About the Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro)
The M4 Pro Mac mini packs a 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU into Apple's smallest Mac to date, barely larger than an Apple TV. With up to 64GB of unified memory and a 273GB/s memory bandwidth, it runs 7B to 13B quantised models at remarkable speed via MLX or llama.cpp. A redesigned thermal system keeps it silent while the front-facing USB-C ports and optional 10GbE make it a superb, energy-sipping AI workstation for under 1400.
Key features
- 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU M4 Pro
- Up to 64GB unified memory
- 273GB/s memory bandwidth
- Runs 13B-parameter models locally
- Fanless-silent even under load
- Front USB-C ports and headphone jack
- Optional 10GbE networking
- Thunderbolt 5 - 120Gb/s
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Apple |
|---|---|
| CPU | M4 Pro |
| CPU family | Apple M4 |
| RAM | 64 GB |
| Storage | 2 TB |
| NPU performance | 0 TOPS |
| Graphics | M4 Pro 16-core |
| Operating system | macOS |
| Released | 8 November 2024 |