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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

AI X1 Pro1Maker product pageminisforum.com/products/ai-x1-pro-470Read 8 October 2026

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.

AI X1 Pro-470, X1 PRO-470(32+1T)1Maker product pageminisforum.com/products/ai-x1-pro-470Read 8 October 2026Maker calls the product AI X1 Pro 470. Exact retail manufacturer part is X1 PRO-470(32+1T).

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.

Available9Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ai-x1-pro-470-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026US maker store offers the exact HX 470 / 32 GB RAM / 1 TB SSD / US configuration. Its public product data marks this variant available. Barebone and larger-memory offerings are excluded.

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

US1Maker product pageminisforum.com/products/ai-x1-pro-470Read 8 October 2026Exact maker product page offers the 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD configuration with US adapter and explicitly offers US shipping. Canadian SKU corroboration is separate from this US availability evidence.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Silver11Retailer pagenewegg.com/minisforum-barebone-systems-mini-pc-deskmini/p/2SW-002G-000Z5Read 8 October 2026MINISFORUM listing for the completed HX 470 / 32 GB DDR5 / 1 TB SSD configuration names the colour Silver. The separate barebone listing is not used.

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 pageminisforum.com/products/ai-x1-pro-470Read 8 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/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 5 October 2026

Mini PC1Maker product pageminisforum.com/products/ai-x1-pro-470Read 8 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/128108Read 5 October 2026

Width195Height47.5Depth195mm(7.7 × 1.9 × 7.7 in)1Maker product pageminisforum.com/products/ai-x1-pro-470Read 8 October 2026Maker states LWH 195 x 195 x 42.5/47.5 mm. The published larger height 47.5 mm is retained for the assembled system, also stated by the matching review. The maker does not explain the height alternatives or bracket/feet scope, so no extra exclusion is inferred. Upright stand orientation is separate.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/minisforum-ai-x1-pro-470-mini-pc-reviewRead 5 October 2026Design section independently states 195 x 195 x 47.5 mm assembled size.

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.

1.5kg(3.3 lb)1Maker product pageminisforum.com/products/ai-x1-pro-470Read 8 October 2026Maker system weight is 1.5 kg. This is a published claim, not the different measured 1.3 kg review unit.

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.

Other, Plastic3Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/3319/3266/files/MINISFORUM_Product_Manual_2026.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker spread explicitly calls the body metal. Metal type is unspecified, so use other. Matching reviewer additionally identifies the plastic bottom panel.7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/minisforum-ai-x1-pro-470-reviewRead 5 October 2026Matching hands-on review identifies a metal alloy shell. TechRadar Design section additionally explicitly identifies the plastic bottom. Precise alloy remains unstated.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/minisforum-ai-x1-pro-470-mini-pc-reviewRead 5 October 2026Design section explicitly describes metal top/sides and plastic base for the 32 GB/1 TB unit. Its wireless table says Intel BE200 while Tom's actual fitted card is MediaTek MT7925, so wifi_module remains omitted. Benchmarks are excluded because this reviewer added a 4 TB Samsung SSD and does not clearly separate all benchmark results before/after that change. Cinebench version is also unstated.

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.

No4Owner's manualpc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/AI+X1+Pro-470/user+manual/%E7%94%B5%E5%AD%90%E6%A1%A3%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E%E4%B9%A6+GPBAC-%E7%94%A8%E6%88%B7%E6%89%8B%E5%86%8C-%E5%A4%9A%E8%AF%AD%E8%A8%80-V1.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Installation Operation: remove five bottom screws and further internal screws before RAM or SSD access. The bottom panel requires a screwdriver. No tool-free panel claim.

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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FP85Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-400-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-470.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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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BMINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

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

Source7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/minisforum-ai-x1-pro-470-reviewRead 5 October 2026Specification table explicitly identifies M.2 2230 E-key WLAN slot, and connectivity text confirms a wireless card fitted on the motherboard. Only this internal card connector is recorded. Storage M.2 connectors are separate. OCuLink is an external connector, not a physical x16 card slot.

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 AI 9 HX 4701Maker product pageminisforum.com/products/ai-x1-pro-470Read 8 October 2026

Processor brand

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

AMD5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-400-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-470.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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Gorgon Point5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-400-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-470.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 (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.

BMINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	4	Zen 5	2	5.2
Efficiency	8	Zen 5c	2	3.3

Source5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-400-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-470.htmlRead 5 October 2026AMD architecture is 4x Zen 5 plus 8x Zen 5c. Zen 5 and Zen 5c base clocks are explicitly 2 GHz. AMD states Max Zen 5c Clock 3.3 GHz. Notebookcheck exact chip specification independently states 4x5.2 GHz Zen 5 and 8x3.3 GHz Zen 5c, rather than assigning an unrelated favored-core boost. It describes smaller Zen 5c as the more power-efficient version.6Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/AMD-Ryzen-AI-9-HX-470-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.1197753.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Chip specification table explicitly lists 4x5.2 GHz Zen 5 and 8x3.3 GHz Zen 5c. Architecture text distinguishes the smaller, more power-efficient Zen 5c cores. No aggregate benchmark from other PCs is transferred.

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.

245Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-400-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-470.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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24MB5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-400-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-470.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact AMD L3 cache 24 MB, not aggregate 36 MB which includes 12 MB L2.

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.

4nm5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-400-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-470.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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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28W5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-400-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-470.htmlRead 5 October 2026AMD Default TDP 28 W, separate from configurable 15-54 W range and the PC default BIOS PL2. Do not store 54 W cTDP as the chip base rating.

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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65W7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/minisforum-ai-x1-pro-470-reviewRead 5 October 2026Productivity section identifies default Balanced BIOS mode, VRAM 8 GB, PL1 60 W and PL2 65 W for the Minisforum PC. Store the configured default-profile PL2, not AMD chip cTDP. Other performance profile limits remain unknown.

Unlocked multiplier

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

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55TOPS5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-400-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-470.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact NPU throughput 55 TOPS. Notebookcheck specifies INT8. Maker page mislabels system-wide 86 TOPS as NPU, so that figure is excluded.6Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/AMD-Ryzen-AI-9-HX-470-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.1197753.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026NPU / AI row explicitly 55 TOPS INT8.

Integrated GPU

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

AMD Radeon 890M5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-400-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-470.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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 pageminisforum.com/products/ai-x1-pro-470Read 8 October 2026Cool, Quiet, Consistent section explicitly states Phase-Change Material (PCM), dual copper heatpipes and active airflow, sustaining peak loads. Claimed idle 37 C, full-load below 80 C and below 45 dB are maker claims, not transferred to measured fields.4Owner's manualpc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/AI+X1+Pro-470/user+manual/%E7%94%B5%E5%AD%90%E6%A1%A3%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E%E4%B9%A6+GPBAC-%E7%94%A8%E6%88%B7%E6%89%8B%E5%86%8C-%E5%A4%9A%E8%AF%AD%E8%A8%80-V1.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manual installation drawings and maker cooling section show active air cooling, copper heat pipes and thermal interface material. CPU-cooler and PSU-attached secondary fan are not assigned to chassis-fan table rows.

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)

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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.

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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.

No7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/minisforum-ai-x1-pro-470-reviewRead 5 October 2026Reasons to avoid explicitly says mini-PC without dGPU. Installed Radeon 890M is integrated, while OCuLink allows an optional external dock.

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.

32GB2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/minisforum-ai-x1-pro-470-mini-desktop-computer/x1-pro-470-32-1t-Read 5 October 2026

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 pageminisforum.com/products/ai-x1-pro-470Read 8 October 2026

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.

5,600MT/s7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/minisforum-ai-x1-pro-470-reviewRead 5 October 2026Matching factory supplied single DDR5-5600 module, before reviewer upgrade. Maker maximum 5600 matches this configuration.

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 pageminisforum.com/products/ai-x1-pro-470Read 8 October 2026

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

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BMINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	1	Yes	32
SO-DIMM	1	No	Not available

Source7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/minisforum-ai-x1-pro-470-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact shipped 32 GB/1 TB test sample contains a single 32 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM. Two physical slots. One occupied and one free. Reviewer later adds a matching 32 GB module for comparison, which is not the reference.

RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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

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 pageminisforum.com/products/ai-x1-pro-470Read 8 October 2026Maker current specification and original 2026 catalogue state up to 128 GB in two SO-DIMM slots. Older launch reports state 96 GB. Use the current maker supported maximum for the unchanged HX470 system.

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

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No5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-400-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-470.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact processor AMD ECC Support No. This platform cannot provide system-level ECC from ordinary DDR5 on-die correction.

Storage

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Storage

512GB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

1TB=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 (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.

BMINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
1,000	NVMe SSD	4

Source2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/minisforum-ai-x1-pro-470-mini-desktop-computer/x1-pro-470-32-1t-Read 5 October 2026One published 1 TB SSD is 1000 decimal GB. Capacity is not 1024 GB. SSD brand/model can vary, so the reviewed Kingston drive model is not assigned to all units.

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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BMINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

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

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/3319/3266/files/MINISFORUM_Product_Manual_2026.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exactly three physical M.2 2280 Gen4 NVMe connectors. Maker distinguishes two x4 connectors and one x1 connector. One drive is installed in the reference, but its exact connector position was not independently established. Occupancy is therefore aggregated without per-row electrical lane assignment. One occupied and two free, all Gen4. No extra SATA bays or alternative lengths are invented. The exact 134.9 W PSU rating is now stored from the maker page. Fan rotor roles, PSU replacement form factor and other unproved component details remain unknown.

M.2 slots

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3=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free M.2 slots

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2=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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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.

134.9W1Maker product pageminisforum.com/products/ai-x1-pro-470Read 8 October 2026Power Adapter specification explicitly states internal DC adapter output 19 V / 7.1 A / 134.9 W. This is rated PSU output, not wall consumption. Preserve the published decimal rating.

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.

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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.

Front1Maker product pageminisforum.com/products/ai-x1-pro-470Read 8 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 (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

BMINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB4	1	40	USB4	15
3.5 mm audio	Headphone and microphone combo	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source4Owner's manualpc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/AI+X1+Pro-470/user+manual/%E7%94%B5%E5%AD%90%E6%A1%A3%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E%E4%B9%A6+GPBAC-%E7%94%A8%E6%88%B7%E6%89%8B%E5%86%8C-%E5%A4%9A%E8%AF%AD%E8%A8%80-V1.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 5 front diagram shows two USB-A Gen2 connectors, one USB4 and one headphone/microphone combo. USB3.2 Gen2 text on pages 6-7 states 10 Gbps. USB4 text on pages 7-8 states 40 Gbps, Alt DP and 15 W peripheral output. The left-side SD card slot is not placed in a front-facing table row because its location differs.

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.

BMINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-A	USB 2.0	1	0.48	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-C	USB4	1	40	USB4	15	Yes	Motherboard
HDMI	2.1 FRL	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
DisplayPort	2.0	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet	2	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
OCuLink	OCuLink	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
AC power input	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard

Source4Owner's manualpc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/AI+X1+Pro-470/user+manual/%E7%94%B5%E5%AD%90%E6%A1%A3%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E%E4%B9%A6+GPBAC-%E7%94%A8%E6%88%B7%E6%89%8B%E5%86%8C-%E5%A4%9A%E8%AF%AD%E8%A8%80-V1.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 5 rear diagram and individual connector descriptions, cross-checked original catalogue: one USB2.0 Type-A, one USB4, one HDMI2.1 FRL, one DP2.0, two 2.5G RJ45, OCuLink and AC input. Rear USB4 supports DP Alt Mode and 15 W output. Maker rear PD input 65-100 W is distinct from output and has no separate table field. USB4 is not claimed Thunderbolt certification. Maker generic Audio Jack plus Combo Jack text is a duplicate of the single front connector, as the manual and rear drawing show. No second rear audio connector is invented.

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

3=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speed

2.5Gbps=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 71Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128108Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageminisforum.com/products/ai-x1-pro-470Read 8 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 explicitly published. No unproved regional 6 GHz band availability or radio model is inferred from the standard.

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

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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

5.41Maker product pageminisforum.com/products/ai-x1-pro-470Read 8 October 2026

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 Pro2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/minisforum-ai-x1-pro-470-mini-desktop-computer/x1-pro-470-32-1t-Read 5 October 2026Installed Windows 11 Pro in the completed 32 GB / 1 TB reference. Barebone OS support is not treated as an installed license.

OS family

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

Windows2Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/minisforum-ai-x1-pro-470-mini-desktop-computer/x1-pro-470-32-1t-Read 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 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.

2,858points7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/minisforum-ai-x1-pro-470-reviewRead 5 October 2026Productivity table exact 1x32 GB column, Geekbench 6 single 2858 and multi 11319. Factory 1 TB NVMe SSD, Windows 11 pre-installed, default Balanced BIOS and 8 GB VRAM. Minor benchmark version, BIOS revision and drivers not published. The upgraded 2x32 GB scores 2927/14652 and Asus HX370 comparison are excluded.

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.

11,319points7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/minisforum-ai-x1-pro-470-reviewRead 5 October 2026Same factory 1x32 GB reference and test conditions as the single-core result.

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.

AApple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026)

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BMINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Average FPS
Borderlands 3	1920	1080	Medium	29.45
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Medium	25
Far Cry 5	1920	1080	Normal	28
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Steam Deck	27.2

Source7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/minisforum-ai-x1-pro-470-reviewRead 5 October 2026Gaming table exact 1x32 GB column: Borderlands 3 1080p Medium 29.45, Shadow of the Tomb Raider 1080p Medium 25, Far Cry 5 1080p Normal 28, Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Steam Deck 27.20. Keep all four source rows. Ray tracing, upscaling mode, frame generation, antialiasing, game/driver versions and 1% lows are not stated. Do not assume the Steam Deck preset implies a particular upscaler mode. Excludes reviewer 2x32 GB upgraded scores and comparison laptop.

Measured noise and temperature

None of 6 known

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

None of 6 known

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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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

Mini PC, Power cord, HDMI cable, Mounting screws, Monitor mounting bracket, Vertical stand, SSD heat sink, User manual4Owner's manualpc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/AI+X1+Pro-470/user+manual/%E7%94%B5%E5%AD%90%E6%A1%A3%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E%E4%B9%A6+GPBAC-%E7%94%A8%E6%88%B7%E6%89%8B%E5%86%8C-%E5%A4%9A%E8%AF%AD%E8%A8%80-V1.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 2-4 list PC, power cord, HDMI cable, mounting screw set, Mini PC suspension stand, base bracket, SSD heat sink and manual. Power cord varies with region. Matching reviewed 32/1 TB device explicitly includes vertical and VESA mounts. PC-Canada says Power Adapter and Cable, but the maker guide and actual PC have an internal supply and no external power brick.

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

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VESA bracket, Vertical stand4Owner's manualpc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/AI+X1+Pro-470/user+manual/%E7%94%B5%E5%AD%90%E6%A1%A3%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E%E4%B9%A6+GPBAC-%E7%94%A8%E6%88%B7%E6%89%8B%E5%86%8C-%E5%A4%9A%E8%AF%AD%E8%A8%80-V1.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Supplied vertical and monitor/VESA mounting brackets, not a keyboard, mouse, eGPU dock or optional monitor. No 75/100 mm mount hole pattern was established, so vesa_mount is omitted.

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.

2years9Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ai-x1-pro-470-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Exact US maker listing states a standard two-year seller warranty. The general maker policy also gives mini PCs two years. A separate direct-store promotion adds a year for eligible purchases after March 9, 2026. That conditional extension is excluded.10Maker product pageminisforum.com/pages/warranty-policyRead 8 October 2026Warranty table: MINI PC, two years. Standard manufacturer coverage for the represented US model. Retailer B&H independently lists a limited two-year manufacturer warranty for X1 PRO-470(32+1T).

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.

Mail-in10Maker product pageminisforum.com/pages/warranty-policyRead 8 October 2026Transportation policy requires customers to send products for inspection or repair. Maker pays return shipping for covered quality defects. Fees and conditions vary by region. No on-site or collection service is promised.

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.minisforum.com/products/ai-x1-pro-4701Maker product pageminisforum.com/products/ai-x1-pro-470Read 8 October 2026Reference is the sold 32 GB / 1 TB Windows 11 Pro configuration with one 32 GB SO-DIMM. It is not the HX370 model, the AI X1 non-Pro model, barebone kit, or reviewer-upgraded 64 GB system. The maker lists it under AI Mini PC. Processor, Memory, Storage and I/O specification sections reopened.

Spec sheet

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

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/3319/3266/files/MINISFORUM_Product_Manual_2026.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/3319/3266/files/MINISFORUM_Product_Manual_2026.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker Product Manual 2026 catalogue AI X1 Pro-470 spread. Product photograph/heading and detailed table fully read. HX470, two SO-DIMMs, 128 GB max, two Gen4x4 and one Gen4x1 M.2, Wi-Fi 7 / Bluetooth 5.4, 2.5G ports and built-in supply are published.

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

pc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/AI+X1+Pro-470/user+manual/%E7%94%B5%E5%AD%90%E6%A1%A3%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E%E4%B9%A6+GPBAC-%E7%94%A8%E6%88%B7%E6%89%8B%E5%86%8C-%E5%A4%9A%E8%AF%AD%E8%A8%80-V1.0.pdf4Owner's manualpc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/AI+X1+Pro-470/user+manual/%E7%94%B5%E5%AD%90%E6%A1%A3%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E%E4%B9%A6+GPBAC-%E7%94%A8%E6%88%B7%E6%89%8B%E5%86%8C-%E5%A4%9A%E8%AF%AD%E8%A8%80-V1.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker multilingual GPBAC User Manual V1.0, copyright 2025-2026, directly linked under AI X1 Pro-470 on the manufacturer Drivers and Downloads page. Full PDF downloaded and read. This is not an AI-generated manual or the older HX370 page.

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.