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PRESS RELEASE 25 August 2026

Apple’s new Mac mini, featuring M6 and M5 Pro, delivers a massive leap in AI performance, supercharging the leading desktop for always-on agentic computing

Mac mini delivers up to 4x faster AI performance, up to 2x faster graphics and storage, along with enhanced connectivity — all in its ultracompact footprint
A person’s hand holds the silver Mac mini, showing its front ports.
Users can do it all with the ultracompact Mac mini featuring the all-new M6 or powerful M5 Pro — from advanced productivity to running AI models on device, and more.
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced the new Mac mini with the all-new M6 and powerful M5 Pro, delivering a dramatic boost in performance and even more versatility in its supersmall desktop design. With M6, Mac mini now delivers up to 4x faster AI performance,1 2x faster storage2 and graphics,1 and 40 percent faster CPU performance.1 Everything on Mac mini with M6 feels incredibly fast, from everyday productivity tasks to agentic AI workflows. Mac mini with M5 Pro delivers even more pro-level performance to breeze through demanding projects, from video production to game development. And this new level of performance takes on business workflows with ease whether Mac mini is being used as a primary desktop or for always-on, deskside agentic computing. Both Mac mini models include Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, as well as upgraded 2.5Gb Ethernet, with a 10Gb option available. Combined with the power of macOS 27, the new Mac mini is a tremendous upgrade for existing and new-to-Mac users.
“Mac mini has always been our most versatile Mac. Whether it’s being used as a home computer, powering a professional studio, or as an always-on agentic device, it’s the little Mac that can do it all,” said Johny Srouji, Apple’s chief hardware officer. “Today, we’re taking this versatility even further. With a more powerful CPU and graphics, Neural Accelerators in the GPU, and higher memory bandwidth, Mac mini with M6 delivers a whole new level of AI performance. And with up to an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU, Mac mini with M5 Pro is an ultracompact powerhouse for complex pro workflows. We can’t wait to see all the incredible ways people will use it next.”
An overhead view of a person using a keyboard and mouse at a desk, with a Mac mini connected to a large display.
Mac mini is more versatile than ever, whether it’s powering a home setup, driving professional studio workflows, or serving as a capable desktop solution for agentic AI workloads in the enterprise.

Mac mini with the All-New M6

A Pint-Sized AI Powerhouse

Mac mini with M6 can power through everything from productivity tasks to creative projects, the latest AI workflows, and more. M6 features a 12-core CPU — two more cores than before — with the world’s fastest single-threaded performance, so everything feels extra snappy and responsive. A 12-core GPU, also with two more cores than before, now includes Neural Accelerators in each core for the first time on Mac mini, resulting in up to 4x faster AI performance and 2x faster graphics than Mac mini with M4.1 In addition, the all-new Dual 16-core Neural Engine delivers up to 2x faster performance than the previous generation, and combined with the advanced GPU, Mac mini is a powerhouse for all things AI.1 And with 16GB of standard unified memory configurable up to 32GB, as well as higher memory bandwidth up to 170GB/s, multitasking is faster than ever.
The Apple M6 chip logo on a blue and purple gradient background.
Mac mini with M6 delivers massive performance gains with the world’s fastest CPU core, a next-generation GPU featuring Neural Accelerators, and the Dual 16-core Neural Engine, making it a powerhouse for AI.
Mac mini with M6 delivers:2
  • Up to 13.5x faster LLM prompt processing in LM Studio when compared to Mac mini with M1, and up to 4.8x faster than M4.
  • Up to 2.3x faster spreadsheet calculations in Microsoft Excel when compared to Mac mini with M1, and up to 1.5x faster than M4.
  • Up to 2x faster gaming performance with ray tracing in Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition when compared to Mac mini with M4.

Mac mini with M5 Pro

Unprecedented Pro Performance

Mac mini with M5 Pro redefines what’s possible on such a small desktop, enabling pro users to take on demanding workflows like app development, video rendering, scientific simulations, and more. M5 Pro features up to an 18-core CPU with remarkable multithreaded performance and up to a 20-core GPU with an enhanced shader core and third-generation ray tracing for complex work in 3D design, VFX, and game development. With Neural Accelerators in each GPU core, M5 Pro also delivers significant gains in AI compute compared to the previous Mac mini, allowing users to tackle more advanced AI workflows like photo and video upscaling, and running large diffusion models faster than ever. Mac mini with M5 Pro supports up to 64GB of unified memory with 307GB/s of memory bandwidth, enabling users to run even larger local AI models, work with complex 3D scenes, edit ProRes RAW files, and load large custom datasets for research. And with industry-leading performance per watt, Mac mini with M5 Pro is quiet, efficient, and ideal as an always-on desktop for AI agents or creative workflows.
The Apple M5 Pro chip logo on a blue and purple gradient background.
M5 Pro supercharges Mac mini with a next-generation up-to-20-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, faster unified memory, and Thunderbolt 5, delivering serious performance for creative and technical workflows.
Mac mini with M5 Pro delivers:
  • Up to 8.5x faster LLM prompt processing performance3 in LM Studio when compared to Mac mini with M2 Pro, and up to 4x faster than M4 Pro.2
  • Up to 4.5x faster rendering performance3 with ray tracing in Blender when compared to Mac mini with M2 Pro, and up to 1.4x faster than M4 Pro.2
  • Up to 2.1x faster image processing3 in Affinity when compared to Mac mini with M2 Pro, and up to 1.5x faster than M4 Pro.2

Best-in-Class Connectivity

The new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro now supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, as well as 2.5Gb Ethernet for faster wired connectivity, with 10Gb available. On its front are two USB-C ports that support USB 3 and a headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support for convenient access. On the back, there are three Thunderbolt 4 ports on Mac mini with M6, and three Thunderbolt 5 ports on Mac mini with M5 Pro, along with HDMI and Ethernet. Thunderbolt 5 also allows users to cluster multiple Mac mini systems together to run large AI models entirely on device. And newly added genlock support through USB-C enables precise synchronization between a display and camera, including iPhone 17 Pro.

macOS 27 Golden Gate: An Unrivaled Experience

The new Mac mini comes to life with the upcoming macOS 27, which includes an expansive set of improvements that make the Mac even more responsive and reliable. Features users already rely on get even better. AirDrop transfers are quicker, network file browsing is faster, and start page content in Safari loads with greater speed. A rebuilt search foundation powers Spotlight, Photos, and Mail with a more comprehensive index of content that stays up to date throughout the day, making it easier than ever for users to find exactly what they are looking for. Refinements to Liquid Glass improve readability and add uniform toolbars, edge-to-edge sidebars, and more detailed app icons, enabling users to further personalize its appearance. macOS 27 also brings improvements to Apple Maps, Notes, and Podcasts.

Mac mini and the Environment

The new Mac mini was built with the environment in mind and drives progress toward Apple’s ambitious plan to be carbon neutral across its entire footprint by 2030. It is made with 50 percent recycled material overall,4 including 100 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure and 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets. All of the electricity used to manufacture Mac mini is sourced from renewable energy, like wind and solar, across the supply chain, and Apple has also invested in enough renewable energy around the world to match the electricity customers use to power Mac mini. Like all Apple products, its paper packaging is 100 percent fiber-based and can be easily recycled at home.5
Pricing and Availability
  • Mac mini with M6 starts at ₱64,990 and ₱57,990 for education. Additional technical specifications are available at apple.com/mac-mini.
  • Mac mini with M5 Pro starts at ₱119,990 and ₱112,990 for education.
  • Additional technical specifications, configure-to-order options, and information on Studio Display, Studio Display XDR, and Magic accessories are available at apple.com/ph/mac.
  • macOS 27 is available for testing in public beta through the Apple Beta Software Program at beta.apple.com, with availability as a free software update this fall. For more information, visit apple.com/macos. Features are subject to change. Some features may not be available in all regions or in all languages.
  • AppleCare delivers exceptional service and support, with flexible options for Apple users. For more information, visit apple.com/applecare.
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  1. Results are compared to previous-generation Mac mini systems with Apple M4, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 32GB of unified memory, and 2TB SSD.
  2. Testing was conducted by Apple in July 2026. See apple.com/ph/mac-mini for more information.
  3. Results are compared to previous-generation Mac mini systems with Apple M2 Pro, 12-core CPU, 19-core GPU, 32GB of unified memory, and 8TB SSD.
  4. Product recycled or renewable content is the mass of certified recycled material relative to the overall mass of the device, not including packaging or in-box accessories. Recycled and renewable plastic content calculation includes mass balance allocation.
  5. Breakdown of U.S. retail packaging by weight. Adhesives, inks, and coatings are excluded from calculations of plastic content and packaging weight.

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