Mac Mini is reportedly getting both the rumored Apple M2 and M2 Pro chips in its next-generation release sometime this 2022.
The Apple Silicon M2 chip is the rumored successor of the first-ever Apple M chip, the M1, which debuted way back in 2020.
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: Tim Cook, CEO of Apple unveils a new Mac Mini during a launch event at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on October 30, 2018 in New York City. Apple also debuted a new MacBook Air.
Mac Mini with Apple M2, M2 Pro Chips?
According to a news story by 9to5Mac, the sources of the news outlet are saying that Apple is currently working on two versions of the next-gen Mac Mini. An entry-level that sports an M2 chip and another version that features the M2 Pro chip.
It is worth noting that Apple just recently released a new computer system for professionals that goes by the name Mac Studio. It notably carries a similar design to the Mac Mini.
However, the Mac Studio is not only bulkier in size, but it also boasts more power than the Mini.
As per a recent report by Apple Insider, the new Apple desktop system still uses the M1 chip series, introducing the most powerful of them all, the M1 Ultra. But it also comes with an M1 Max chip.
As such, the new machine still separates itself from the Mac Mini, which only goes to show that Apple is not killing the latter despite the arrival of the Mac Studio.
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple unveils a new Mac Mini during a special event at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Howard Gilman Opera House October 30, 2018, in New York.
In fact, sources of 9to5Mac have spotted that the Cupertino tech giant is working on the next-gen Mac Minis.
Mac Mini with M2 Chip
The next-gen entry-level Mac Mini currently referred to as J473 is reportedly featuring the upcoming chip of Apple for its Macs and iPads, known as M2.
The rumored next-gen Apple Silicon chip now carries a moniker "Staten." It is slated to have the same eight-core CPU as its predecessor, the M1 chip.
UKRAINE - 2020/11/10: In this photo illustration the Apple M1 chip computer logo seen on a mobile phone screen. Apple presented their new products of MacBook series computers during an Apple event.
However, what sets it apart from the first entry-level Apple Silicon chip is that it is reportedly boasting up to 10-core GPU.
Sources say that the Mac Mini powered by an M2 chip is already close to its completion stage. Therefore, Apple is also gearing up to launch it to the public before the year comes to an end.
Mac Mini with M2 Pro Chip
On the other hand, the next-generation Mac Mini is getting a more powerful variant with an M2 Pro chip, which is currently known as J474.
The M2 chip has a 12-core CPU, wherein eight of them are primarily performance cores.
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Written by Teejay Boris
