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Mac mini (M4, 2024)

Released 8 November 2024.14Press article9to5mac.com/2024/11/08/m4-macbook-pro-mac-mini-imac-launch-day-dealsRead 5 October 2026Report dated November 8, 2024 on launch day confirms actual purchase and same-day Mac mini M4 availability at Apple Stores and Best Buy. Corroborates the maker planned November 8 date as actual first retail, separate from October 29 preorders. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Form factor
Mini PC
Processor
Apple M4
GPU
Apple M4 10-core GPU
RAM
16GB

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Ports

  • 2 USB-C USB 3
  • 3.5 mm audio
  • 3 USB-C Thunderbolt 4 / USB4
  • HDMI
  • Ethernet (RJ45)

All specs

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General

Series
Mac mini1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026
Model numbers
MU9D3LL/A, A32388Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1964566-REG/apple_mu9d3ll_a_mac_mini_m4_10c_10cgpu_16gb_256gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MU9D3LL/A: M4 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 16 GB, 256 GB and Gigabit Ethernet, UPC 195949080296. The independently reopened retailer page currently lists remaining stock at USD 799. This does not override Apple removal of this configuration. No sibling order number or current price is added.11Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4513878/export/pdfRead 5 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
1959490802968Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1964566-REG/apple_mu9d3ll_a_mac_mini_m4_10c_10cgpu_16gb_256gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Announced
29 October 20242Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026October 29, 2024 announcement. Base M4 model starts at USD 599 with 16 GB. Technical sheet confirms base 256 GB. Education USD 499 is excluded. USD 599 is the ordinary US launch MSRP before sales tax. Published November 8 was still a future plan in this release and is corroborated by actual launch-day retail reports. The maker calls this its smallest computer and names Mac mini. No gaming or workstation category is inferred.
Status
Discontinued16Press articlemacrumors.com/2026/05/01/mac-mini-now-starts-at-799Read 7 October 2026May 1, 2026 report independently confirms Apple temporarily removed the M4 16 GB/256 GB configuration worldwide. It is a dated interim event, not proof that withdrawal was permanent. Public EveryMac history reports June 25 reintroduction and August 25 final M4-family discontinuation. Final status is discontinued as of October 7. B&H remaining retail stock is not continued maker offering.28Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-m4-10-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-2024-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Publicly indexed exact M4 10 CPU/10 GPU page identifies MU9D3LL/A 16 GB/256 GB, Discontinued Date August 25, 2026. Storage detail states 256 GB removed May 1 and reintroduced June 25, 2026. Direct HTTP and web open returned 403, so the full visible indexed table/sentence was used without bypass. Apple August 25 M6 announcement names previous-generation M4. No final May withdrawal date is claimed.
Predecessor
Apple Mac mini (M2, 2023)17Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mac-mini-m4-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact base M4 review calls M4 an upgrade over its predecessor Mac mini M2 and describes base 8 GB/256 GB to 16 GB/256 GB change. Catalog target is M2 2023 MMFJ3LL/A 8 GB/256 GB. Family relation only, no inherited hardware.
Successor
Apple Mac mini (M6, 2026)18Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-proRead 7 October 2026Maker new Mac mini M6 announcement compares M6 with previous-generation Mac mini M4. Catalog target is base M6 MHQK4LL/A 16 GB/256 GB. Family relation only, no 2026 hardware or measurements transferred. M5 Pro pertains to separate M4 Pro predecessor.
Launch price (US)
$5992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026
Launch price (EU)
€6993Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026German launch release, pricing section: ordinary base M4 model EUR 699 including VAT, 16 GB memory. Technical sheet confirms base 256 GB. Education EUR 579 is excluded. This is the matching base configuration German launch price only, not a separate regional variant or a universal warranty statement.
Markets
US1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 20268Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1964566-REG/apple_mu9d3ll_a_mac_mini_m4_10c_10cgpu_16gb_256gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Colours
Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026
Segment
Mini PC2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026
Form factor
Mini PC2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026

Case

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Case dimensions
Width127Height50Depth127mm(5 × 2 × 5 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026
Case volume
Not available
Weight
0.67kg(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026Maker M4 system weight 0.67 kg. Source says weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. Reviewer 0.648 kg remains a different measured sample weight and is not substituted.
Case model
Apple housing 923-109417Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 7 October 2026Exact 2024 parts table names Housing 923-10941. Stored as the maker housing identifier. No generic retail enclosure name invented.
Case materials
Aluminium10Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Environmental Report opened in full. Enclosure uses aluminium. Footnote 7 explicitly says Mac mini Gold rating in United States and Canada. Report carbon and power evaluations use M4 Pro 64 GB / 8 TB, so no maker power numbers are copied into measured fields or into the base M4 TEC. Best Buy EPEAT false conflicts with maker Gold claim and is excluded.
Side panel
Not available
Front panel
Not available
Tool-less side panel
No6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/120995Read 5 October 2026Bottom Cover procedure Tools and Removal require suction cup and nylon probe, so opening the cover is not tool-less.
Dust filters
Not available
VESA mount
Not available

Display

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Screen size
Not available
Native resolution
Not available
Panel type
Not available
Max refresh rate
Not available
Touchscreen
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Not available

Motherboard

Motherboard
Apple logic board 661-436327Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 7 October 2026Exact Logic Board row 661-43632 specifies 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16 GB and 1 G Ethernet. Other memory, Ethernet and M4 Pro boards are excluded. This is the board assembly identifier, not a chipset name.
Chipset
Not available
Motherboard form factor
Not available
CPU socket
Not available
Expansion slots
Not available
PCIe x16 slots
Not available
Free expansion slots
Not available
Fan headers
Not available
Overclocking in BIOS
Not available

Processor

Processor
Apple M41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026Reference is base Apple M4 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16 GB unified memory, 256 GB SSD and standard Gigabit Ethernet. All claimed specs use the M4 column, not M4 Pro. Optional 10 Gb Ethernet and M4 Pro are excluded. Max RAM 32 GB is the purchase-time capacity with the same M4 CPU/GPU, not a user upgrade limit.
Processor brand
Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026
Processor codename
Not available
Core configuration
Core typeCount
Performance4
Efficiency6
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026
CPU cores
10
Performance cores
4
Efficiency cores
6
Threads
1013Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Max core turbo clock
Not available
L3 cache
Not available
CPU core process node
3nm4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 5 October 2026Apple M4 introduction explicitly states second-generation 3 nm fabrication and a 16-core Neural Engine capable of 38 trillion operations per second. The Mac mini M4 technical sheet matches the 10 CPU / 10 GPU / 16 Neural Engine configuration. Throughput precision is not stated. Peak CPU clocks reported by reviewers are measurements and do not enter claimed cluster clocks.
CPU base power (chip rating)
Not available
Peak CPU power (configured)
Not available
Unlocked multiplier
Not available
NPU performance
38TOPS4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 5 October 2026
Integrated GPU
Apple M4 10-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026

Cooling

CPU cooler
Air1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 5 October 2026New thermal architecture guides air through different levels of the system, with venting through the foot. This is air cooling. No liquid cooler or radiator is stated.
CPU cooler model
Not available
Radiator size
Not available
Radiator position
Not available
Case fans
Fan rotors
1
Source7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 7 October 2026Complete exploded view and orderable-parts list identifies one system fan 923-10945 and one fan assembly in the exact 2024 enclosure. The case blower guides airflow through the enclosure rather than being a standalone CPU-cooler rotor. Diameter, PWM and lighting are not published and those cells are omitted. SSD part 661-43668 is 256 GB M4. Capacity choices do not establish a generic SSD interface.
Number of case fans
1

Graphics

Discrete GPU
No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026
GPU
Not available
GPU brand
Not available
Graphics card
Not available
VRAM
Not available
VRAM type
Not available
GPU board power
Not available
GPU boost clock
Not available
Graphics card length
Not available
Graphics card thickness
Not available
GPU power connector
Not available

Memory

RAM
16GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026
RAM type
Not available
Configured RAM speed
7,500MT/s13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review Specs reports fixed 7500 memory transfer rate for this exact 16 GB unit. This is stored as reported delivery rate. Conflicting LPDDR5X versus teardown LPDDR5 technology labels remain omitted. Apple separately confirms that the RAM is integrated into the M-series chip package.
Rated kit speed
Not available
Memory kit
Not available
RAM upgrade
Integrated into chip package15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102328Read 5 October 2026Apple Upgrade or install memory in your Mac mini, 2024 section: memory is integrated into the Apple M-series chip package and cannot be upgraded. This proves package integration, not merely an onboard memory attachment.
Memory slots
Not available
RAM slots
Not available
Free RAM slots
Not available
Max RAM for this CPU and GPU
32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026
ECC memory
Not available

Storage

Storage
256GB
Installed drives
Capacity (GB)TypeDrive
256NVMe SSDApple SSD AP0256Z
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026Apple states SSD capacity but does not identify the interface on this page. The stored integrated NVMe type comes from the separately cited exact MU9D3LL/A retailer table. It does not turn the proprietary NAND module into a standard M.2 slot. Other purchase capacities are not represented as installed drives.8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1964566-REG/apple_mu9d3ll_a_mac_mini_m4_10c_10cgpu_16gb_256gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MU9D3LL/A 16 GB/256 GB table states 1x 256 GB Integrated NVMe SSD. Proprietary NAND module and integrated storage design, not a standard M.2 removable module. Existing capacity/model retained. Maker SSD-only wording does not contradict this exact protocol claim.13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Storage slots and bays
Not available
M.2 slots
Not available
Free M.2 slots
Not available
Free drive bays
Not available
Fastest storage-slot PCIe generation
Not available

Power supply

PSU rated output
155W8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1964566-REG/apple_mu9d3ll_a_mac_mini_m4_10c_10cgpu_16gb_256gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact same SKU General row states Power Supply 155 W with IEC. Physical 12.6 V/12.3 A output label and common maker part corroborate nominal output. Maker maximum continuous system power 155 W alone would not prove PSU output. No mains-current multiplication.19Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-m4-mac-mini-a3238Read 7 October 2026Actual A3238 M4 16 GB/512 GB producer label reads Lite-On PA-1161-1A Rev A, output 12.6 V/12.3 A. Exact base retailer and separate 256 GB teardown explicitly publish nominal 155 W. Common maker PSU 661-43677 bridges configurations. No 512 GB performance or storage-chip facts transferred.20Reviewblog.zeruns.top/archives/35.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original 2025 personal teardown of M4 16 GB/256 GB explicitly states power-board maximum output 155 W, 12.6 V/12.3 A. Chinese sample used only for common PSU rating, bridged by maker part 661-43677. No performance, mains draw or regional radio facts transferred.27Reviewchargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026031109385153.jpgRead 7 October 2026Physical label output is 12.6 V DC and 12.3 A. Those DC ratings corroborate the exact 256 GB retailer stated 155 W supply rating. AC input 2.5 A is not multiplied into output power. Shared Apple PSU assembly provides configuration bridge.
PSU form factor
Proprietary7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 7 October 2026Complete exploded view and parts table identify custom bare power plate 661-43677. It is shared by listed M4 and M4 Pro configurations. Matching removal procedure and physical plate/contact layout exclude standard ATX/SFX or an external adapter.19Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-m4-mac-mini-a3238Read 7 October 2026Actual custom bare plate sits at the top of the compact housing with internal positive/negative contacts and four chassis mounting screws. This is a proprietary assembly, not standard ATX/SFX or an external supply.24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121006Read 7 October 2026Exact procedure removes bottom cover, antenna plate, fan, speaker, front ports, audio board and logic board to reach custom power plate with four T25 screws and integrated AC inlet. Matches unique PSU 661-43677 and physical label.
PSU efficiency
Not available
Modular cables
Not available
PSU model
Lite-On PA-1161-1A Rev A7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 7 October 2026One common 2024 power-supply part 661-43677 provides the explicit scope bridge from the 512 GB A3238 teardown to the 256 GB reference. The supplier label is documented for that unit, not promised for future supplier lots.19Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-m4-mac-mini-a3238Read 7 October 2026Original physical producer label PA-1161-1A Rev A, Lite-On. Photo visually inspected and saved as psu-label.jpg. Common maker PSU part bridges the 512 GB test unit to 256 GB reference. Supplier model documented for this unit.27Reviewchargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026031109385153.jpgRead 7 October 2026Independently inspected actual producer label on ChargerLAB A3238 M4 16 GB/512 GB sample: Lite-On PA-1161-1A Rev A. Apple lists one shared 2024 PSU assembly 661-43677. This identifies the photographed supplier lot, without promising one supplier forever.
ATX version
Not available
Native 12V-2x6 cable
Not available

Ports

User-facing I/O position
Front1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026
User-facing ports
TypeVersionCountMax stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-CUSB 3210
3.5 mm audioNot available1Not available
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026
Rear ports
TypeVersionCountMax stated link rate (Gbps)Thunderbolt or USB4DP Alt ModeConnected to
USB-CThunderbolt 4 / USB4340Thunderbolt 4YesMotherboard
HDMINot available1Not availableNot availableNot availableMotherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)Not available11Not availableNot availableMotherboard
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026M4 column has three TB4/USB4 40 Gbps ports, supporting native DP1.4 over USB-C, one HDMI and one Gigabit RJ45. HDMI port version and USB power-out ratings are not stated here. Support for 8K or 4K240 alone is not used to infer an HDMI version. Front USB-C ports are USB 3 10 Gbps and not Thunderbolt.
User-facing USB ports
2
User-facing USB-C ports
2
Rear USB ports
3
Thunderbolt
Yes
Ethernet speed
1Gbps
Discrete GPU output ports
0

Wireless

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-sg/guide/deployment/-dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Official deployment table explicitly includes Mac mini 2024 and frequencies 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz. No band inferred only from Wi-Fi 6E name. Exact US maker Wi-Fi 6E support and official network compatibility corroborate. Regulated availability remains region dependent.22Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102285Read 7 October 2026Official compatibility lists Mac mini 2023 or later and explains 6 GHz plus 2.4/5 GHz networks and country restrictions. Exact US reference spec and model-specific frequency table provide scope.
Wi-Fi module
Not available
Wi-Fi antenna
Internal19Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-m4-mac-mini-a3238Read 7 October 2026Physical teardown identifies three Wi-Fi antenna modules inside. Matching maker procedure requires bottom-cover and antenna-plate removal, proving internal placement.23Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/120999Read 7 October 2026Exact 2024 antenna procedure requires bottom cover and antenna plate removal. Three coaxial antenna assemblies attach inside the plate. Positive internal-placement proof.
Bluetooth
5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026
Ethernet controller
Broadcom BCM5776212Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Mac+Mini+(2024)+Chip+ID/178986Read 5 October 2026Chip ID Step 3 explicitly identifies the Broadcom BCM57762 Gigabit Ethernet controller in the M4 base teardown. Items labelled likely in other steps are not treated as certain installed radio or controller models. iFixit identifies Micron LPDDR5, while Notebookcheck lists LPDDR5X. No maker RAM technology confirmation was found, so ram_type is omitted rather than choose between conflicting secondaries.

Camera and audio

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Webcam
Not available
Built-in speaker drivers
Not available
Total speaker power
Not available
Microphones
Not available
Audio features
Not available

Lighting

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RGB lighting
Not available
Lit parts
Not available
Lighting standard
Not available
Lighting software
Not available

Software

Operating system
macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026Maker specification identifies macOS without a version. Tested launch sample macOS 15 Sequoia does not establish current software on every retail unit. Discontinued status has separate chronology evidence, including May removal, June reintroduction and final August M4-family end. Retail stock does not establish maker offering.
OS family
macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026
Control software
Not available

Upgradeability

Proprietary parts
PSU, Fan connectors, Drive mounts7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121008Read 7 October 2026PSU 661-43677 has a chassis-specific plate/contact layout. Matching fan procedure proves a flat-flex locking connector. SSD module 661-43668 is a proprietary format. Each interface has separate mechanical evidence, without inferring proprietary status from branding.19Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-m4-mac-mini-a3238Read 7 October 2026Custom PSU plate and internal contacts match the maker specific replacement assembly. Physical form and interfaces are evidence. No motherboard restriction inferred merely from branding.24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121006Read 7 October 2026Chassis-specific bare PSU plate, internal contacts and AC-inlet mounting require matching assembly 661-43677. Physical construction is evidence, not the brand name.25Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121000Read 7 October 2026Exact fan procedure describes a flat-flex cable attached to a locking-lever logic-board connector. This differs mechanically from ordinary 3/4-pin PC fan headers and uses matching assembly 923-10945. Do not infer total header count from one occupied connector.26Reviewifixit.com/News/104302/all-hail-the-return-of-upgradeable-storage-mac-mini-2024-teardownRead 7 October 2026Original teardown explicitly identifies proprietary SSD format. Successful 256 GB to 512 GB module swap using Apple Configurator does not make this a standard M.2 connector. It proves nonstandard storage fitting, not impossibility of upgrades.
Max graphics card length
Not available
Max CPU cooler height
Not available
Warranty kept after upgrade
Not available

Measured performance

Cinebench 2024 single-core
177points13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact base M4 10 CPU / 10 GPU, 16 GB, 256 GB AP0256Z unit, macOS 15 Sequoia, no energy profile beyond optional low-power mode. Cinebench 2024 single 177 / multi 958. Geekbench 6 single 3838 / multi 15072. Current shared charts are labelled 6.7 but the binary minor version used at the November 2024 test is not established. Cinebench R23 numbers are not used for 2024 fields.
Cinebench 2024 multi-core
958points13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Geekbench single-core
3,838points13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Geekbench multi-core
15,072points13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026
3DMark Time Spy graphics
Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad
Not available
SSD sequential read (measured)
Not available
Game frame rates
GameWidth (px)Height (px)PresetUpscalingAverage FPS
The Witcher 31024768Low graphics and postprocessingNot available120
The Witcher 319201080High graphics and postprocessing, HairWorks offNot available42.8
The Witcher 319201080Ultra graphics and postprocessing, HBAO+Not available28.6
Shadow of the Tomb Raider1280720LowestNot available141
Shadow of the Tomb Raider19201080MediumNot available50
Shadow of the Tomb Raider19201080High, SMAANot available47
Shadow of the Tomb Raider19201080Highest, TAANot available41
Shadow of the Tomb Raider25601440Highest, TAANot available27
Baldur's Gate 319201080Low, SMAANot available44.3
Baldur's Gate 319201080Medium, TAANot available36.4
Baldur's Gate 319201080High, TAANot available32.3
Baldur's Gate 319201080Ultra, TAANot available30.1
Cyberpunk 207719201080LowFSR off34.8
Cyberpunk 207719201080MediumFSR off28.1
Cyberpunk 207719201080HighFSR off23.8
Cyberpunk 207719201080UltraFSR off20.4
Total War Pharaoh19201080LowNot available54.9
Total War Pharaoh19201080MediumNot available46.4
Total War Pharaoh19201080HighNot available45
Total War Pharaoh19201080UltraNot available40.8
Total War Pharaoh25601440UltraNot available27.1
Source13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Complete five-game table transcribed with every documented resolution, preset and average FPS. Only explicitly named SMAA or TAA settings enter presets. The source's generic AF/AA links do not establish a specific algorithm or setting. Baldur's Gate 3 runs natively. All four other games were emulated. Cyberpunk rows explicitly have FSR off. Ray tracing, frame generation, 1% lows and upscaling for other games are not stated. Original driver, firmware and patch versions are not stated.

Measured noise and temperature

Fan noise per load
ProfileLoadDistance (cm)Noise (dB(A))
Not availableIdle1524.1
Not availableGaming1524.9
Combined CPU and GPU stress testMax load1545.1
CPU-only stress testMax load1530.3
Manually forced maximum fan speed, 4900 rpmNot available1559.4
Source13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact M4 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 16 GB, 256 GB AP0256Z, macOS 15 Sequoia. Earthworks M23R and Arta at 15 cm, ambient floor 24.1 dB(A). Idle 24.1 is the noise floor, not independently audible fan sound. Narrative gaming: 24.9 dB(A), about 1250 rpm, game unnamed. CPU-only maximum: 30.3 dB(A), about 1800 rpm. Combined CPU/GPU stress: 45.1 dB(A), 2950 rpm. Manual fan override: 59.4 dB(A), 4900 rpm, actual load unstated and load cell omitted. The comparison table also assigns 30.3 to Cyberpunk Ultra, which is a separately named context and is not substituted for the narrative gaming row. Highest derived noise includes the explicitly labelled manual override. Actual selected energy mode is unproved, with no Default label invented.
Highest measured fan noise
59.4dB(A)
Measured fan noise at idle
24.1dB(A)
CPU temperature in stress test
102°C13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026M4 SoC reading stabilizes at 102 C during combined Cinebench R23 multi and 3DMark Wild Life Extreme stress. Room approx 20.5 C. This is internal SoC temperature, not cooler exhaust 39 C or upper case 30 C. A whole-CPU all-core clock is not stored because the 3.93 GHz report refers only to P cores.
CPU clock in stress test
Not available
GPU temperature while gaming
Not available

Measured power

Power draw idle
2.7W13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Metrahit Energy wall power. Maximum idle 2.7 W (range 2.6-2.7). Gaming 39.6 W (Cyberpunk Ultra, external monitor). Maximum 62.5 W at the start of combined stress, later 57-58 W. Standby 0.27 W is stored rather than off 0.12 W. CPU-only multicore tests maintain 21.5 W processor power. Combined stress CPU average 18.5 W is a different load and is not substituted. Maker 155 W maximum continuous system power is not the source of PSU rated output. The PSU value is separately supported by exact retailer and physical label evidence. Approximate 2-3 GB/s SSD read is not converted into a precise measured_ssd_read_mbs value.
Power draw gaming
39.6W13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Power draw max
62.5W13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Power draw sleep or off
0.27W13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Sustained CPU power (measured)
21.5W13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Mini-M4-review-Smaller-faster-and-louder.918832.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026
GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Certifications

ENERGY STAR
Yes11Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4513878/export/pdfRead 5 October 2026
EPEAT
Gold10Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 7 October 2026
Copilot+ PC
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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)
12kWh11Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4513878/export/pdfRead 5 October 2026Current ENERGY STAR record 4513878, Mac mini (M4) A3238, 10 CPU cores, 16 GB memory, includes MU9D3 and matching UPC 195949080296. TEC 12.0 kWh is standardized annual consumption, not a reviewer wall-power measurement. Certification is dated October 16, 2025. Record Date Available On Market October 29, 2024 is the announcement and preorder day and is not used for first retail.
Other certifications
SCS-108 Carbon Neutral Standard, 2024-10-01 to 2026-09-3010Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_mini_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 7 October 2026Archived report PDF page 20 contains exact Mac mini M4 16 GB/256 GB SCS certificate SCS-CN-10022. It validates 32 kg CO2e under SCS-108 v1.0 and ISO 14067:2018 for October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026. Stored label preserves this period. It has expired by October 7, 2026. No renewal or current validity claimed. Separate M4 Pro and 512 GB certificates are excluded.

In the box

In the box
Mac mini, Power cord (1.8 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121555Read 5 October 2026
Included extras
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Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026Apple US Mac One Year Limited Warranty, covered hardware purchased by end-user. Statutory rights and optional AppleCare are separate. Carry-in/mail-in eligibility depends on Apple determination, so no guaranteed service-mode list is stored.
Warranty service
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