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Series

Mac mini1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026

G Series1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026The store menu lists the G3 Pro under G Series.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MMFJ3LL/A, Mac14,38Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-16-2023.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple US institutional price list exact base part number MMFJ3LL/A. Education prices are not standard MSRP. Model identifier comes from maker exact Identify Your Mac mini article. No generic xx region suffix is stored as an exact SKU.9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102852Read 5 October 2026Exact 2023 M2 section: Mac14,3 and MMFJ3xx/A / MMFK3xx/A. Region-specific retail base part independently read in original US price list. MMFK3 higher storage is excluded from base reference.

G3 PRO-8-33S, G3 PRO-8-33U-EU22Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1.jsonRead 15 October 2026US store product feed: variant 16GB RAM+512GB SSD / US has SKU G3 PRO-8-33S.3Maker product pagede.gmktec.com/en/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026EU store variant 16GB + 512GB / European has SKU G3 PRO-8-33U-EU2.

GTIN / EAN

19425314196920Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/apple/part-mmfj3ll-a.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact MMFJ3LL/A, 8 GB/256 GB M2 10-core GPU listing Item Numbers UPC 194253141969. Corroborated by Micro Center exact MMFJ3LL/A Product Information. Used/refurbished reseller-assigned UPCs excluded.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

17 January 20233Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-introduces-new-mac-mini-with-m2-and-m2-pro-more-powerful-capable-and-versatile-than-everRead 10 October 2026Maker announcement and preorder opening January 17, 2023. Actual January 24 retail is independently dated separately.

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Status

Discontinued16Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m2-8-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact model Introduction Date/Discontinued Date table gives October 29, 2024 discontinuation. Public indexed source text read. Direct HTTP and page open return 403. Current refurbished/reseller stock is distinct from the original marketed model.

Available2Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1.jsonRead 15 October 2026The US feed lists the variant as available and the page has an add to cart button. The listing sits in the Clearance Sale collection.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple Mac mini (M1, 2020)3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-introduces-new-mac-mini-with-m2-and-m2-pro-more-powerful-capable-and-versatile-than-everRead 10 October 2026The release compares the M2 Mac mini with the M1 Mac mini, for example up to 2.4x faster ProRes transcode in Final Cut Pro. The M1 model is the one it replaces at the base price tier.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple Mac mini (M4, 2024)21Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mac-mini-m4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review of the base Mac mini M4 calls it a near perfect upgrade over the Mac mini M2 and a big step up from its predecessor. Family relation only. No M4 hardware is copied.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$5993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-introduces-new-mac-mini-with-m2-and-m2-pro-more-powerful-capable-and-versatile-than-everRead 10 October 2026Original maker standard US base MSRP 599 USD. Education discount and current refurbished prices excluded. Same base CPU/GPU/RAM/SSD confirmed in original sheet.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€69919Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/01/apple-introduces-new-mac-mini-with-m2-and-m2-pro-more-powerful-capable-and-versatile-than-everRead 7 October 2026Original German January 17, 2023 release, Prices and Availability. Standard M2 entry configuration is 699 EUR including VAT, explicitly published as inkl. MwSt. Education 579 EUR and M2 Pro 1549 EUR are excluded. Price applies to matching base hardware in Germany, not the US SKU tax treatment.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US8Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-16-2023.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker US institutional catalogue explicitly offers the exact base SKU. Institutional discount does not change hardware configuration. This records US availability rather than inferring from source language.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026

Yadan Black1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Specifications table: Color Yadan Black.

SegmentiUse the maker's product category. Do not assign a use case from performance or appearance alone.

Mini PC1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Exact model is sold as Mac mini desktop. Maker compact desktop category and exact-model reviews describe the mini-PC form. No workstation or gaming category inferred from performance.

Mini PC1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Sold in the maker's Mini PC range.

Form factoriThe maker's stated chassis class. Generic tower does not imply a full, mid or mini tower tier.

Mini PC1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 202612Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M2-2023-review-Apple-M2-unleashing-its-power-via-desktop.745320.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact M2 review identifies mini PC. Its 16 GB/512 GB sample differs from reference 8 GB/256 GB, so its benchmark, SSD, power, noise, temperature, memory and radio-module measurements are not transferred. No Apple claimed acoustic figure is stored as a reviewer measurement. M2 Pro different-chip comparisons likewise do not establish base results.

Mini PC1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026

Case

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Case dimensionsiChassis width, height and depth in the stated orientation. Source notes identify feet, handles or brackets excluded by the maker. An all-in-one is measured with its included stand when the maker gives both sizes.

Width197Height35.8Depth197mm(7.8 × 1.4 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Exact metric centimetres converted by 10 to millimetres. Published imperial/metric rounding differs, so original metric values retained. Normal horizontal desktop orientation.

Width114Height44Depth106mm(4.5 × 1.7 × 4.2 in)1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Specifications table: Chassis Dimensions 114 x 106 x 44 mm. The page does not name the axes. Height is the smallest value and width and depth follow the written order. PC Watch gives 42.5 mm for the height.6Press articlepc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2085811.htmlRead 15 October 2026The article gives 114 x 106 x 42.5 mm. The maker's 44 mm height is stored because the maker wins for claimed specs.

Case volumeiVolume published by the maker. It may differ from the outer dimensions multiplied together.

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WeightiPublished system weight for the stated configuration. Source notes distinguish maximum, approximate and starting weights. An all-in-one is weighed with its included stand when the maker gives both weights.

1.18kg(2.6 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Maker published 1.18 kg system figure, including internal power supply. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. Not a reviewer scale measurement.

0.26kg(0.6 lb)1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Specifications table: Weight approx. 260 g on the US page. The EU page says approx. 280 g net. The US figure is stored for the US variant.6Press articlepc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2085811.htmlRead 15 October 2026The article gives a weight of 260 g, the same as the US page.

Case model

Apple housing 923-075345Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102941Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 10 lists Housing 923-07534. This is the maker part number, not a retail case name.

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Case materialsiPublished materials of the enclosure and panels, not every internal component. An edition with other panels, such as a wood front, can differ, so it is per variant.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Maker environment section explicitly identifies recycled aluminium enclosure. Internal thermal-module material is not counted as external enclosure.

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Side panel

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Front panel

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Tool-less side paneliWhether the side panel can be opened without a tool after any shipping or security screw is removed. Conditions belong in the source note.

No6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102944Read 5 October 2026Exact original bottom-cover procedure requires a nylon probe to unclip the cover. It is not a tool-free side panel. Further antenna-plate screws are internal service steps.

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Dust filters

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VESA mount

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Display

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Screen sizeiActual diagonal of the primary built-in all-in-one display. Do not substitute a rounded marketed size. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Native resolutioniPhysical pixel resolution of the primary built-in all-in-one display. External video-output limits, bundled monitors and chassis status screens do not qualify.

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Panel typeiPublished panel technology of the primary built-in all-in-one display. A display brand name alone does not establish panel technology. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Max refresh rateiHighest published refresh rate of the primary built-in display at native resolution. External video-output limits do not qualify.

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TouchscreeniPublished touch-input support of the primary built-in display. A touchscreen status panel does not qualify.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer ordinary brightness rating of the primary built-in display. Preserve published conditions in source notes. Not HDR peak, outdoor peak or a reviewer measurement.

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Motherboard

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Motherboard

Apple service part 661-2649215Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102941Read 7 October 2026Exact exploded-view orderable-parts table row 7. Apple M2 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 1 Gb Ethernet, 8 GB/256 GB logic board service part 661-26492. This is an orderable assembly identifier rather than a retail motherboard name.

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Chipset

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Motherboard form factoriMotherboard dimensions class, not the size of the computer case.

Proprietary5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102941Read 10 October 2026The logic board is an Apple service assembly sized for this enclosure. It is not an ATX class board.

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CPU socket

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FCBGA15281Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Specifications table: CPU Socket / Package FCBGA1528 Package.5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196451/intel-core-i310110u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Sockets Supported: FCBGA1528.

Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots and WLAN M.2 slots. Storage M.2 slots belong in storage_slots. Mechanical slot shape and electrical lane width are separate.

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PCIe x16 slotsiCounts mechanically x16 card slots, including occupied slots. A slot may have fewer electrical lanes.

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Free expansion slotsiCounts slots documented as unoccupied. GPU thickness can block access to an unoccupied slot.

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Fan headersiPhysical connectors for fans on the motherboard, not the number of installed fans.

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Overclocking in BIOSiTrue when BIOS permits CPU or memory tuning. Source notes must distinguish XMP or EXPO memory tuning from CPU multiplier overclocking.

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026

Intel Core i3-10110U1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Specifications table: Intel Core i3-10110U, dual-core, four-thread, 14nm, base 2.1GHz, max turbo 4.1GHz, 4MB cache.

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026

Intel5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196451/intel-core-i310110u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Processor codenameiChip maker's processor or platform codename. This is separate from each core's architecture name.

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Comet Lake5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196451/intel-core-i310110u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Code Name: Products formerly Comet Lake.

Core configurationiOne row per stated core category. Apple super cores are distinct from performance cores. Clock values describe that category.

AApple Mac mini (M2, 2023)

Core type	Count	Core
Performance	4	Avalanche
Efficiency	4	Blizzard

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Exact technical specification Chip table gives this base CPU split. Clock frequencies and cache are not inferred from aggregate processor comparisons.25Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/pc-systeme/apple-mac-mini-m2-pro-test.83223Read 10 October 2026The CPU table lists the M2 as 4 x Avalanche (P) and 4 x Blizzard (E). Only core names are stored. The article gives clocks of 3.504 GHz and 2.424 GHz, which differ in precision from other reports, so no clocks are stored.

BGMKtec NucBox G3 Pro

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	2	2.1	4.1

Source1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026The page lists two cores, base 2.1GHz and max turbo 4.1GHz.5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196451/intel-core-i310110u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 20262 cores, base 2.10 GHz, max turbo 4.10 GHz.

CPU cores

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Performance coresiCounts rows explicitly classified as performance cores. Apple super cores are stored separately and excluded.

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Efficiency coresiCounts efficiency and low-power efficiency cores. Zero means a complete stated core configuration has no such cores.

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Threads

827Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m2-early-2023Read 10 October 2026Spec page lists 8 cores (4P+4E) and 8 threads. Apple lists 4 performance and 4 efficiency cores and does not publish a thread count.

41Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Dual-Core, Four-Thread.5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196451/intel-core-i310110u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Total Threads: 4.

Max core turbo clockiHighest core-category turbo or boost clock in cpu_clusters. Separate favored-core or processor-level boost ratings are not substituted for a category's published turbo clock.

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L3 cache

8MB16Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m2-8-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Page says third-party software analysis found an 8 MB level L3 cache shared with the GPU. Apple does not publish a cache size and calls it system level cache.

4MB1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 20264MB Cache. Intel names it 4 MB Intel Smart Cache.5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196451/intel-core-i310110u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Cache: 4 MB Intel Smart Cache.

CPU core process nodeiPublished CPU-core fabrication node. Package components and I/O dies may use other nodes. Maker node name belongs in the source note.

5nm4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-m2-with-breakthrough-performance-and-capabilitiesRead 5 October 2026Exact chip maker second-generation 5 nm fabrication claim. This is processor fabrication, not every package component.

14nm1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 202614nm lithography.5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196451/intel-core-i310110u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lithography: 14 nm.

CPU base power (chip rating)iChip maker's base-power or default-TDP rating. It is not measured wall power or the PC maker's configured power limit.

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15W3Maker product pagede.gmktec.com/en/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026CPU row lists power modes of 8W (Silent), 10W (Balanced) and 15W (Performance). These are maker power settings. The chip rating is 15 W.5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196451/intel-core-i310110u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026TDP: 15 W. Configurable TDP-up is 25 W and TDP-down is 10 W.

Peak CPU power (configured)iPower limit configured by the PC maker, such as PL2 or PPT. Do not substitute the chip maker's maximum turbo-power rating.

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Unlocked multiplier

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NPU performanceiPublished NPU throughput only. GPU, total-system AI throughput and different precision modes are separate. Precision belongs in the source note.

15.8TOPS4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-m2-with-breakthrough-performance-and-capabilitiesRead 5 October 2026Exact Neural Engine claim 15.8 trillion operations per second. Numerical precision unstated. The 16-core neural count is not the CPU core count or whole-system AI throughput.

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Integrated GPU

Apple M2 10-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026

Intel UHD Graphics1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026GPU row: Intel UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel Processors, max dynamic frequency up to 1 GHz.

Cooling

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CPU cooler

Air5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102941Read 10 October 2026Original exact exploded view includes one blower, heat sink and logic-board thermal path. Active air cooling. It is the processor/system cooling assembly, so no separate chassis-fan count inferred.

Air1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Feature list: single copper heat pipe cooling design with a quiet cooling fan below 38 dB. The below 38 dB figure is a maker claim and not a measurement.

CPU cooler model

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Single fan with D8 copper heat pipe3Maker product pagede.gmktec.com/en/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026CPU row: Cooling Single Fan 5008 + D8 Copper Heat Pipe.

Radiator size

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Radiator position

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Case fansiInstalled chassis airflow fans, including radiator fans. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans. Count fan rotors, including multiple rotors in a single-frame assembly. A mini PC whose only fan cools the processor and moves the air through the case counts that fan.

AApple Mac mini (M2, 2023)

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Source14Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Mac+Mini+M2+Teardown/157365Read 10 October 2026Step 5 refers to the single fan.22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102947Read 10 October 2026The Fan procedure removes one fan with four T6 screws and one fan cable. The exploded view lists a single Fan 923-07538. Diameter and PWM control are not published.

BGMKtec NucBox G3 Pro

Fan rotors
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Source3Maker product pagede.gmktec.com/en/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026CPU row: one fan, code 5008, with a copper heat pipe. The fan cools the processor and moves air through the case, so it is the only fan. Position and diameter are not stated.

Number of case fansiSum of documented chassis and radiator fan rotors. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPU

No5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102941Read 10 October 2026Exact original full hardware inventory has integrated Apple GPU on the logic board and no discrete graphics board or expansion slot. Chip and GPU identities also explicitly linked in exact tech specification.

No1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026The GPU row lists only the integrated Intel UHD Graphics.

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

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GPU brand

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Graphics card

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VRAM

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VRAM type

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GPU board poweriConfigured total board power of the installed card. A chip-family reference rating is not proof of an OEM card limit.

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GPU boost clockiPublished boost clock for the installed graphics card and mode. Do not use a measured transient clock or another board model's rating.

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Graphics card length

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Graphics card thicknessiCard thickness in PCIe bracket-slot units, such as 2.5. This is not the number of connectors or motherboard slots.

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GPU power connector

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Memory

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RAM

8GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026

16GB1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026The US variant is 16GB RAM+512GB SSD. The specification row says 8GB / 16GB pre-installed.

RAM type

LPDDR514Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Mac+Mini+M2+Teardown/157365Read 10 October 2026Exact base 8 GB/256 GB teardown. Step 18 identifies 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) LPDDR5 SDRAM memory. No memory transfer rate or chip part number inferred.

DDR41Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Memory row: 2x DDR4 SO-DIMM slots.

Configured RAM speediMemory transfer rate configured on delivery. A rated XMP or EXPO profile may be faster when it is disabled.

6,400MT/s25Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/pc-systeme/apple-mac-mini-m2-pro-test.83223Read 10 October 2026The data table lists 8 GB LPDDR5-6400 for the Mac mini with M2 as the base memory. Reported transfer rate of the delivered memory.

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Rated kit speediRated memory-kit or profile speed. This can differ from the speed configured on delivery.

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Memory kit

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RAM upgradeiHow installed memory is physically attached. Purchase-time capacity choices do not mean memory can be upgraded later.

Integrated into chip package7Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fmfj3ll/a/refurbished-mac-mini-apple-m2-chip-with-8%E2%80%91core-cpu-and-10%E2%80%91core-gpuRead 5 October 2026Exact maker architecture feature explicitly combines CPU,GPU,unified memory and Neural Engine on one chip. This source is used for unchanged architecture, not its refurbished price, SKU or particular upgraded memory capacity. Current comparison review also says memory not upgradeable.

Slots1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Memory row: two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots, supports up to 64GB (32GB x2).

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable memory connectors, with one row per occupancy state. Package-integrated memory is not a DIMM slot.

AApple Mac mini (M2, 2023)

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BGMKtec NucBox G3 Pro

Slot	Count
SO-DIMM	2

Source1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Two SO-DIMM slots. How the 16 GB is split across the slots is not stated, so occupancy is left out.

RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Max RAM for this CPU and GPUiMaximum stated capacity without changing the CPU or GPU configuration represented by this product. For integrated memory this is a purchase-time limit. For slot-based RAM it is the maker's supported upgrade limit.

24GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Exact unchanged base chip supports purchase-time memory options up to 24 GB. This is not a post-purchase upgrade claim. Original repair parts table independently includes the matching CPU/GPU maximum-memory board. RAM technology/speed and system ECC omitted where exact reference proof absent.

64GB1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Memory row: supports up to 64GB (32GB x2).

ECC memoryiSystem-level ECC memory support or configuration. DDR5 on-die ECC alone does not establish this field.

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No5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196451/intel-core-i310110u-processor-4m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026ECC Memory Supported: No.

Storage

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Storage

256GB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

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Installed drivesiInstalled drives, one row per physical drive. Capacity is in decimal GB. Use the generic SSD option when its protocol is not published. It does not establish an interface or socket. Do not represent alternative purchase capacities as installed drives.

AApple Mac mini (M2, 2023)

Capacity (GB)
256

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Maker advertised installed SSD capacity only. Plain SSD wording does not establish NVMe/SATA or M.2, so interface and connector rows are omitted. Decimal advertised units preserved.

BGMKtec NucBox G3 Pro

Capacity (GB)	Type
512	SSD, protocol not stated

Source3Maker product pagede.gmktec.com/en/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Storage row: M.2 2242 SSD, 128GB / 256GB / 512GB available. The same page says the 2242 slot is SATA 3.0 only. Starry Hope also lists a SATA SSD. Retailer listings call the factory drive NVMe or PCIe. The sources conflict, so the drive is stored as a generic SSD with no interface and no slot occupancy.7Spec databasestarryhope.com/minipcs/models/gmktec-nucbox-g3-proRead 15 October 2026Comparison chart lists the 16GB/512GB version with a 512 GB SATA SSD. This conflicts with retailer listings that call the drive NVMe, so only a generic SSD is stored.

Storage slots and baysiPhysical SSD connectors and drive bays, counted once each. Multiple supported M.2 lengths or alternative bay uses do not create extra slots.

AApple Mac mini (M2, 2023)

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BGMKtec NucBox G3 Pro

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	3	4	1
M.2 2242	SATA	Not available	Not available	1

Source1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Storage row: 1x M.2 2280 SSD up to 8TB and 1x M.2 2242 SSD up to 1TB. Feature list: M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0x4 and M.2 2242 SATA 3.0. The EU page adds that the 2280 slot also takes SATA SSDs.3Maker product pagede.gmktec.com/en/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026Storage expansion row: 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x4 up to 8TB (compatible with SATA SSD) and 1 x M.2 2242 SATA3.0 up to 1TB with no PCIe support. The BIOS reads the SATA SSD first. The 2280 slot takes SATA SSDs too. Which slot holds the factory drive is disputed, so occupancy is left out.6Press articlepc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2085811.htmlRead 15 October 2026The article says two M.2 slots, one for an NVMe SSD up to 8 TB and one for a SATA SSD up to 1 TB.

M.2 slots

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Free M.2 slots

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Free drive bays

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Fastest storage-slot PCIe generationiHighest documented PCIe generation of a storage slot. This does not identify the installed drive's generation.

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Power supply

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PSU rated outputiPower supply's rated output, or an external adapter's output rating. Maximum system consumption, peak PSU power and wall draw are separate.

150W14Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Mac+Mini+M2+Teardown/157365Read 10 October 2026Step 10 shows the power supply label with output 12 V and 12.5 A, which is 150 W. Apple lists 150 W maximum continuous power for the M2 model and 185 W for the M2 Pro model.25Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/pc-systeme/apple-mac-mini-m2-pro-test.83223Read 10 October 2026Text says every Mac mini has an integrated power supply and the M2 model is designed for 150 W continuous power. This matches the 150 W output on the label in the iFixit teardown.

36W1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Power row: DC Power Adapter 12V / 3A, which is 36 W. garumax also lists 36W.8Press articlegarumax.com/gmktec-g3-pro-specRead 15 October 2026Spec table: power 36W (12V/3A).

PSU form factoriReplacement PSU dimensions class. Electrical standards such as ATX12VO belong in psu_atx_version. A supply built into an all-in-one is proprietary unless the maker names a standard size.

Proprietary24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102949Read 10 October 2026The power supply is an Apple service part with a built-in AC inlet. It is rotated out of a groove in the housing. It is not an ATX, SFX or external adapter format.

External adapter1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026External DC adapter with a 5.5/2.5 mm DC IN jack.

PSU efficiencyiWhen an 80 PLUS and a Cybenetics level are both published, the 80 PLUS level is stored and the Cybenetics level goes in the source note.

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Modular cables

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PSU model

Apple service part 661-167895Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102941Read 10 October 2026Exact original maker orderable internal power-supply service identifier. Published 150 W for M2 and 185 W for M2 Pro maximum continuous system input does not by itself establish rated PSU output wattage. The stored psu_w comes from the iFixit label photo and ComputerBase.

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ATX version

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Native 12V-2x6 cableiThe supplied PSU has a native 12V-2x6 GPU cable. A generic 16-pin connector description alone does not establish its revision.

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Ports

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User-facing I/O positioniLocation of the accessible front, top, side or bottom port panel.

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Front3Maker product pagede.gmktec.com/en/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026USB ports row puts two of the four USB-A ports on the front. The maker photo shows them next to the power button.

User-facing portsiAccessible front, top, side and bottom ports at the stated I/O position. Counts refer to physical connectors.

AApple Mac mini (M2, 2023)

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BGMKtec NucBox G3 Pro

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5

Source1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026External Ports row: USB-A 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps). The EU page and Starry Hope put two on the front and two on the back. The maker photo shows two USB-A ports and the power button on the front.3Maker product pagede.gmktec.com/en/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-mini-pcRead 15 October 2026USB ports row: USB 3.2 Gen1 x4 (5 Gbps), front x2 and rear x2.7Spec databasestarryhope.com/minipcs/models/gmktec-nucbox-g3-proRead 15 October 2026Chart: 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), 2 front and 2 rear.

Rear portsiPhysical rear connectors, including motherboard and discrete-GPU outputs. Source notes identify disabled onboard video ports and any incomplete GPU output evidence. A video input, such as HDMI in on an all-in-one, is Other. AC power input is a mains inlet, such as C14, for a built-in power supply. DC in is for an external adapter.

AApple Mac mini (M2, 2023)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4	2	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3	2	5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
HDMI	HDMI 2.0	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Gigabit Ethernet	1	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
3.5 mm audio	High-impedance headphone support	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
AC power input	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Exact Connections and Expansion table plus original Quick Start/port drawings establish complete rear physical inventory. USB-C supports 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 plus native DisplayPort. HDMI revision not inferred from resolution capability. Standard RJ45 is 1 Gbps. 10 Gbps is a separate option. AC input included without treating it as a motherboard data port. There are no front connectors in exact complete external view.14Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Mac+Mini+M2+Teardown/157365Read 10 October 2026Step 2 explicitly identifies HDMI 2.0 on the base M2. The Pro port differs. Physical port counts are unchanged.

BGMKtec NucBox G3 Pro

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Connected to
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5	Motherboard
HDMI	1.4	2	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet	1	2.5	Motherboard
3.5 mm audio	3.5 mm CTIA audio jack	1	Not available	Not available
DC in	12 V / 3 A, 5.5 x 2.5 mm	1	Not available	Motherboard

Source1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026External Ports row: 4x USB 3.2 Gen1, 2x HDMI 1.4 (up to 4K at 24Hz), one 3.5mm CTIA audio jack, one RJ45 2.5G Ethernet and one DC IN (5.5/2.5mm). The maker's main photo shows the audio jack on the rear panel next to the second HDMI port.

User-facing USB portsiPhysical USB-A and USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel.

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2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

User-facing USB-C portsiPhysical USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel, including Thunderbolt and USB4 sockets.

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0=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

ThunderboltiThunderbolt documented in the rear-port table. Front-panel-only Thunderbolt is not covered by this derived field.

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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Ethernet speed

1Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Discrete GPU output portsiCounts rear connectors explicitly attributed to the discrete graphics card. A partial rear-port table cannot establish the card's complete output count.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Network row: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Realtek RTL8852BE, up to 1201 Mbps).

Wi-Fi bandsiBands explicitly supported by the installed radio and product region. Do not infer 6GHz use solely from a Wi-Fi version.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz26Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-sg/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 10 October 2026The Wi-Fi table for Mac mini (2023 M2) lists 802.11ax at 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz, plus 802.11ac, a/n at 5 GHz and b/g/n at 2.4 GHz. Regional restrictions apply to the 6 GHz band.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026The 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax list covers 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. No 6 GHz is stated.

Wi-Fi module

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Realtek RTL8852BE1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Network row: Realtek RTL8852BE.

Wi-Fi antenna

Internal14Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Mac+Mini+M2+Teardown/157365Read 10 October 2026Step 4 places the antenna plate beneath the bottom cover and describes its coaxial cable. This is an internal antenna assembly.

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Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026

5.21Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Network row: Bluetooth 5.2.

Ethernet controller

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Intel i2261Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Network row: 2.5G Ethernet LAN (Intel i226).

Camera and audio

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WebcamiPublished built-in camera description and resolution. Keep sensor megapixels, video resolution and named camera features distinct in the source note. External bundled cameras do not qualify.

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Built-in speaker driversiPhysical built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Audio channels, system beepers and external bundled speakers do not count. Do not infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

114Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Mac+Mini+M2+Teardown/157365Read 10 October 2026Step 12 describes one speaker held by two T6 screws.23Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102950Read 10 October 2026The Speaker procedure removes one speaker with two T6 screws. The exploded view lists a single Speaker 923-02435.

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Total speaker poweriManufacturer stated combined output of the built-in speakers. Preserve power basis in source notes. PSU ratings and external speaker output do not qualify.

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones. Beamforming channels and microphone modes do not count.

016Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m2-8-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sound section lists Microphone: None and Sound In: None.

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Audio featuresiPublished built-in audio capabilities and their required software or accessories. Do not infer hardware from an audio brand name.

High-impedance headphone support on the 3.5 mm jack, Multichannel audio output over HDMI1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Audio section lists a built-in speaker, a 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones, and an HDMI port that supports multichannel audio output.

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Lighting

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RGB lighting

No27Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m2-early-2023Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table lists Decor Lights: No. Apple documents only a status indicator light.

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Lit parts

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Lighting standardiNamed physical RGB control or connector standard. ARGB lighting alone does not prove a 5V header or a standard connector.

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Lighting software

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Software

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Operating system

macOS Ventura2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/12/Mac-mini%E2%80%94First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original sold reference shipped macOS Ventura. Current archived tech page names a later supported macOS, which is not claimed as factory 2023 OS.

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Operating System row: Windows 11 Pro.

OS family

macOS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/12/Mac-mini%E2%80%94First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Windows 11 Pro.

Control software

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Upgradeability

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Proprietary partsiParts or interfaces the maker or teardown identifies as requiring nonstandard replacements. Do not infer from a brand label alone.

Motherboard, PSU, Case5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102941Read 10 October 2026The parts list orders the logic board (661-26492 for the 8 GB and 256 GB model), power supply (661-16789) and housing (923-07534) only as Apple assemblies. The logic board carries the SoC, memory and storage.

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Max graphics card length

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Max CPU cooler height

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Warranty kept after upgradeiWhether the maker keeps the warranty after a user upgrade under the stated terms and market. Damage exclusions alone do not mean all warranty is void.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

2,643points29Measurementeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m2-8-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Mac14,3, calculated by EveryMac. Not a controlled review test. Mixed macOS and Geekbench 6 versions.

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Geekbench multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

9,792points29Measurementeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m2-8-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 multi-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Mac14,3, calculated by EveryMac. Not a controlled review test. Mixed macOS and Geekbench 6 versions.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iReviewer's sequential read test. A file-copy rate or maker's SSD rating is not a sequential read measurement. Test method belongs in the source note.

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Game frame ratesiReviewer measurements for this CPU, GPU, memory, storage and cooling configuration. Resolution, preset, ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation conditions belong in rows or source notes.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Highest measured fan noiseiHighest measured row in fan_noise_measured, not a theoretical maximum. Compare only at the same distance and test conditions.

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Measured fan noise at idleiHighest documented idle row in fan_noise_measured. Distance and ambient noise floor belong in the source note.

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CPU temperature in stress testiCPU temperature measured during the named sustained load. Source notes distinguish gaming loops from synthetic CPU or combined stress tests.

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CPU clock in stress testiSustained all-core CPU clock under the stated test. A P-core-only average is not a whole-CPU all-core clock.

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured power

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Power draw idleiMeasured system power at the wall at idle. Certification or maker claims are not reviewer measurements.

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Power draw gamingiMeasured system power at the wall during the stated game and settings.

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Power draw maxiMeasured power at the wall during combined CPU and GPU stress. A PSU rating or game-only load is not this value.

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Power draw sleep or offiMeasured power at the wall with the stated sleep or off mode. These modes must be identified in the source note.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Certifications

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ENERGY STARiExplicit certification status for the model or defined configuration scope. Absence from a search result is not proof of false.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Original technical specification explicitly ENERGY STAR certified for M2/M2 Pro family. Maker environmental report separately read. Its 256 GB/8 GB and 1 TB/16 GB measured energy/TEC cases are not reviewer measurements and unmatching values are omitted.

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EPEATiPublished registration level. Missing registration evidence is not proof of none.

Gold17Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Jan2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original January 2023 Product Environmental Report, endnote 3 on page 8. Mac mini achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada. Scope includes exact reference US system. This is not a worldwide rating claim.

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Copilot+ PC

No28Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/drivers-firmware/learn-more-about-copilot-pcs-and-windows-11-pcs-from-surfaceRead 10 October 2026Microsoft defines Copilot+ PCs as Windows 11 PCs with an NPU above 40 TOPS. This Mac ships with macOS and Apple rates its Neural Engine at 15.8 TOPS.

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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)iStandardized TEC from the named ENERGY STAR or EU product-information record. It is not a prediction of an individual user's annual energy use.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the boxiItems supplied with this exact configuration. Optional accessories and configurator add-ons are not guaranteed included.

Mac mini, Power cord1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Exact complete maker box table PC and power cord only. Optional Studio Display, keyboard/mouse, adapters and AppleCare not included.

User Manual, Warranty Card, Power Adapter, VESA Mount Bracket, HDMI Cable1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Packaging List row, verbatim.7Spec databasestarryhope.com/minipcs/models/gmktec-nucbox-g3-proRead 15 October 2026Chart: the mini PC, power adapter, HDMI cable, VESA mount bracket with screws and user manual.

Included extrasiExtras confirmed supplied with the exact configuration. Optional bundles are excluded.

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VESA bracket1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026Packaging List includes a VESA Mount Bracket.7Spec databasestarryhope.com/minipcs/models/gmktec-nucbox-g3-proRead 15 October 2026Chart: VESA Mount yes and the VESA bracket is in the box.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year10Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker US Mac one-year limited hardware warranty from original retail purchase. This describes the original new US reference, not a reseller used-unit warranty, AppleCare or statutory consumer rights.

1year1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026US page badge: 1-Year Warranty. The EU store page states a two-year warranty.

Warranty service

Carry-in, Mail-in18Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original new US Mac limited warranty, Warranty Service Options. Carry-in at Apple Retail or AASP and mail-in if Apple determines eligibility. Apple chooses the service option. DIY parts service cannot be represented by the schema.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118371Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111837Read 10 October 2026Reference base M2 eight-core CPU / 10-core GPU, 8 GB / 256 GB / Gigabit Ethernet. Upgraded memory, storage and Ethernet not mixed into this configuration.

www.gmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-11Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/gmktec-nucbox-g3-pro-mini-pc-intel%C2%AE-core%E2%84%A2-i3-10110u-1Read 15 October 2026US store page in the Clearance Sale collection. It lists one US variant, 16GB RAM+512GB SSD, in stock. The same hardware sells at lower capacities and as a barebone. This product is the 16 GB and 512 GB configuration.

Spec sheet

www.tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/12/Mac-mini%E2%80%94First-Look.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/12/Mac-mini%E2%80%94First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple January 2023 First Look one-page product sheet, publicly hosted by its distributor. Full chip/configuration/port table read, distinct from retailer-authored copy.

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Manual

support.apple.com/en-us/10294013Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102940Read 5 October 2026Original exact 2023 model Repair Manual index, with exploded view, bottom cover, fan and logic board procedures. Each referenced hardware section was opened separately. Original M2 Quick Start Guide PDF also downloaded and read.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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