Apple Mac Mini “Core i3” 3.6 2018 Specs

Mac Mini – MRTR2LL/A – Macmini7,1 – A1993

apple mac mini (2018)

About this Mac mini

In 2018, Apple reintroduced their famous Mac mini lineup. The Mac Mini Late-2018 A1993was met with great enthusiasm as this was the first release since Apple decided to end production of the Mac mini lineup in 2014. The Mac mini has remained a highly popular model due to its affordability and compact size, especially when compared to the only other Apple Desktop the Mac Pro.

The newer Mac Mini looks extremely similar to the older 2014 models but instead comes in Apples famous “Space Grey” color. The internal specifications have also been upgraded to much newer and powerful technology, including 8th Gen. Intel Processors, 2666 MHz DDR4 PC4-21300 SDRAM, and 128GB – 2TB onboard PCIe-based SSD storage.

The 2018 Apple Mac Mini Core i3 (MRTR2LL/A) comes with a 3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 processor and anIntel UHD Graphics 630 graphics processor which shares the system memory. It also comes without an internal optical drive but there are external options available. The 2018 Mac Mini features 4 USB C ports as well as 2 USB 3.1 ports and the standard HDMI, Ethernet and, headphone jack ports. It comes with a lot of connectivity options that make it a good device to work with especially with its customizable nature. The low price tag of this highly capable machine is great for those looking to enter into the Apple family without spending too much money.

Processor

3.6 GHZCore i3

Ram

8 GB

apple mac mini (2018)
Storage

128 GB – 2 TB SSD

Battery Life

Plugged-in

Storage

The device features 128GB PCIe-based SSD storage which is configurable up to 2 TB of SSD storage.

Screen Size and Resolution

The Mac Mini supports up to 3 displays with resolution support of 4096×2304 for 2 displays and a 3rd display up to 4096×2160 . Or a single display of up to 5120×2880.

Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

The Mac Mini has Mac OS X 10.14.1 pre-installed on it and is powered by a 14 nm “Coffee Lake” 3.6 GHzCore i3 (I3-8100) processor. The graphics processor is an Intel UHD Graphics 630. Apple has chosen to utilise an integrated graphics card in an attempt to keep costs down as this is an entry-level device for the Apple line-up.

Memory & Architecture

The device is built with a 6 MB on-chip level 3 cache and 8 GB of onboard 2666 MHz PC4-21300 DDR4 RAM. The Mac Mini can be configured at purchase to have up to 64 GB of RAM.

Upgradability

Although the Mac Mini comes with 8 GB of DDR4 RAM it can be upgraded to up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM.The Operating System of the Mac Mini can also be upgraded up to the current MacOS X. This Mac Mini is also able to run Windows 10 (64-Bit). This Mac Mini has the following dimensions and weight 3.6cm×19.7cm×19.7cm and weight of 2.9 lbs. (1.3 kg).

Inclusive Features

The Mac Mini includes the following features and ports:

  • A Power Adapter (100V-240V AC, 85 W maximum)
  • Standard AirPort Extreme ( 802.11ac Wi-Fi)
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • HDMI port
  • 4 USB C ports
  • 2 USB 3.1 ports
  • Bluetooth 5.0

    Introduced: October 30, 2018

    Discontinued: N/A

    Display Support

    Memory

    Display Support

    3 Displays

    Level 1 Cache

    32k/32k x4

    Resolution

    5120×2880

    Level 2/Level 3 Cache

    256k x4, 6 MB

    Processor

    RAM Type

    PC4-21300 DDR4

    Processors

    1 (4 Cores)

    Min. RAM Speed

    2666 MHz

    Architecture

    64-Bit

    Standard RAM

    8 GB

    Speed

    3.6 GHz

    Maximum RAM

    64 GB

    Type

    Core i3 (I3-8100)

    RAM Slots

    2

    Processor Upgrade

    Soldered

    Motherboard RAM

    None

    FPU

    Integrated

    Graphics

    System Bus Speed

    8 GT/s

    Video Card

    Intel UHD Graphics 630

    Cache Bus Speed

    3.6 GHz (Built-in)

    VRAM Type

    Integrated

    ROM/Firmware

    EFI

    Standard VRAM

    1.5 GB

    EFI Architecture

    64-Bit

    Maximum VRAM

    1.5 GB

    Storage

    Inclusive Features and Ports

    Standard Storage

    128 GB SSD

    Standard Optical Drive

    None

    Storage Speed

    Onboard

    Standard Ethernet

    10/100/1000Base-T

    Storage Dimensions

    Onboard

    Standard Modem

    None

    Storage Interface

    PCIe-Based

    Standard AirPort

    802.11ac

    Battery

    Standard Bluetooth

    5.0

    Type

    N/A

    USB Port 3.1

    2

    Battery Life

    N/A

    FireWire Ports

    None

    Description

    Keyboard

    None

    Case Type

    Cuboid

    Inclusive Input

    None

    Form Factor

    Mac mini Space Gray

    S-Video Output

    None

    Apple Order No

    MRTR2LL/A

    Microphone

    None

    Apple Subfamily

    Late 2018

    Headphone

    1

    Apple Model Number

    A1993 (EMC 3213)

    Sound Out

    1

    Model ID

    Macmini8,1

    Power Adapter

    1