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General

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Series

Mac mini1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

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

MCX44LL/A, A32395Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-12-02-2024.pdfRead 6 October 2026Apple US institution price list line: MCX44LL/A, Mac mini: Apple M4 Pro chip with 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU, 24GB, 512GB SSD. Institution price is not used as MSRP. MX2H3LL/A is a 14-inch MacBook Pro part in the same list and is not stored. Regulatory model A3239 comes from the ENERGY STAR record.6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102852Read 6 October 2026Identify your Mac mini model, Mac mini (2024): part numbers include MCX44xx/A. Model identifiers Mac16,10 and Mac16,11 are listed for the family without a chip mapping. EveryMac maps MCX44LL/A and A3239 to Mac16,11, so the identifier is kept only as an alias.7Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4513880/export/pdfRead 6 October 2026

A81Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pcRead 5 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

1959499425567Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4513880/export/pdfRead 6 October 2026ENERGY STAR model record lists UPCs 195949942556 and 195949942709 for the US/Canada MCX44 family. Only 195949942556 is independently bound to the selected US MCX44LL/A by the exact retailer record. The other unassigned regional code is omitted.20Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/688171/apple-mac-mini-mcx44ll-a-late-2024-desktop-computerRead 8 October 2026Exact US MCX44LL/A, 12 CPU/16 GPU/24 GB/512 GB/Gigabit listing explicitly supplies UPC 195949942556. Other regional model-family UPC from the certification list is not guessed.

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

29 October 20242Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026Announced and open for pre-order on October 29, 2024. Arrival to customers and stores was planned for November 8. Actual retail is sourced separately.

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Status

Discontinued21Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m4-pro-12-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Discontinued Date August 25, 2026, the day the M5 Pro Mac mini was announced as its replacement. EveryMac gives the same date for the M4 model.

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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 (M2 Pro, 2023)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026The release compares Mac mini with M4 Pro against Mac mini with M2 Pro, for example 3D renders up to 2.9x faster in Blender. It calls the 2023 design the previous design.

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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 (M5 Pro, 2026)16Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 6 October 2026M5 Pro delivers significant gains in AI compute compared to the previous Mac mini. Workload claims compare against M4 Pro, for example up to 1.4x faster in Blender.

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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.

$1,3992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026Pricing and Availability: Mac mini with M4 Pro starts at USD 1,399 (U.S.). The tech specs page confirms the starting M4 Pro configuration is 24 GB and 512 GB. Education price USD 1,299 is excluded.

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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.

€1,6493Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026German release, Preise und Verfügbarkeit: Mac mini mit M4 Pro ab 1.649 Euro inkl. MwSt. This is the starting M4 Pro configuration. Education price EUR 1,529 is excluded.

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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.

US5Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-12-02-2024.pdfRead 6 October 2026LL/A part listed in Apple's US price list. The ENERGY STAR record also lists Canada for the MCX44 family, but only the US part is stored.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

Silver5Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 2026

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

Mini PC2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026The maker calls it a compact desktop of 5 by 5 inches. No gaming or workstation category is inferred from performance.

Mini PC1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pcRead 5 October 20267Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/geekom-a8-ai-pc-is-now-available-for-749-and-up-302148840.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

Mini PC2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026

Mini PC1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pcRead 5 October 20267Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/geekom-a8-ai-pc-is-now-available-for-749-and-up-302148840.htmlRead 5 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.

Width127Height50Depth127mm(5 × 2 × 5 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026Height 5.0 cm, width 12.7 cm, depth 12.7 cm, converted to mm.

Width112.4Height37Depth112.4mm(4.4 × 1.5 × 4.4 in)5Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 2026Published original A8 dimensions 112.4 x 112.4 x 37 mm, mapped to square footprint and height. Foot inclusion is not explicitly labelled. Later help-center 117 x 112 x 49.2 mm belongs to inconsistent mixed model content and is excluded. Original Notebookcheck reference lists 112 x 112 x 38 mm. The difference is preserved without attributing it to feet or rounding. Stored dimensions retain the exact retailer claimed 112.4 x 112.4 x 37 mm.

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.

0.73kg(1.6 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026Weight (M4 Pro) 0.73 kg. Footnote says weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

0.432kg(1 lb)8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published system weight of this original 8945HS / 32 GB / 2 TB reviewed sample is 432 g, converted exactly to 0.432 kg. The separately listed 255 g external power supply is excluded. This is the reviewer sample system weight, not a shipping package, a barebone, a starting weight or a guarantee for every supplier lot.

Case model

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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.

Aluminium12Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 6 October 2026Product Environmental Report: 100 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure.

Aluminium8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Original matching 8945HS / Radeon 780M / 32 GB DDR5-5600 / 2 TB review. Chassis explicitly entirely aluminium. Factory Windows 11 Pro, Adrenalin 24.5.1. BIOS version not published. All performance tests use Windows Balanced power plan with delivered BIOS SoC/RAM allocation 512 MB unchanged. No firmware or memory allocation tuning is transferred.

Side panel

Solid24Reviewifixit.com/News/104302/all-hail-the-return-of-upgradeable-storage-mac-mini-2024-teardownRead 10 October 2026The new model is aluminum all-round, with no plastic insert for ports.25Reviewarstechnica.com/apple/2024/11/review-m4-and-m4-pro-mac-minis-are-probably-apples-best-mac-minis-everRead 10 October 2026Design section: a fully aluminum box with ports cut directly into the aluminum. The bottom is black plastic with the vent.

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Front panel

Solid24Reviewifixit.com/News/104302/all-hail-the-return-of-upgradeable-storage-mac-mini-2024-teardownRead 10 October 2026Front USB-C ports and the headphone jack are modular parts set into the aluminum body.25Reviewarstechnica.com/apple/2024/11/review-m4-and-m4-pro-mac-minis-are-probably-apples-best-mac-minis-everRead 10 October 2026Design section: the front and rear ports are cut directly into the aluminum.

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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.

No9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/120995Read 6 October 2026Bottom Cover procedure requires a suction cup and a nylon probe to release four clips, so access is not tool-less.

No3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 2026Bottom cover removal requires loosening four screws. Reference original A8 teardown additionally requires peeling glued rubber feet and removing the inner plate screws. No tool-free access claim.6Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026

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 assembly 661-4363810Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Logic board row: 661-43638 maps to 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24 GB and 1 Gb Ethernet. This is an Apple repair-order assembly identifier, not a discovered supplier PCB marking. Storage is a separate module, so this board ID is independent of the selected 512 GB SSD.

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Chipset

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

Proprietary10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Item 12 lists the logic board only as Apple service assemblies by CPU, GPU, memory and Ethernet. There is no standard board size.

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CPU socket

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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.

117Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121000Read 8 October 2026Fan Removal steps 3-6 expose the single fan flex-cable connector on the logic board and disconnect it. Counts this physical documented connector, not rotor count or spare fan capacity.

12Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 2026Internal Connector table explicitly lists one FAN connection. Count is one physical fan header, not one chassis airflow fan.

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 M4 Pro1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026Mac mini (2024) Tech Specs. Reference is the base M4 Pro column: 12-core CPU with 8 performance and 4 efficiency cores, 16-core GPU, 24 GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD and standard Gigabit Ethernet. The 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU option, 10 Gb Ethernet and the M4 column are excluded. Apple publishes no core clocks. The performance-core maximum in cpu_clusters comes from a third-party reading and is described in its own note.

AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pcRead 5 October 20264Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 20265Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 2026Exact sold EU-plug Ryzen 9 8945HS / 32 GB / 2 TB Silver configuration. Preinstalled Windows 11 Pro PL/ENG. No inferred separate SKU or GTIN.

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

AMD4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

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Hawk Point4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

AApple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)

Core type	Count	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	8	4.5
Efficiency	4	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 202621Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m4-pro-12-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor section: third-party software reports a variable clock around 4.5 GHz. Stored as the performance cluster maximum. hmc-tech lists 4.51 GHz. The ENERGY STAR record lists 3.9 GHz as its own declared figure on a different basis. The efficiency cluster clock is not stated.

BGEEKOM A8 (Ryzen 9 8945HS)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	8	Zen 4	4	5.2

Source4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026All eight cores are Zen 4, 4.0 GHz base and up to 5.2 GHz boost. Uniform full-size cores are represented by one performance row. 16 threads. No separate efficiency cohort.

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

1215Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-Pro-review-The-compact-and-frugal-desktop-PC-with-top-performance-and-expensive-upgrades.946883.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026Exact 12-core M4 Pro CPU specification gives 12c/12t. This is a chip-identity fact, not a transferred benchmark. The reviewed system has 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD, so its scores, game FPS, noise and wall-power measurements are excluded from this 24 GB/512 GB reference. Current dynamic Geekbench minor heading also does not establish original test version. RAM technology/rate are sourced separately for the exact 24 GB hardware.

164Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

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16MB4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

3nm4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-m4-pro-and-m4-maxRead 6 October 2026M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max are built using second-generation 3-nanometer technology. Apple states no TOPS figure for the M4 Pro Neural Engine, so npu_tops is left out. The 38 TOPS figure belongs to the M4 announcement and is not borrowed.

4nm4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026Explicit CPU-core technology TSMC 4nm FinFET.

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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45W4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026Default chip TDP 45 W. The chip configurable 35–54 W range is not the maker-configured system maximum. cpu_power_max_w is omitted.

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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No4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

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16TOPS4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026Up to 16 TOPS for the NPU. Precision is not specified on this table. 39 TOPS is overall AI throughput and is not the NPU field.

Integrated GPU

Apple M4 Pro 16-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

AMD Radeon 780M4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Cooling

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CPU cooler

Air2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026Innovative thermal architecture guides air to different levels of the system, with all venting through the foot. This is active air cooling. No liquid cooler is stated.

Air1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pcRead 5 October 2026Air cooling with CPU fan, heatsink and dual copper heat pipes. The maker names IceBlast 1.5.6Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026

CPU cooler model

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IceBlast 1.51Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pcRead 5 October 20266Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026Original description uses IceFlow 1.5 once. Maker and exact retail page consistently name IceBlast 1.5.7Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/geekom-a8-ai-pc-is-now-available-for-749-and-up-302148840.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original GEEKOM-issued May 20 release explicitly names IceBlast 1.5 cooling.

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 (M4 Pro, 2024)

Fan rotors
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Source10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Exploded View and Orderable Parts lists one fan, 923-10945, shared by the M4 and M4 Pro models. Size, PWM and lighting are not published. The fan is fixed in the housing, and the maker thermal architecture circulates air through multiple system levels and exhausts through the foot. Counts the single documented system-airflow rotor, not an additional dedicated CPU cooler rotor.

BGEEKOM A8 (Ryzen 9 8945HS)

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Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pcRead 5 October 2026Page: air cooling with one CPU fan. The support spec lists one FAN connection. The fan cools the processor and moves air through the case, so it is counted as the only fan. Position and size 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

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

No6Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026Original teardown and specification identify the integrated Radeon 780M. External GPU support does not mean a discrete GPU ships inside.

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

24GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

32GB1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pcRead 5 October 20265Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 20266Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X19Spec databasegeizhals.de/apple-mac-mini-mcx44d-a-2023-z1jv-a3342759.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact base 12 CPU/16 GPU/24 GB/512 GB/Gigabit configuration MCX44D/A explicitly lists 24 GB onboard LPDDR5X-8533. This is the same hardware tier as US MCX44LL/A with a different regional cord suffix. German prices and warranty are not transferred. This replaces the non-matching 64 GB review as the memory source. Supplier chips are not guaranteed.

DDR52Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 20265Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 2026

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

8,533MT/s19Spec databasegeizhals.de/apple-mac-mini-mcx44d-a-2023-z1jv-a3342759.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published nominal onboard 8533 MT/s for the exact 24 GB base configuration, not a DIMM XMP profile or measured transient clock. The database actual RAM row supplies the rate, not a calculation from Apple 273 GB/s bandwidth. No CPU clock, NPU TOPS or port-bandwidth claims from this secondary table are imported.

5,600MT/s5Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 2026Advertised installed DDR5-5600 memory. Matching original review confirms delivery at 5600 MT/s. This is not an optional XMP profile.6Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026

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 package11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102328Read 6 October 2026Memory is integrated into the Apple M-series chip package in Mac mini (2024) and can't be upgraded. You configure it at purchase.

Slots2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 2026

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

AApple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)

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BGEEKOM A8 (Ryzen 9 8945HS)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	16

Source3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 34–36 give two DDR5 SO-DIMM memory sockets, one PCIe Gen 4 x4 M.2 2280 SSD socket and a separate M.2 2230 WLAN socket. WLAN is excluded from the SSD count. RAM occupancy uses the matching 32 GB original teardown, not the generic manual drawing.6Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026Matching original factory 8945HS / 32 GB / 2 TB unit has two installed 16 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMMs. Module and SSD suppliers differ between factory samples, so model strings are not guaranteed or stored.

RAM slots

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2=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

Free RAM slots

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0=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

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.

64GB10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Logic board 661-43642 is 12-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU, 64 GB, 1 G. So 64 GB is a purchase-time option with the same 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU. It is not a user upgrade. The tech specs page also lists 48GB or 64GB under the M4 Pro chip.

64GB2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 2026

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

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No4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-9-8945hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026Chip maker explicitly says ECC support No. Processor socket lists multiple package options, so a specific A8 CPU socket is omitted.

Storage

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Storage

512GB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

2TB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

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 (M4 Pro, 2024)

Capacity (GB)
512

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026512 GB SSD in decimal GB. Apple does not state an NVMe or SATA interface for its proprietary flash module, so type and slot rows are left out.

BGEEKOM A8 (Ryzen 9 8945HS)

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
2,000	NVMe SSD	4

Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pcRead 5 October 2026The retained exact 8945HS/32 GB/2 TB paragraph is corroborated by the exact retail page and original review units. One advertised 2 TB drive is 2000 decimal GB. Individual SSD supplier is not guaranteed.5Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 20266Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026

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 (M4 Pro, 2024)

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BGEEKOM A8 (Ryzen 9 8945HS)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 20266Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026One real 2280 storage socket occupied by the supplied SSD. Reviewer clarifies unsoldered 2242 and SATA footprints are not usable connectors. One separate radio socket is not storage. No SATA bay is invented.

M.2 slots

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1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free M.2 slots

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0=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free drive bays

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0=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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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4=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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.

155W10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026The same supply part 661-43677 is shared by the M4 and M4 Pro models. The M4 teardown reads 12.6 V and 12.3 A on its power board.22Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4513880 (A3239, Mac mini M4 Pro, 12-core, 24 GB) lists internal power supply rated power 155 W. The record states the supply rating itself. The 155 W maximum continuous power on the maker page is a separate system figure with the same value.23Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-m4-mac-mini-a3238Read 10 October 2026Power board label on the M4 reads Lite-On PA-1161-1A with 12.6 V and 12.3 A output, which is 155 W. Apple lists the same supply part for the M4 Pro.

120W2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 2026Printed page 13 explicitly states external adapter 120 W, +19 V DC / 6.32 A. Adapter output is distinct from measured wall draw.

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.

Proprietary10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Item 4 lists one Apple power supply, 661-43677, for all 2024 configurations. iFixit shows the supply as a bare plate under the top face. It is not a standard PSU format.23Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-m4-mac-mini-a3238Read 10 October 2026The supply is a custom bare plate at the top of the housing with internal contacts and chassis screws.

External adapter2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 2026

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 661-4367710Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Internal power supply service part 661-43677, one part for all 2024 configurations. The 155 W maximum continuous power on the tech specs page is system input, not a PSU output rating. The stored psu_w comes from the ENERGY STAR record and the M4 teardown label.

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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.

Front1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

Front3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 2026

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

AApple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	USB 3	2	10
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026On front: two USB-C ports with USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. These are not Thunderbolt ports.

BGEEKOM A8 (Ryzen 9 8945HS)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Power out (W)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	10
3.5 mm audio	Headphone and microphone combo	1	Not available	Not available

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 2026Two front USB-A Gen 2 sockets at 10 Gbps, each with published 10 W output. Stereo headset jack. The left-side full-size SD reader is documented separately by the original manual.3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 2026Original printed pages 10–11: two 10 Gbps front Type-A sockets and headphone/headset/microphone connector. Full-size SD reader is on A7/A8 left side, separate from the AX model lock position.

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 (M4 Pro, 2024)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5 / USB 4	3	Not available	Thunderbolt 5	Yes	Motherboard
HDMI	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Gigabit Ethernet	1	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026On back (M4 Pro): Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI and three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with Thunderbolt 5, USB 4 and DisplayPort. Up to 120 Gb/s is the Thunderbolt 5 asymmetric boost, so no symmetric data rate is stored. HDMI revision is not stated and is not inferred from 8K or 4K 240 Hz support. The AC inlet is not a data port.

BGEEKOM A8 (Ryzen 9 8945HS)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	1	0.48	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-C	USB4 Gen 3 and DisplayPort 1.4	1	40	USB4	15	Yes	Motherboard
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2 and DisplayPort 1.4	1	10	Not available	Not available	Yes	Motherboard
HDMI	2.0	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
DC in	19 V barrel input for supplied 120 W adapter	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 2026Original A8 table gives two HDMI 2.0, one USB4 40 Gbps, one Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps, one Gen 2 Type-A, one USB 2.0 Type-A, one 2.5 GbE and DC input. Chip-level HDMI 2.1 does not change the A8 connector. Rear 10 Gbps Type-C output conflicts: support table says 10 W while applicable manual says 5 V / 3 A. Its optional power_out_w is omitted. USB4 15 W output is explicit in both. No USB-C input ceiling or Thunderbolt certification is inferred.3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 2026Original printed pages 13–15 show exactly two Type-C, two Type-A, two HDMI, RJ45 and 19 V DC input. USB4 is 40 Gbps with DP 1.4 and 5 V / 3 A output. Other Type-C is 10 Gbps with DP 1.4. The manual mistakenly places Wi-Fi wording inside the Ethernet paragraph. Wired rate is independently verified.

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

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

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.

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

0=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

3=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

4=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

No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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.

0=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

0=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 20265Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 2026

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 GHz18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-is/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 8 October 2026Wi-Fi specifications for Mac mini 2024 explicitly list ax at 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz. Applies to the 2024 family including M4 Pro, not just the M4 chip. US reference. Regulatory restrictions on 6 GHz remain region-dependent.

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Wi-Fi module

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Wi-Fi antenna

Internal10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Wi-Fi antennas 923-11057 and the antenna plate sit inside the housing under the bottom cover. No external antenna connector exists.

Internal3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 36–37 show internal radio antenna lead connections during WLAN-card installation. Matching original teardown independently shows antenna wires inside the case.6Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

5.22Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 2026Maker original A8 table and applicable manual rate Bluetooth 5.2. Some original review samples report 5.3 with a different Azurewave module. The later current sales-page 5.4 and press-release Wi-Fi 7/5.4 claims are not transferred. Exact installed module is omitted.3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 20265Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 2026

Ethernet controller

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Realtek RTL8125BG-CG2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 20266Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026Original matching A8 review explicitly identifies Realtek RTL8125BG-CG. Maker support table mistakenly prefixes Intel to that Realtek part number. Stored vendor follows the identified component, not the contradictory prefix.

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.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026Audio section names a built-in speaker in the singular.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Exploded view item 10 lists one Speaker, part 923-10944, shared by the M4 and M4 Pro models. The M4 teardown removes one internal speaker with its acoustic chamber.23Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-m4-mac-mini-a3238Read 10 October 2026M4 (A3238) teardown removes the internal speaker, which is integrated with its acoustic chamber. The M4 Pro uses the same speaker part.

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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.

021Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m4-pro-12-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Ports table lists Microphone None. The maker tech specs page names no built-in microphone.

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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.

3.5 mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, HDMI port with multichannel audio output1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026Audio section: built-in speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones and HDMI multichannel audio output.

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Lighting

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RGB lighting

No26Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m4-pro-late-2024Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table for the 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU model: Decor Lights No. The only light is the status indicator on the audio board.

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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 Sequoia2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026The release says macOS Sequoia completes the new Mac mini experience. The review sample and ENERGY STAR record also show macOS 15.

Windows 11 Pro5Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 2026

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

Windows5Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 2026

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.

PSU, Fan connectors, Drive mounts10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 6 October 2026Power supply 661-43677, the fan with its flex cable and the SSD module 661-43672 for the 512 GB M4 Pro are Apple-only parts.17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121000Read 8 October 2026Fan procedure: the fan connects with a flat flex cable and a locking-lever connector, not a standard fan header.24Reviewifixit.com/News/104302/all-hail-the-return-of-upgradeable-storage-mac-mini-2024-teardownRead 10 October 2026Teardown of the M4 and M4 Pro: the SSD is non-standard and its proprietary format makes aftermarket upgrades tricky. The M4 Pro uses its own larger module. The power supply sits bare under the top face.

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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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108points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Cinebench 2024: single 108, multi 967. Original iGPU factory configuration, not later external-GPU tables.

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

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967points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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

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

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

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2,901points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Original Geekom A8 Ryzen 9 8945HS / integrated Radeon 780M / 32 GB DDR5-5600 / 2 TB review sample, Windows 11 Pro, Adrenalin 24.5.1, 120 W adapter. Test conditions explicitly use Windows Balanced with BIOS SoC performance and 512 MB RAM allocation unchanged as delivered by the maker. The 512 MB setting is shared-memory test context, not dedicated GPU VRAM. BIOS version and Windows build are not published. Ordinary 3DMark Time Spy graphics subscore 2901 at 2560 x 1440 from the original iGPU chart. Total score 3264 and CPU score 11298 are separate. Later GPD G1 Radeon RX 7600M XT score 9734 and external RTX 3060 Ti score 11182 are excluded. Actual 3DMark application build is not stated.

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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4,888MB/s8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Original Geekom A8 Ryzen 9 8945HS / integrated Radeon 780M / 32 GB DDR5-5600 / 2 TB review sample, Windows 11 Pro, Adrenalin 24.5.1, 120 W adapter. Test conditions explicitly use Windows Balanced with BIOS SoC performance and 512 MB RAM allocation unchanged as delivered by the maker. The 512 MB setting is shared-memory test context, not dedicated GPU VRAM. BIOS version and Windows build are not published. Original CDM 6 screenshot identifies CrystalDiskMark 6.0.0 x64, five runs, 1 GiB test size and SEQ Q32T1 read 4887.9 MB/s. Stored integer 4888 is rounded to nearest MB/s. The reviewed 2 TB Acer N5000 is named only to identify the measured storage sample, not as a guaranteed supplier in every retail unit. CDM 3, CDM 5, AS SSD and DiskSpd results use different methods and are not mixed into this value. Original screenshot link is https://www.notebookcheck.net/fileadmin/Notebooks/Geekom/A8/cdm6.jpg . Its public article thumbnail was inspected after ordinary Chrome opened the review. No access bypass was used.

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.

AApple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024)

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BGEEKOM A8 (Ryzen 9 8945HS)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Ray tracing	Average FPS
GTA V	1024	768	Lowest settings possible	Not available	Not available	166.9
GTA V	1366	768	Normal/Off, AF 4x	Not available	Not available	159
GTA V	1920	1080	High/On, Advanced Graphics Off, 2x MSAA + FXAA, AF 8x	Not available	Not available	64.7
GTA V	1920	1080	Highest, 4x MSAA + FXAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	24.9
The Witcher 3	1024	768	Low Graphics & Postprocessing	Not available	Not available	153.5
The Witcher 3	1366	768	Medium Graphics & Postprocessing	Not available	Not available	88.3
The Witcher 3	1920	1080	High Graphics & Postprocessing, NVIDIA HairWorks Off	Not available	Not available	46.2
The Witcher 3	1920	1080	Ultra Graphics & Postprocessing, HBAO+	Not available	Not available	32.4
Dota 2 Reborn	1280	720	Minimum (0/3), fastest	Not available	Not available	159.7
Dota 2 Reborn	1366	768	Medium (1/3)	Not available	Not available	122.9
Dota 2 Reborn	1920	1080	High (2/3)	Not available	Not available	88.3
Dota 2 Reborn	1920	1080	Ultra (3/3), best looking	Not available	Not available	82.25
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark	1280	720	Lite Quality	Not available	Not available	54.4
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark	1920	1080	Standard Quality	Not available	Not available	25.1
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark	1920	1080	High Quality	Not available	Not available	19.5
X-Plane 11.11	1280	720	Low, fps_test=1	Not available	Not available	66.3
X-Plane 11.11	1920	1080	Medium, fps_test=2	Not available	Not available	47.8
X-Plane 11.11	1920	1080	High, fps_test=3	Not available	Not available	39.9
Far Cry 5	1280	720	Low, TAA	Not available	Not available	88
Far Cry 5	1920	1080	Medium, TAA	Not available	Not available	49
Far Cry 5	1920	1080	High, TAA	Not available	Not available	42
Far Cry 5	1920	1080	Ultra, TAA	Not available	Not available	41
Strange Brigade	1280	720	Lowest, AF 1x	Not available	Not available	74.1
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	Medium, medium AA, AF 4x	Not available	Not available	66.9
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	High, high AA, AF 8x	Not available	Not available	56.9
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	Ultra, ultra AA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	49.2
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	Lowest	Not available	Not available	65.9
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	Not available	26.5
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High, SMAA	Not available	Not available	23.4
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest, TAA	Not available	Not available	22.4
Far Cry New Dawn	1280	720	Low	Not available	Not available	76
Far Cry New Dawn	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	Not available	46
Far Cry New Dawn	1920	1080	High	Not available	Not available	44
Far Cry New Dawn	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	Not available	41
Metro Exodus	1280	720	Low Quality, AF 4x	Not available	Not available	89.2
Metro Exodus	1920	1080	Medium Quality, AF 4x	Not available	Not available	37.4
Metro Exodus	1920	1080	High Quality, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	28.9
Metro Exodus	1920	1080	Ultra Quality, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	24.1
Borderlands 3	1280	720	Very Low Overall Quality, DX11	Not available	Not available	102.5
Borderlands 3	1920	1080	Medium Overall Quality, DX11	Not available	Not available	42.8
Borderlands 3	1920	1080	High Overall Quality, DX11	Not available	Not available	27.8
Borderlands 3	1920	1080	Badass Overall Quality, DX11	Not available	Not available	24.3
F1 2020	1280	720	Ultra Low	Not available	Not available	197.3
F1 2020	1920	1080	Medium, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	96.9
F1 2020	1920	1080	High, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	76.4
F1 2020	1920	1080	Ultra High, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	53.2
F1 2021	1280	720	Ultra Low	Not available	Not available	216
F1 2021	1920	1080	Medium, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	104.9
F1 2021	1920	1080	High, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	80.9
F1 2021	1920	1080	Ultra High + Ray tracing, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Yes	34.9
God of War	1920	1080	Low	Not available	Not available	24.7
God of War	1920	1080	Original	Not available	Not available	19.5
God of War	1920	1080	High	Not available	Not available	15.2
God of War	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	Not available	11.3
GRID Legends	1920	1080	Low	Not available	Not available	103.4
GRID Legends	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	Not available	74.6
GRID Legends	1920	1080	High	Not available	Not available	56.4
GRID Legends	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	Not available	42
GRID Legends	1280	720	Low	Not available	Not available	141.4
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands	1920	1080	Low, DX12	Not available	Not available	62
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands	1920	1080	Medium, DX12	Not available	Not available	42.5
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands	1920	1080	High, DX12	Not available	Not available	32.7
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands	1920	1080	Badass, DX12	Not available	Not available	29.8
F1 22	1920	1080	Low, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	94.8
F1 22	1920	1080	Medium, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	85.4
F1 22	1920	1080	High, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	62.6
F1 23	1920	1080	Low, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	76
F1 23	1920	1080	Medium, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	65.8
F1 23	1920	1080	High, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	48.2
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Low, SMAA	Not available	Not available	41.7
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Medium, TAA	Not available	Not available	27.6
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High, TAA	Not available	Not available	20.5
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra, TAA	Not available	Not available	20.5
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	FSR off	Not available	44
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	FSR off	Not available	33.7
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	FSR off	Not available	22.4
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	Not available	20.4
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown	1920	1080	Normal	Not available	Not available	179.9
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown	1920	1080	High, FXAA	Not available	Not available	137.7
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown	1920	1080	Ultra, SMAA	Not available	Not available	127.1
F1 24	1920	1080	Low, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	81.3
F1 24	1920	1080	Medium, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	67.8
F1 24	1920	1080	High, TAA, AF 16x	Not available	Not available	53.7

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Original Geekom A8 Ryzen 9 8945HS / integrated Radeon 780M / 32 GB DDR5-5600 / 2 TB review sample, Windows 11 Pro, Adrenalin 24.5.1, 120 W adapter. Test conditions explicitly use Windows Balanced with BIOS SoC performance and 512 MB RAM allocation unchanged as delivered by the maker. The 512 MB setting is shared-memory test context, not dedicated GPU VRAM. BIOS version and Windows build are not published. All 82 populated cells of the original 22-game integrated-GPU summary table are stored with their published resolution, preset and mean FPS. The separate GRID Legends 1280 x 720 Low chart adds one distinct 141.4 FPS row, for 83 rows total. Generic AF/AA hyperlinks do not establish an algorithm or numeric setting and are omitted. Explicit TAA/SMAA/FXAA/MSAA and numeric AF levels remain in presets. Only Cyberpunk explicitly states FSR off. Only F1 2021 Ultra High explicitly names ray tracing, so that row is true and other ray-tracing cells are unknown. Upscaling for other rows, frame generation, game patch versions and 1 percent low method are not stated. Chart minima and P1 percentile figures are not substituted for mean FPS or average 1 percent lows. The separate unscoped Witcher 3 loop average 23.3 FPS and all eGPU results are excluded.

Measured noise and temperature

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

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Profile	Load	Distance (cm)	Noise (dB(A))
Delivered BIOS, Windows Balanced	Idle	15	24.7
Delivered BIOS, Windows Balanced, The Witcher 3 1080p Ultra	Gaming	15	47
Delivered BIOS, Windows Balanced, maximum load	Max load	15	49.2

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Earthworks M23R, 15 cm, ambient 24.4 dB(A). Highest idle 24.7, The Witcher 3 Ultra gaming 47, maximum load 49.2. Exact maximum-load program not labelled in the noise table. Do not compare other distances.

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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49.2dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

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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24.7dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

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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4.9W8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Metrahit Energy wall draw. Mean idle 4.9 W, range 3.2–6.8. Monitor external to PC.

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

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67.5W8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026The Witcher 3, 1920 x 1080 Ultra, mean 67.5 W, range 54.1–87.8. Integrated graphics. No claim of ray-tracing or upscaling settings absent from the power table.

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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93.2W8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Combined Prime95 28.10 and FurMark 1.25 at 1280 x 720 peaks at 93.2 W, mean 69.9. Peak is short, not sustained.

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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2.7W8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 20262.7 W standby. Off is separately 1.4 W and is not substituted.

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/121555Read 6 October 2026Environment section states ENERGY STAR certified. The ENERGY STAR record 4513880 confirms the exact MCX44 12-core 24 GB configuration.7Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4513880/export/pdfRead 6 October 2026

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

Gold12Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 6 October 2026Footnote 7: Mac mini achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada and is listed on the EPEAT Registry. The report evaluates M4 Pro 64 GB and 8 TB, so its energy figures are not copied into measured fields.

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Copilot+ PC

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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.

15kWh7Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4513880/export/pdfRead 6 October 2026TEC of model 15.0 kWh, certified 2025-10-16, markets United States and Canada. Standardized TEC, not a reviewer wall measurement. Date Available On Market 2024-10-29 is the pre-order day and is not used for release_date.

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Other certifications

SCS-108 Carbon Neutral Standard, 2024-10-01 to 2026-09-3012Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 6 October 2026The archived report holds certificate SCS-CN-10024 for Mac mini with M4 Pro, 24 GB memory and 512 GB SSD, the exact reference configuration. It validates the carbon neutral claim under SCS-108 for October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026. The period has ended and no renewal is claimed.

CE, FCC, CB, CCC, RoHS2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 2026Maker A8 model table states CE, FCC, CB, CCC and RoHS. Model-table hardware claim only. No certificate identifiers or independent registration scopes are invented.

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 cord (1.8 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

Mini PC, 120 W power adapter, AC power cord, HDMI cable, VESA mount, Mounting screws, User guide, Thank You card5Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 2026Exact retail package supplies mini-PC, VESA mount, adapter, HDMI cable and user manual. Original matching unboxing confirms AC cord, mounting screws and Thank You card. Separate retailer photograph https://www.tradeinn.com/f/14227/142272735/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc.webp is the genuine Silver A8 image. No optional keyboard, mouse or case bundle is included.6Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026Original complete unboxing gives 120 W adapter, AC cord, HDMI cable, VESA mount with screws, user guide and Thank You card.

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

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VESA bracket5Retailer pagetradeinn.com/techinn/en/geekom-a8-r9-8945hs-32gb-2tb-ssd-mini-pc/142272735/pRead 5 October 20266Reviewcnx-software.com/2024/05/15/geekom-a8-amd-ryzen-9-8945hs-ai-mini-pc-review-specs-unboxing-teardown-first-bootRead 5 October 2026

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.

1year13Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 6 October 2026Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for Mac, US. AppleCare and statutory rights are separate.

3years1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pcRead 5 October 2026Current US maker policy also states three years, but the retained EU reference is independently backed by the original EUR/Germany review. No blanket warranty claim across every market.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Geekom-A8-review-Premium-0-5-liter-mini-PC-with-AMD-Ryzen-9-8945HS-32-GB-DDR5-RAM-and-2-TB-SSD.842242.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Original EUR/Germany reference review states 36 months warranty. Three years is scoped to this EU retail reference, subject to service terms.

Warranty service

Carry-in, Mail-in13Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 6 October 2026US Mac limited warranty Warranty Service Options names carry-in and mail-in. Apple determines eligibility and applicable method. DIY parts service has no matching enum and is not mapped to onsite or collection.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1215551Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

www.geekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pc1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a8-mini-pcRead 5 October 2026Original 2024 A8 Ryzen 9 8945HS with 32 GB RAM and one advertised 2 TB SSD is the reference. The current page retains that exact configuration in Why choose GEEKOM A8, but its live sales selector now offers the newer 8745HS/16 GB model. No A8 Max, A8 2025 or 2026 hardware, RAM or wireless revision is transferred.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1215551Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 6 October 2026

service.geekompc.com/a82Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a8Read 5 October 2026Original A8 support page Specifications tab checked through its normal public tab content. Lists 8745HS, 8845HS and 8945HS, dual-channel DDR5 SO-DIMM up to 64 GB, one Gen 4 x4 SSD, exact port inventory and 19 V / 6.32 A adapter. No standalone original maker-designed specification PDF was found. The maker online specification is retained.

Manual

support.apple.com/en-us/1215088Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121508Read 6 October 2026Mac mini (2024) Repair Manual, manual ID MZEKLP, with Exploded View, Bottom Cover, Fan, SSD Module and Power Supply procedures. It covers both the M4 and M4 Pro models.

support.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.php3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 5 October 2026Original producer A/AE/AX Series manual revision 1.0, September 2024, currently published in the A8 support page Complete User Manual link. Cover explicitly lists A7/A8, AE7/AE8 and AX7 Pro/AX8 Pro. All 43 PDF pages read, original front/rear/left drawings and installation figures rendered. PDF metadata February 2025 is publication generation, not A8 retail release.

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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