Apple Mac mini “M1” 8 CPU/8 GPU A2348 (2020)

“M1” 8-Core (2020) model information converted into bullet points:

• Model: Apple Mac mini “M1” 8-Core (2020)

• Processor:

  • Apple M1 chip (5-nm architecture)

  • 8-core CPU (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores)

  • 8-core integrated GPU

  • 16-core Neural Engine

  • 3.2 GHz clock speed (performance cores)

• Memory:

  • 8 GB | 16 GB

  • Not user-upgradable

• Storage:

  • 256 GB | 512 GB SSD

  • Not upgradeable post-purchase

• Graphics:

  • Integrated 8-core GPU (part of M1 SoC)

• Connectivity:

  • Two Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4 ports (USB-C)

  • Two USB-A ports (up to 5 Gb/s)

  • HDMI 2.0 port

  • Gigabit Ethernet

  • 3.5 mm headphone jack

  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6

  • Bluetooth 5.0

• Design:

  • Similar external design to Intel-based predecessors

  • Silver finish (vs. Space Gray in previous 2018 models)

• Key Features:

  • First Mac mini with Apple Silicon (M1 chip)

  • Unified memory architecture

  • Significant performance and efficiency improvements over Intel models

• Limitations:

  • RAM and SSD not upgradeable after purchase

  • Fewer Thunderbolt ports than Intel counterparts (2 vs. 4)