Apple Mac mini (2018) vs Framework Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395)
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Key differences
- •Framework Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395) has higher RAM (64 GB vs 8 GB)
- •Framework Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395) has higher Storage (2000 GB vs 256 GB)
- •Apple Mac mini (2018) has lower Chassis volume (1.4 L vs 4.5 L)
- •Framework Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395) has higher CPU cores (16 vs 6)
- •Apple Mac mini (2018) has lower Weight (1.3 kg vs 2.8 kg)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Apple Mac mini (2018)
Framework Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395)
Performance
ProcessorIntel Core i7-8700BAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
CPU cores616▲
GraphicsIntel UHD 630Radeon 8060S (40 CU)
Graphics typeintegratedintegrated
RAM8 GB64 GB▲
RAM typeDDR4 SODIMMLPDDR5X-8000
RAM upgradeableYesNo
Storage256 GB2000 GB▲
Storage typePCIe SSDDual M.2 NVMe
Storage upgradeableYesYes
Size & Power
Chassis volume1.4 L▲4.5 L
Dimensions (W×D×H)197×197×36190×190×120
Weight1.3 kg▲2.8 kg
System TDP / power65 W▲120 W
Adapter power150 W250 W
Operating systemmacOSWindows 11 / Linux
Connectivity
Ports4× Thunderbolt 3, HDMI, USB-A, Ethernet2× USB4, 2× DisplayPort, HDMI, 2.5GbE, USB-A
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Ethernet1 GbE5 GbE
vPro / remote manageNoNo
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