optical Drive

 None

Storage Speed

N/A

Standard Ethernet

10/100/1000Base-T

Storage Dimensions

Soldered

Standard Modem

None

Storage Interface

Onboard

Standard AirPort

802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E)

Battery

Standard Bluetooth

5.3

Type

N/A

USB Port 3.1

2 (USB-A)

Battery Life

N/A

FireWire Ports

None

Description

Keyboard

None

Case Type

 Cuboid

Inclusive Input

None

Form Factor

 Mac mini Silver

S-Video Output

None

Apple Order No

BTO/CTO

Microphone

None

Apple Subfamily

M2 Pro, 2023

Headphone

None

Apple Model Number

A2816 (EMC 8180)

Sound Out

None

Model ID

Mac14,12

Power Adapter

 N/A