Apple Mac mini (M4, 2024) vs Intel NUC 12 Pro
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Key differences
- •Intel NUC 12 Pro has higher Storage (512 GB vs 256 GB)
- •Intel NUC 12 Pro has lower System TDP / power (28 W vs 40 W)
- •Intel NUC 12 Pro has lower Chassis volume (0.5 L vs 0.7 L)
- •Intel NUC 12 Pro has higher CPU cores (12 vs 10)
- •Apple Mac mini (M4, 2024) has lower Weight (0.67 kg vs 0.7 kg)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Apple Mac mini (M4, 2024)
Intel NUC 12 Pro
Performance
ProcessorApple M4 (10-core CPU)Intel Core i7-1260P
CPU cores1012▲
GraphicsApple M4 (10-core GPU)Intel Iris Xe
Graphics typeintegratedintegrated
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeUnified MemoryDDR4 SODIMM
RAM upgradeableNoYes
Storage256 GB512 GB▲
Storage typeSSDM.2 NVMe
Storage upgradeableNoYes
Size & Power
Chassis volume0.7 L0.5 L▲
Dimensions (W×D×H)127×127×50117×112×37
Weight0.67 kg▲0.7 kg
System TDP / power40 W28 W▲
Adapter power70 W90 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 6E
Ethernet1 GbE (10GbE configurable)2.5 GbE
vPro / remote manageNoYes