#Late 2012 mac mini better upgrade

Apart from the processor and graphics chip, not much.

So what are we talking here, what will I miss out if I go with the previous generation Mac Mini. Mac Mini 2014 vs 2012: What are the differences *While stock lasts, price based on the online retailer, Amazon and is correct at time of writing. So, you won’t be missing much going with a late 2012 model. Not Missing MuchĪs you will learn from the second part of this article, almost everything else on both models are the same. Yes, there is no denying that the entry level new generation Mac Mini based on the 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 is the entry level Mac you can buy from Apple but we like the previous generation Mac Mini better with 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor. The small price difference is worth every penny given that it is upgradeable and runs on higher clock speed.

#Late 2012 mac mini better upgrade

Granted that at that price it also comes with 8GB memory and 1TB Fusion Drive, but did we say you can upgrade the previous generation Mac Mini. If you want more processing power in the new Mac Mini, you would need to upgrade this at point of purchase to a 3.0GHz Dual Core Intel Core i7 with a premium price pushing the price even higher.

The best CPU you can get with the new generation Mac Mini is a 2.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5. Now is your chance to get your hands on a Mac Mini 2012 with Quad-Core i7 2.3GHz if you want a beefy Mac Mini for all your heavy lifting. If you want the same level of CPU performance of the previous generation’s entry level system, you would need to fork out for a mid-tier model in the new generation. The new entry level model comes with a slow 1.4GHz (Turbo Boost to 2.7GHz) dual-core Intel Core i5 processor while with nearly the same money, you can get a Mac Mini with 2.5GHz (Turbo Boost to 3.1GHz) dual-core Intel Core i5 processor.