Apple Mac mini (M4, 2024) vs Intel NUC 11 Performance
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Key differences
- •Apple Mac mini (M4, 2024) has higher CPU cores (10 vs 4)
- •Intel NUC 11 Performance has higher Storage (512 GB vs 256 GB)
- •Apple Mac mini (M4, 2024) has lower Weight (0.67 kg vs 0.9 kg)
- •Intel NUC 11 Performance has lower System TDP / power (35 W vs 40 W)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Apple Mac mini (M4, 2024)
Intel NUC 11 Performance
Performance
ProcessorApple M4 (10-core CPU)Intel Core i7-1165G7 / H variants
CPU cores10▲4
GraphicsApple M4 (10-core GPU)Iris Xe / RTX options
Graphics typeintegratedintegrated/dedicated kits
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeUnified MemoryDDR4 SODIMM
RAM upgradeableNoYes
Storage256 GB512 GB▲
Storage typeSSDM.2 NVMe
Storage upgradeableNoYes
Size & Power
Chassis volume0.7 L0.7 L
Dimensions (W×D×H)127×127×50117×112×50
Weight0.67 kg▲0.9 kg
System TDP / power40 W35 W▲
Adapter power70 W120 W
Operating systemmacOSWindows 11 Pro
Connectivity
Ports3× Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, 2× USB-A, Ethernet, 3.5mmThunderbolt 4, HDMI, USB-A, 2.5GbE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Ethernet1 GbE (10GbE configurable)2.5 GbE
vPro / remote manageNoNo