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Mac mini (2018)

Mac mini (2018)

The Mac mini (2018) is a mini-tower desktop that Apple introduced on 30 October 2018 and sold until January 2023. It came in 3 configurations, with a 3.0 GHz, 3.2 GHz or 3.6 GHz Core i3, Core i5 or Core i7 processor and 8 GB of memory.

Model number
A1993
Model identifier
Macmini8,1
EMC number
3213
Released
2018
Support status
Supported
Order numbers
MRTR2LL/A, MRTT2LL/A

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3 configurations

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Configuration Order number Cores Graphics Original price
3.6 GHz Core i3, 8 GB MRTR2LL/A 4 Intel UHD Graphics 630 US$799
3.0 GHz Core i5, 8 GB MRTT2LL/A 6 Intel UHD Graphics 630 US$1,099
3.2 GHz Core i7 BTO 6 Intel UHD Graphics 630

3.6 GHz Core i3, 8 GB

Overview

Order number
MRTR2LL/A
Model identifier
Macmini8,1
EMC number
3213
Introduced
30 October 2018
Discontinued
10 November 2020
Original price
US$799
Weight
2.9 lb

Processor

Processor
Core i3
Part number
i3-8100B
Speed
3.6 GHz
Turbo Boost
None
Cores
4
Processors
1
System bus
8 GT/s
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
32 KB/32 KB ×4
L2/L3 cache
256 KB ×4, 6 MB
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
8 GB
Maximum
64 GB
Built in
None
Slots
2
Type
260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM PC4-21300 (2666 MHz)
Minimum speed
2666 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Graphics memory type
Integrated
Video memory
1.5 GB
Maximum video memory
1.5 GB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
4096×2160

Storage

Drive size
Soldered

Optical

Optical drive
None

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi
802.11ac
Bluetooth
5.0
Expansion slots
None
Expansion bays
None

In the box

Operating system at launch
macOS 10.14 (18A2063)
Keyboard
None
Mouse or trackpad
None

3.0 GHz Core i5, 8 GB

Overview

Order number
MRTT2LL/A
Model identifier
Macmini8,1
EMC number
3213
Introduced
30 October 2018
Discontinued
17 January 2023
Original price
US$1,099
Weight
2.9 lb

Processor

Processor
Core i5
Part number
i5-8500B
Speed
3.0 GHz
Turbo Boost
4.1 GHz
Cores
6
Processors
1
System bus
8 GT/s
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
32 KB/32 KB ×6
L2/L3 cache
256 KB ×6, 9 MB
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
8 GB
Maximum
64 GB
Built in
None
Slots
2
Type
260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM PC4-21300 (2666 MHz)
Minimum speed
2666 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Graphics memory type
Integrated
Video memory
1.5 GB
Maximum video memory
1.5 GB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
4096×2160

Storage

Drive size
Soldered

Optical

Optical drive
None

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi
802.11ac
Bluetooth
5.0
Expansion slots
None
Expansion bays
None

In the box

Operating system at launch
macOS 10.14 (18A2063)
Keyboard
None
Mouse or trackpad
None

3.2 GHz Core i7

Overview

Order number
BTO
Model identifier
Macmini8,1
EMC number
3213
Introduced
30 October 2018
Discontinued
17 January 2023
Weight
2.9 lb

Processor

Processor
Core i7
Part number
i7-8700B
Speed
3.2 GHz
Turbo Boost
4.6 GHz
Cores
6
Processors
1
Socket
Soldered
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Slots
2
Type
260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM PC4-21300 (2666 MHz)
Minimum speed
2666 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Graphics memory type
Integrated
Video memory
1.5 GB
Maximum video memory
1.5 GB

Storage

Drive size
Soldered

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi
802.11ac

Shared by every configuration

Display

Resolution
5120×2880

Ports

FireWire
None
Mini DisplayPort
None
Security slot
None

Networking

Ethernet
10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45)
Modem
None

Audio

Microphone
None
Audio in
None
Headphone jacks
1

Storage

Host controller
NVMe
Supported host controllers
NVMe

Battery and power

Power supply
Built in

Physical

Form factor
Mini Tower
Size (H × W × D)
1.4 × 7.7 × 7.7 in

Platform

Architecture
64-Bit
Firmware
EFI

Software

Latest macOS
macOS 15.x (Sequoia)
Mac OS 9
None
Windows
Boot/Virtualization
Earliest Windows
10 (64-Bit)
Latest Windows
10 (64-Bit)

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