Apple Mac mini (2026, M6, 12-core CPU / 12-core GPU)

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Buying advice

The M6 mini is a candidate for a compact macOS desk handling office work, everyday development and light photo or audio projects. Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5GbE fit a connected home or office, while 16GB/256GB is the base option for smaller local projects. Choose larger capacities at purchase if you keep media or run more applications together. Compare Pro for memory needs beyond 32GB or Thunderbolt 5 equipment; the basic mini is a more natural starting point when neither requirement applies.

Available specifications

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LAUNCH

Released: 2026-09-22

GAMING PERFORMANCE

Gaming Performance Index (GPI): Reference estimate · Not measured on this computer≈73100 is a PS5 (2024) reference, not a maximum. Relative displayed values are not game FPS ratios or a winner.
Reference estimate · Conditions & method
Reference estimates can use different methods and configurations. Bar lengths are not precise gaming comparisons, FPS ratios or target-computer rankings.
Method: Steel Nomad Light cross-API proxy
PS5 (2024) = 100
Historical GPU or named-configuration reference, not a measurement of this computer. CPU, memory, driver, power and cooling may differ.
Apple graphics APIs and runtime differ from Windows. Synthetic proxies do not represent every native, translated or CrossOver game.

GRAPHICS BENCHMARKS

3DMark Time Spy: -
3DMark Steel Nomad: Conditions unconfirmed1,513
Test conditions & details
Test: 3DMark Steel Nomad
Score unit: points
Version not recorded
Recorded test: Unknown
OS: Unknown
Graphics API: Metal
Statistic: Single run
Sample count: 1
Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.
3DMark Steel Nomad Light: Conditions unconfirmed7,124
Test conditions & details
Test: 3DMark Steel Nomad Light
Score unit: points
Version not recorded
Recorded test: Unknown
OS: Unknown
Graphics API: Metal
Statistic: Single run
Sample count: 1
Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.
Geekbench 6 Metal: Conditions unconfirmed98,660
Test conditions & details
Test: Geekbench 6 Metal
Score unit: points
Version: 6.7.1
Recorded test: Unknown
Power mode: Unknown
OS: Unknown
Graphics API: Metal
Statistic: Single run
Sample count: 1
Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

CPU BENCHMARKS

Geekbench 6 Single: Conditions unconfirmedApple M6, 12-core CPU4,661
Test conditions & details
Test: Geekbench 6 Single
Score unit: points
Version: 6.7.1
Recorded test: CPU single-core
Power mode: Unknown
OS: Unknown
Statistic: Single run
Sample count: 1
Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.
Geekbench 6 Multi: Conditions unconfirmedApple M6, 12-core CPU20,525
Test conditions & details
Test: Geekbench 6 Multi
Score unit: points
Version: 6.7.1
Recorded test: CPU multi-core
Power mode: Unknown
OS: Unknown
Statistic: Single run
Sample count: 1
Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

OTHER BENCHMARKS

PCMark: -

PLATFORM & HARDWARE

OS: macOS 27
Processor: Apple M6, 12-core CPU
GPU: Apple M6, 12-core GPU
Chipset: Apple M6
CPU Cores: 12
GPU Cores: 12
NPU: -
GPU FP32 TFLOPS: -

MEMORY & STORAGE

Memory: -
Storage: -
Base configuration: 16 GB RAM · 256 GB storageBase configuration; not the selected configuration.
Current Configuration: Recorded specifications: CPU: Apple M6, 12-core CPU · Full configuration pairing is not separately specified.
Memory options: 16 GB / 24 GB / 32 GBIndependent capacity options; not confirmed combinations.
Storage options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1024 GB / 2048 GBIndependent capacity options; not confirmed combinations.

EXPANSION

Upgradeability: -

POWER & BATTERY

Cooling: -
Power: 155 W · Reported power155 W is Apple's maximum continuous power figure, not measured typical consumption.

BODY & DIMENSIONS

CHASSIS SIDE · LENGTH × HEIGHT: 127 × 49.7 mm
CHASSIS TOP · LENGTH × WIDTH: 127 × 127 mm
Dimensions: 127 × 127 × 49.7 mm
Weight: 0.67 kg

CONNECTIVITY & EXPANSION

Display Outputs: 3 x Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C; 1 x HDMI; up to 3 simultaneous displays
Network: 2.5Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread
Ports: Front: 2 x USB-C (USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s), 1 x 3.5 mm headphone; Rear: 3 x Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C, 1 x HDMI, 1 x RJ-45 (2.5Gb Ethernet), 1 x AC inlet
Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) / BT 6

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Brand: Apple
Model: Mac mini (2026)
Type: mini_desktop

Overview

Mac mini with Apple M6 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU; unified memory and SSD capacities are selectable.

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