Mac mini (M4 Pro)
The M4 Pro Mac mini, released in 2024, features Apple’s M4 Pro chip, delivering 273 GB/s memory bandwidth and a 12-core CPU with 6 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores, along with a 16-core GPU for enhanced graphics performance.
This makes it ideal for demanding tasks such as video editing, 3D rendering, and software development, while maintaining the compact and efficient Mac mini form factor that offers versatile connectivity options, including Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, and high-speed networking, making it a powerful yet cost-effective desktop solution for professionals.
Checkout a great YouTube comparison between the M4 Pro and the Mac Studio M4 Max base with real world apps like Lightroom.
Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores* Across SOC Generations (Pro Variants Only)
M1
M2
~ +20% faster
than prev. gen.
than prev. gen.
M3
~ -3% faster
than prev. gen.
than prev. gen.
M4
~ +35% faster
than prev. gen.
than prev. gen.
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| Manufacturer Part Number | Mac16,11 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2024 |
| Model Name | Mac mini |
| MSRP ($) | $1,399 |
| Current Market Price | N/A |
| Nano-Texture screen Available | N/A |
| CPU/SOC Family | M4 |
| CPU/SOC Variant | Pro |
| Total CPU Cores | 12 |
| Total GPU Cores | 16 |
| Memory Bandwidth (GB/s) | 273 |
| Max Screen Brightness (Nits) | N/A |
| Weight (Lbs) | 1.6 |
| Geekbench Single Core | 3,828 |
| Geekbench Multi Core | 20,194 |
| Geekbench Metal GPU | 97,272 |
| Performance* | 37,347 |
| Bang for Buck | 26.70 (A) |
| External URL 1 | browser.geekbench.com/macs/mac... |
| External URL 2 | www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y_jkf... |
Historical Pricing
| Date | Price | Vendor | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | $1,399.00 (MSRP) | N/A | Latest price from main specs. | N/A |
| 2026-02-18 | $1,370.50 | eBay | Average price for month of Feb. 2026 | N/A |
| 2026-01-13 | $1,131.36 | eBay | Average price for month of Jan. 2026 | N/A |
| 2025-12-12 | $1,244.33 | eBay | Average price for month of Dec. 2025 | N/A |
| 2025-09-11 | $1,149.00 | eBay | Buy | |
| 2025-07-31 | $1,022.84 | eBay | Average price for second half of July | Buy |
| 2025-07-15 | $1,220.82 | eBay | Average price for the first half of July | Buy |
| 2025-06-16 | $1,189.00 | Amazon | Buy | |
| 2025-06-15 | $1,399.00 | Best Buy | Buy | |
| 2025-06-14 | $1,299.00 | B&H Photo | Buy |