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General

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Series

Mac mini2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026

M Series1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026The maker's menu groups the NucBox M6 Ultra under M Series.

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

MHQN4LL/A7Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Mac-mini-Desktop-M5-Pro-24GB-Unified-Memory-512GB-SSD-in-Silver-MHQN4LLA/p/248222.htmlRead 7 October 2026Model # MHQN4LL/A. Exact retail reference: M5 Pro 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24 GB and 512 GB SSD. Apple identifies the family as Mac17,16, but that identifier also covers the 18-core CPU option and is not the exact SKU.

M6 ULTRA-0-44S, M6 ULTRA-0-44U, M6 ULTRA-0-44K, M6 ULTRA-0-44A1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Store product data lists SKUs M6 ULTRA-0-44S, -44U, -44K and -44A for the 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD configuration, one per power plug option US, EU, UK and AU. The barebone (-00x) and 16GB + 512GB (-33x) configurations have other SKUs and are not listed. The reference configuration of this product is 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD, the one TechRadar and Wccftech reviewed.

GTIN / EAN

1959510222537Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Mac-mini-Desktop-M5-Pro-24GB-Unified-Memory-512GB-SSD-in-Silver-MHQN4LLA/p/248222.htmlRead 7 October 2026UPC # 195951022253 on the exact MHQN4LL/A retail listing. Corroborated by Micro Center.

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

25 August 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026

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Status

Available8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/the-new-mac-mini-and-mac-studio-are-available-todayRead 7 October 2026September 22, 2026 available-today announcement names Mac mini with M5 Pro.

Available1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026The US store lists the M6 Ultra at $269.99 for the barebone and $679.99 for 32GB + 1TB. Current availability is not launch-date proof.

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 (M4 Pro, 2024)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 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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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.

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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.

$1,6992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability: M5 Pro US starts at $1699 for base 15-core CPU / 16-core GPU, 24 GB / 512 GB. Excluding sales tax. Education and upgrades 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.

€1,99916Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 7 October 2026German August 25 launch announcement, Prices and Availability: Mac mini with M5 Pro starts at 1,999 EUR including VAT. Base 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24 GB, 512 GB tier. Education pricing excluded. This price applies to Germany, not every euro market.

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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.

US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026

US, EU, GB, AU1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026The store variants name US, EU, UK and AU power plugs. This shows the plug options sold. Other countries are not listed.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

Bronze1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Spec table row Color: Bronze, stored verbatim. The maker's own product photos show a dark grey or black body with a green power button, and TechRadar's shop widget calls one listing Black, so the spec-table colour name may not match the photos.

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

Mini PC2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026

Mini PC1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026The maker sells the M6 Ultra as a mini PC. Stored as mini_pc, not as a use case.

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

Mini PC2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026

Mini PC1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Maker category is Mini PC.

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/128108Read 5 October 2026

Width128.8Height47.8Depth127mm(5.1 × 1.9 × 5 in)1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Chassis Dimensions row: 128.8 x 127 x 47.8 mm. The page does not label the axes. Stored as width 128.8, depth 127 and height 47.8, with the 47.8 mm being the thickness. The manual repeats the same three numbers.2Owner's manualgmktec.com/cdn/shop/files/GMKtec_NUCBOX_M6_Ultra_USER_MANUAL_0630.pdfRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications, page 7: SIZE 128.8*127*47.8mm.

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/128108Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight: M5 Pro 0.73 kg, not M6 0.67 kg. Configuration and manufacturing variation footnote retained.

0.528kg(1.2 lb)1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Weight row: 528 g. The page does not say which configuration. TechRadar says 528 g is the barebones unit, so a unit with RAM and SSD weighs a little more.

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.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Plastic7Spec databasestarryhope.com/minipcs/models/gmktec-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Page says all-plastic chassis and cites Notebookcheck calling the build quality flawless despite the low-cost materials. minipc-review.com also says mostly plastic. No source names metal parts.

Side panel

Solid18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Item 13 lists one Housing, part 923-15433, for M6 and M5 Pro. Ars Technica describes the design as a fully aluminium box with ports cut into it.23Reviewarstechnica.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 2026 Ars review of the M6 model says the design is unchanged.

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Front panel

Solid18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Same Housing item. The front USB-C ports and the headphone jack are openings in the solid aluminium wall.23Reviewarstechnica.com/apple/2024/11/review-m4-and-m4-pro-mac-minis-are-probably-apples-best-mac-minis-everRead 10 October 2026Design section: 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.

No13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127961Read 7 October 2026M6 or M5 Pro Bottom Cover removal lists a suction cup and nylon probe and requires the probe to release clips. This is bottom-cover access, not a tower side panel.

Yes2Owner's manualgmktec.com/cdn/shop/files/GMKtec_NUCBOX_M6_Ultra_USER_MANUAL_0630.pdfRead 14 October 2026Disassembly Method, page 24: lift the top cover from the edges and release the snaps, no tool. The four corner screws of the fan bracket underneath then need a screwdriver to reach the RAM and SSD.4Reviewtechradar.com/computing/gmktec-nucbox-m6-ultra-mini-pc-reviewRead 14 October 2026Pulling off the top plate gives access to the upper fan, which is held by four screws.

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

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Chipset

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

Proprietary18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Item 11 lists the logic board only as Apple service assemblies by CPU, GPU, memory and storage. There is no standard board size.

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CPU socket

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FP7r23Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs.htmlRead 14 October 2026Socket row lists FP7, FP7r2 and FP8. The page ties DDR5 SO-DIMM memory to FP7r2, and the M6 Ultra uses DDR5 SO-DIMM, so FP7r2 is stored.

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.

AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)

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BGMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra

Mechanical slot type	Count	Occupied
M.2 E-key	1	Yes

Source2Owner's manualgmktec.com/cdn/shop/files/GMKtec_NUCBOX_M6_Ultra_USER_MANUAL_0630.pdfRead 14 October 2026Installing a Wireless Network Card, page 26: the Wi-Fi card is a push-and-screw M.2 card with an antenna lead. Stored as one occupied M.2 E-key slot. Electrical lanes and generation are not stated.

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/127967Read 8 October 2026Fan Removal steps 3 to 6 identify one fan flex-cable connector on the logic board. Counts the documented physical fan connector, not a chassis-fan table or extra case fan.

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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 M5 Pro1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026CPU Model row: AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS.

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

AMD3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs.htmlRead 14 October 2026

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

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Phoenix3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs.htmlRead 14 October 2026Former Codename: Phoenix.

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

AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)

Core type	Count	Core	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Super	5	Super	4.6
Performance	10	Performance	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026M5 Pro Chip section: base 15-core CPU with 5 super and 10 performance cores. 18-core option excluded.24Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m5-pro-15-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor section: third-party software reports a variable clock around 4.6 GHz. Stored as the super cluster maximum. hmc-tech lists 4.61 GHz. The ENERGY STAR record lists 4.2 GHz as its own declared figure on a different basis. The performance cluster clock is not stated.

BGMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	6	Zen 4	4.3	5

Source1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026CPU row: 6 cores, 12 threads, base frequency 4.3GHz, max boost up to 5.0GHz, Zen 4 architecture. All six are one core type, stored as performance.3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs.htmlRead 14 October 20266 cores, 12 threads, Zen 4, base 4.3 GHz, boost up to 5 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

1520Spec databaseminipcbench.com/mini-pcs/apple-mac-mini-m5-proRead 10 October 2026Spec table for MHQN4LL/A states 15 cores and 15 threads. The CPU has five super cores and ten performance cores and no multithreading. hmc-tech lists the same 15 threads. No benchmark from this site is used.

121Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026CPU row: 6 cores, 12 threads.

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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16MB1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026CPU row: 6MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 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.

3nm10Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-debuts-m5-pro-and-m5-max-to-supercharge-the-most-demanding-pro-workflowsRead 7 October 2026All-New Fusion Architecture: M5 Pro joins two third-generation 3-nanometer dies. The selected Mac mini specification identifies this exact SoC family. No foundry-node variant name is inferred.

4nm1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026CPU row: TSMC 4nm FinFET process.3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs.htmlRead 14 October 2026Processor Technology for CPU Cores: TSMC 4nm FinFET. cpu_base_power_w is not stored because AMD lists Default TDP and cTDP as the range 35-54W.

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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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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50W1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Feature list: 3 Power Modes 35W + 45W + 50W. TechRadar says the modes are 35W silent, 45W balanced and 50W performance. Stored the highest, 50 W. The maker does not name it PPT or PL2. Starry Hope and minipc-review.com also say 50 W. Wccftech reports a 65W profile, which no maker document states.4Reviewtechradar.com/computing/gmktec-nucbox-m6-ultra-mini-pc-reviewRead 14 October 2026Three performance modes 35W, 45W and 50W. Benchmarks were run in the 50W mode.

Unlocked multiplier

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No3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs.htmlRead 14 October 2026Unlocked for Overclocking: No.

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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10TOPS5Reviewwccftech.com/review/gmktec-m6-ultra-amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-review-mainstream-coverage-under-400Read 14 October 2026Review of the M6 Ultra says the APU has a first-generation NPU with 10 TOPs. The precision is not stated. AMD's processor page does not list NPU throughput.

Integrated GPU

Apple M5 Pro 16-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

AMD Radeon 760M1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026GPU row: AMD Radeon 760M Graphics, 8 cores, up to 2600MHz, RDNA 3.

Cooling

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CPU cooler

Air14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127971Read 7 October 2026Logic-board removal requires removing the Fan and instructs holding the heat sink. Separate fan procedure documents the fitted fan. Air cooler classification describes this documented fan and heat sink, without assigning a case-fan count.

Air1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Feature list: Copper Cooling Fan & Multiple Exhaust Vents. The manual BIOS chapter names one CPU fan and one system fan. Stored as an air cooler.

CPU cooler model

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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 (M5 Pro, 2026)

Fan rotors
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Source18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Exploded view item 9 lists one Fan, part 923-15425, for Mac mini (M6 or M5 Pro). It is the shared chassis blower. Diameter, position, PWM and lighting are not published.

BGMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra

Position	Fan rotors
Top	1

Source2Owner's manualgmktec.com/cdn/shop/files/GMKtec_NUCBOX_M6_Ultra_USER_MANUAL_0630.pdfRead 14 October 2026Fan Speed chapter, page 20: the BIOS adjusts the speeds of one CPU fan and one system fan. The CPU fan belongs to the CPU cooler and is excluded. Wccftech says the system fan sits under the top cover on the RAM and SSD side. TechRadar calls it the upper fan. Fan size, RGB and PWM are not stated for the system fan.4Reviewtechradar.com/computing/gmktec-nucbox-m6-ultra-mini-pc-reviewRead 14 October 2026The top plate hides the upper fan, which is relatively small.5Reviewwccftech.com/review/gmktec-m6-ultra-amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-review-mainstream-coverage-under-400Read 14 October 2026Teardown description: one fan under the top cover cools memory and SSD. A larger fan on the other side cools the CPU.

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/128108Read 5 October 2026M5 Pro integrated 16-core GPU in the SoC, no discrete graphics card.

No1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026GPU row lists only the integrated Radeon 760M and the graphics output ports are on the board.

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/128108Read 5 October 2026M5 Pro Memory: standard 24 GB. Purchase maximum omitted without proof for unchanged base chip.

32GB1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Memory row: 16GB / 32GB configurations. The 32GB option matches the 1TB SSD configuration of the reference SKUs, as reviewed by TechRadar and Wccftech.

RAM type

LPDDR5X21Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_M5Read 10 October 2026Memory section says all M5 chips share one pool of LPDDR5X unified memory. Apple publishes only the words unified memory.22Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m5-pro-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Summary table for the 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU model lists 24GB LPDDR5X-9600.

DDR51Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Memory row: DDR5 SO-DIMM.

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

9,600MT/s21Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_M5Read 10 October 2026Chip table lists LPDDR5X-9600 for the M5 family and 307 GB/s for M5 Pro. 9600 MT/s on a 256-bit bus gives 307.2 GB/s, which matches the maker bandwidth figure. hmc-tech lists 24 GB LPDDR5X-9600 for this exact configuration. Apple does not publish the transfer rate.22Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m5-pro-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Same table lists LPDDR5X-9600 with 307.2 GB/s bandwidth. Other values on the page, such as the 39 W maximum power draw, are not used.

4,800MT/s1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Feature list says Dual DDR5 4800MT/s x2. The manual spec table also says 4800MT/s. Stored as configured speed because both maker documents give 4800 and the CPU runs DDR5 at that rate in the reviews.4Reviewtechradar.com/computing/gmktec-nucbox-m6-ultra-mini-pc-reviewRead 14 October 2026SO-DIMM DDR5 4800MT/s.

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 package5Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102328Read 5 October 20262026 Mac mini section: memory integrated into chip package and cannot be upgraded. Purchase-time configurations only.

Slots1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Memory row: 2 x SO-DIMM slots, so the modules are not soldered. The manual has an Installing Memory Modules section.

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

AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)

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BGMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra

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

Source1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Memory row: 2 x SO-DIMM slots. The 32GB configuration is two 16GB modules (Wccftech and TechRadar), so both slots are occupied.2Owner's manualgmktec.com/cdn/shop/files/GMKtec_NUCBOX_M6_Ultra_USER_MANUAL_0630.pdfRead 14 October 2026Installing Memory Modules, page 25: two SO-DIMM slots.4Reviewtechradar.com/computing/gmktec-nucbox-m6-ultra-mini-pc-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review sample: 32GB pre-installed in two SO-DIMM DDR5 4800MT/s slots, upgradeable to 128GB.5Reviewwccftech.com/review/gmktec-m6-ultra-amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-review-mainstream-coverage-under-400Read 14 October 2026Review unit: DDR5-4800 32 GB (16 GB x2) SO-DIMM, dual channel.

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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.

64GB9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 7 October 2026Memory: Apple M5 Pro chip, 24GB unified memory, configurable to 48GB or 64GB. The separate chip upgrade is not required for the memory choices. This is a purchase-time maximum, not a later upgrade.18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Row 11 lists logic-board assemblies with 15-core CPU/16-core GPU and 64GB RAM, including 512GB storage 661-63771/661-63772. This corroborates the 64GB purchase-time maximum without a CPU/GPU upgrade. Two board IDs describe each configuration without resolving Ethernet variants, so no motherboard_model is inferred.

128GB1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Memory row: supports up to 128GB.

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

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No3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs.htmlRead 14 October 2026ECC Support: No.

Storage

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Storage

512GB=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 (M5 Pro, 2026)

Capacity (GB)
512

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026M5 Pro Storage: standard 512 GB SSD. Interface and physical media part are not published, so type and PCIe cells are omitted. Alternatives up to 8 TB are not installed drives.

BGMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
1,000	NVMe SSD	3

Source1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Storage (ROM) row: PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 SSD, 512GB / 1TB options. The reference configuration has the 1TB option. The decimal 1TB is stored as 1000 GB. The drive model is not stated by the maker.2Owner's manualgmktec.com/cdn/shop/files/GMKtec_NUCBOX_M6_Ultra_USER_MANUAL_0630.pdfRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications, page 7: Storage 2*M.2 2280 PCIE3.0 SSD 512GB/1TB. The manual wins over the product page row that says PCIe 4.0 x4. Wccftech measured a Gen3 x4 drive and TechRadar's CrystalDiskMark read of 3555.7 MB/s is a Gen3 figure, although TechRadar calls the drive PCIe 4.0.5Reviewwccftech.com/review/gmktec-m6-ultra-amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-review-mainstream-coverage-under-400Read 14 October 2026The review unit had a 1 TB PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 M.2 drive.

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 (M5 Pro, 2026)

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BGMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	3	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	3	4	1	No

Source1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Storage Expansion row: 2 x M.2 2280 SSD slots, up to 8TB per slot. The row says PCIe 4.0 x4, but the feature list and the manual say PCIe 3.0, and Wccftech measured Gen3 x4. Stored as Gen 3 x4. See the manual note.2Owner's manualgmktec.com/cdn/shop/files/GMKtec_NUCBOX_M6_Ultra_USER_MANUAL_0630.pdfRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications, page 7: 2*M.2 2280 PCIE3.0. The Installing M.2 SSDs section says the exact number depends on the device purchased. The 1TB reference unit has 2 slots with one used, per Wccftech and Lon.TV.4Reviewtechradar.com/computing/gmktec-nucbox-m6-ultra-mini-pc-reviewRead 14 October 2026Two M.2 2280 slots, one used by the reviewed 1TB SSD. TechRadar writes PCIe 4.0 for the SSD. That is not used, because the manual says PCIe 3.0 and Wccftech tested a Gen3 x4 drive.5Reviewwccftech.com/review/gmktec-m6-ultra-amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-review-mainstream-coverage-under-400Read 14 October 2026Two M.2 2280 slots, 2 x Gen3 x4, up to 8 TB each. One is populated by the 1 TB SSD.

M.2 slots

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Free M.2 slots

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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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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.

155W7Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Mac-mini-Desktop-M5-Pro-24GB-Unified-Memory-512GB-SSD-in-Silver-MHQN4LLA/p/248222.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications, General: Power Supply 155W for MHQN4LL/A.25Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4693496 (A3535, Mac mini M5 Pro) lists internal power supply rated power 155 W. The retailer spec table also lists Power Supply 155W. The maker maximum continuous power is 155 W as well.

120W1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Power row: DC power adapter 19V / 6.32A, 120W.

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.

Proprietary26Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127972Read 10 October 2026The power supply is one Apple service part, 661-65487, shared by M6 and M5 Pro. It is removed with four T25 screws after the logic board is out and mounts to the housing with the AC inlet. No ATX, SFX or external adapter format applies. The M6 teardown shows a custom Lite-On power board of the same design.27Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-the-apple-mac-mini-m6-a3534Read 10 October 2026Teardown of the M6 (A3534) shows a Lite-On PA-1161-1A power board inside the chassis with 12.6 V and 12.3 A output. Apple lists one power supply part for M6 and M5 Pro.

External adapter2Owner's manualgmktec.com/cdn/shop/files/GMKtec_NUCBOX_M6_Ultra_USER_MANUAL_0630.pdfRead 14 October 2026Back View, page 6: the adapter is an external +19V DC 6.32A, 120.08W unit with a DC IN port.

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 assembly 661-6548718Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Exploded View and Orderable Parts, row 12. Apple repair-order identifier for the power-supply assembly. This is a service assembly ID, not a discovered supplier model. No output wattage or proprietary form-factor enum is inferred.

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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.

Front4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/mr-in/guide/mac-mini/apd4e7055d3cmm/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour labels front USB-C pair and audio jack. Current guide covers M6 and M5 Pro.

Front2Owner's manualgmktec.com/cdn/shop/files/GMKtec_NUCBOX_M6_Ultra_USER_MANUAL_0630.pdfRead 14 October 2026Front View, pages 3 and 4: USB 3.2 Gen2, USB4, 3.5mm CTIA audio, reset button and 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 (M5 Pro, 2026)

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/128108Read 5 October 2026

BGMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4
USB-C	USB4	1	40	USB4
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available
3.5 mm audio	CTIA combo jack	1	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026External Ports row and feature text: front USB4 (40 Gbps, PD input up to 100 W, DP video output), two of the three USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, 3.5mm CTIA audio jack. The front/rear split of the USB-A ports comes from the manual front view and the TechRadar and Wccftech reviews. The maker says the USB4 port takes PD input, so no power output is stored. The reset button and the power button are not ports.2Owner's manualgmktec.com/cdn/shop/files/GMKtec_NUCBOX_M6_Ultra_USER_MANUAL_0630.pdfRead 14 October 2026Front View: USB 3.2 (Gen2) 10 Gbps, USB4 with 40 Gbps data, PD power input up to 100 W and DP output up to 4K@60Hz, 3.5mm CTIA audio.4Reviewtechradar.com/computing/gmktec-nucbox-m6-ultra-mini-pc-reviewRead 14 October 2026Design section: USB4 port, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack on the front, with the reset jack and power switch.

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 (M5 Pro, 2026)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	3	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes	Motherboard
HDMI	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026M5 Pro Connections and Expansion: 3 Thunderbolt 5 USB-C, HDMI and standard 2.5 Gb Ethernet. Optional 10 Gb Ethernet excluded. Up to 120 Gbps is omitted as symmetric data maximum.6Measurementadamtalks.tech/reviews/m6-mac-mini-vs-m5-pro-mac-mini-testedRead 5 October 2026Thunderbolt and external displays section explicitly separates Thunderbolt 5 data transfer at 80 Gbps from display Bandwidth Boost at 120 Gbps for this tested base M5 Pro model.

BGMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Connected to
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	1	0.48	Motherboard
HDMI	2.0	1	Not available	Motherboard
DisplayPort	1.4	1	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet	2	2.5	Motherboard
DC in	19 V, 6.32 A	1	Not available	Motherboard

Source1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026External Ports row: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 and 1 x USB 2.0 on the rear, HDMI 2.0 (up to 4K@60Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 (feature list), 2 x RJ45 2.5G, DC IN (5.5/2.5 mm barrel). A security lock slot on the rear (manual, TechRadar) is not stored.2Owner's manualgmktec.com/cdn/shop/files/GMKtec_NUCBOX_M6_Ultra_USER_MANUAL_0630.pdfRead 14 October 2026Back View, pages 5 and 6: USB 2.0 (480 Mbps), USB 3.2 (Gen2) 10 Gbps, DP up to 8K@60Hz, HDMI up to 4K@60Hz, RJ45 LAN, DC IN, computer lock.4Reviewtechradar.com/computing/gmktec-nucbox-m6-ultra-mini-pc-reviewRead 14 October 2026Design section: security lock, a USB 2.0, a USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, HDMI 2.0, Ethernet 2.5Gbps and the power-in socket.

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

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

3=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

1=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

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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

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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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 71Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Network row: Wi-Fi 6E (up to 2.4Gbps).2Owner's manualgmktec.com/cdn/shop/files/GMKtec_NUCBOX_M6_Ultra_USER_MANUAL_0630.pdfRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax.

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 GHz11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/148165Read 7 October 2026Opening paragraph names 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands. Device list explicitly includes Mac mini with M5 Pro. 6 GHz operation is restricted to regions with regulatory approval. Reference SKU is US.

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Wi-Fi module

Apple N11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

MediaTek RZ6167Spec databasestarryhope.com/minipcs/models/gmktec-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Page says Wi-Fi 6E comes from a MediaTek RZ616 card with Bluetooth 5.2. No teardown photo of the card was found. RZ616 is AMD's name for the MediaTek MT7922.

Wi-Fi antenna

Internal12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127966Read 7 October 2026M6 or M5 Pro Wi-Fi Antennas: remove Bottom cover and Antenna plate before the internal three antenna coaxial cables and antennas. This establishes internal placement.

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Bluetooth

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

5.21Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Network row: Bluetooth 5.2.

Ethernet controller

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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/128108Read 5 October 2026Audio section names a built-in speaker in the singular. The repair manual confirms one speaker part.18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127958Read 8 October 2026Item 10 lists one Speaker, part 923-15424. The Speaker repair procedure refers to the speaker cone in the singular.

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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.

024Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m5-pro-15-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-2026-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/128108Read 5 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

No22Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-mini-m5-pro-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table: Decor Lights No. The maker repair manual shows only a status indicator light on the audio board, which is not decorative lighting.

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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 27 Golden Gate2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026Launch names macOS 27 Golden Gate.

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Operating System row: Windows 11 Pro. The barebone configuration ships without an OS.

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 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.

PSU, Fan connectors17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127967Read 8 October 2026Fan procedure: the fan connects with a flat flex cable and a locking-lever connector on the logic board. This is not a standard 3 or 4 pin fan header.26Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127972Read 10 October 2026Power supply: Apple-only service part with no standard format. Fan connector: see the fan procedure.

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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

3,513points6Measurementadamtalks.tech/reviews/m6-mac-mini-vs-m5-pro-mac-mini-testedRead 5 October 2026CPU and GPU section: Geekbench 7 single-core. Specs and price explicitly identifies the tested base 15-core CPU / 16-core GPU, 24 GB / 512 GB system. The author explicitly has not tested the 18-core upgrade. Version 7 scores are not directly comparable to version 6. Power profile is not stated.

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

26,454points6Measurementadamtalks.tech/reviews/m6-mac-mini-vs-m5-pro-mac-mini-testedRead 5 October 2026CPU and GPU section: Geekbench 7 multi-core, same base test configuration. No Cinebench 2026 scores are stored in the Cinebench 2024 fields. Power profile is not stated.

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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/128108Read 5 October 2026

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

Gold19Certification listepeat.net/product-details/a4a4ff89480b4434ba8b35ee9f7a1af6Read 8 October 2026Active US EPEAT Gold registration for Apple Mac mini (M6, M5 Pro), hardware identifiers A3534/A3535, registered 23 September 2026. The official registry takes precedence over retailer EPEAT Registered No entries.

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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.

19.2kWh25Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026TEC of model 19.2 kWh, certified 2026-08-17, United States and Canada. The record lists the base UPC 195951022253. Its test configuration is the highest one in the family (18-core CPU, 64 GB, 10 Gb Ethernet), so the base model TEC may be lower. Standardized TEC, not a reviewer measurement.

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Other certifications

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CCC, CE, FCC, RoHS, MIC, CEC, China Energy Label, UL Report1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Certifications row, verbatim: CCC, CE, FCC, RoHS, MIC, CEC, China Energy Label, UL Report.

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/128108Read 5 October 2026

User Manual, Warranty Card, Power Adapter, HDMI Cable, VESA Mount Bracket1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Packaging List row, verbatim: User Manual, Warranty Card, Power Adapter, HDMI Cable, VESA Mount Bracket. The barebone is the same box without RAM, SSD and OS.

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

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VESA bracket1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026VESA Mount Bracket is in the packaging list. No keyboard or mouse.

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.

1year15Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current April 22, 2022-present US Mac limited warranty: ONE (1) YEAR from original retail purchase. Applies to the selected US SKU. Statutory rights and AppleCare are excluded.

1year1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026Spec table row Warranty: 1-Year Limited Warranty. US store banner also says 1-Year Warranty. A Singapore retailer advertises 3 years, which is a local warranty and is not stored.

Warranty service

Carry-in, Mail-in15Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Warranty Service Options: (i) Carry-in service and (ii) Mail-in service. Apple determines eligibility and the service method. DIY parts service has no corresponding schema option.

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Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-pro2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026

www.gmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultra1Maker product pagegmktec.com/products/amd-ryzen-5-7640hs-mini-pc-nucbox-m6-ultraRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1281081Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

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Manual

support.apple.com/mr-in/guide/mac-mini/apd4e7055d3cmm/2026/mac/274Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/mr-in/guide/mac-mini/apd4e7055d3cmm/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026

www.gmktec.com/cdn/shop/files/GMKtec_NUCBOX_M6_Ultra_USER_MANUAL_0630.pdf2Owner's manualgmktec.com/cdn/shop/files/GMKtec_NUCBOX_M6_Ultra_USER_MANUAL_0630.pdfRead 14 October 2026GMKtec NUCBOX M6 Ultra USER MANUAL 0630, 32 pages, English.

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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Both are also in the API. Back to all desktop PCs.