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Apple Mac mini "Core i7" 3.0 (Late 2014) Specs
Identifiers: Late 2014 - BTO/CTO - Macmini7,1 - A1347 - 2840
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The Mac mini "Core i7" 3.0 (Late 2014/Aluminum Unibody) technically is a "configure-to-order" option for the MGEN2LL/A Mac mini "Core i5" 2.6 (Late 2014) and MGEQ2LL/A Mac mini "Core i5" 2.8 (Late 2014), but also is documented as a separate model for reader convenience. Other than the processor (and its corresponding level 3 cache), this model can be identical to its "stock" counterparts.
The Apple Mac mini "Core i7" 3.0 (Late 2014/Aluminum Unibody) features a 22 nm "Haswell" 3.0 GHz Intel "Core i7" (4578U) processor with two independent processor "cores" on a single chip, a 4 MB shared level 3 cache, 8 GB of onboard 1600 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM (which could be upgraded to 16 GB at the initial time of system purchase, but cannot be upgraded later), either a 1 TB hard drive or a 1 TB "Fusion Drive" (which combines a 1 TB hard drive and a 128 GB SSD), and an "integrated" Intel Iris 5100 graphics processor that shares system memory.
Connectivity includes two Thunderbolt 2 ports, four USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ac Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n compatible), and Bluetooth 4.0 as well as an SDXC card slot.
Compared to its predecessor, this model looks identical, but it has a more advanced architecture and graphics, Thunderbolt 2 capability, and faster Wi-Fi. On the other hand, it has a processor with half the number of cores, no longer supports Firewire, has RAM that can no longer be upgraded, and no longer supports two 2.5" drives.
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| Introduction Date: | October 16, 2014 | Discontinued Date: | October 30, 2018 |
| Processors: | 1 (2 Cores) | Architecture: | 64-Bit |
| Geekbench 2 (32): | 8198 | Geekbench 2 (64): | 9575 |
| Geekbench 3 (32): | 3156 | Geekbench 3 (32): | 6545 |
| Geekbench 3 (64): | 3486 | Geekbench 3 (64): | 7308 |
| Geekbench 4 (SC): | 3706 | Geekbench 4 (MC): | 7055 |
| Geekbench 5 (SC): | 771 | Geekbench 5 (MC): | 1631 |
| Processor Speed: | 3.0 GHz | Processor Type: | Core i7 (I7-4578U) |
| Details: | This model is powered by a 22 nm, 64-bit "Fourth Generation" Intel Mobile Core i7 "Haswell ULT" (I7-4578U) processor which includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip. Each core has a dedicated 256k level 2 cache, shares 4 MB of level 3 cache, and has an integrated memory controller (dual channel). This system also supports "Turbo Boost 2.0" -- which "automatically increases the speed of the active cores" to improve performance when needed (up to 3.5 GHz for this model) -- and "Hyper Threading" -- which allows the system to recognize four total "cores" or "threads" (two real and two virtual. Also see: How fast are the "Late 2014" Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models compared to the "Late 2012" models replaced? |
| Turbo Boost: | 3.5 GHz | Custom Speeds: | N/A |
| Processor Upgrade: | Soldered | FPU: | Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: | 5 GT/s* | Cache Bus Speed: | 3.0 GHz (Built-in) |
| ROM/Firmware Type: | EFI | EFI Architecture: | 64-Bit |
| L1 Cache: | 32k/32k x2 | L2/L3 Cache: | 256k x2, 4 MB |
| RAM Type: | LPDDR3 SDRAM* | Min. RAM Speed: | 1600 MHz |
| Details: | *Shipped standard with 8 GB of 1600 MHz "Low Power" LPDDR3 SDRAM onboard. |
| Standard RAM: | 8 GB | Maximum RAM: | 16 GB* |
| Details: | *By default, 8 GB of RAM is onboard. As first confirmed by MacminiColo, this RAM is soldered onboard and cannot be upgraded at all. However, at the initial time of system purchase, this model could be configured with 16 GB of RAM for an additional US$200. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: | 8 GB* | RAM Slots: | None |
| Video Card: | Iris 5100 | VRAM Type: | Integrated |
| Details: | This model has an Intel Iris 5100 graphics processor that shares memory with the system. Also see: What type of video system is provided by the Aluminum Mac mini models? Which are integrated and which are dedicated? Can the video be upgraded? In Spain, site sponsor iRepairs provides affordable repair and data recovery services. In-person and by mail repair services include the graphics card, power supply, and more for this Mac mini. In Singapore, site sponsor Esmond Service Centre provides highly regarded repairs for the graphics card, motherboard, power supply, and more, all with a free estimate and fast turnaround for this Mac mini. |
| Standard VRAM: | 1.5 GB* | Maximum VRAM: | 1.5 GB* |
| Display Support: | Dual Displays | Resolution Support: | 2560x1600* |
| Details: | *This model supports "up to two displays" at 2560x1600, both at millions of colors, via the two Thunderbolt 2 ports. It supports Thunderbolt digital video output and native Mini DisplayPort output as well as DVI, VGA, and Dual-link DVI using Mini DisplayPort to DVI, Mini DisplayPort to VGA, and Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapters. It also supports 1080p at up to 60 Hz via the HDMI port. DVI output additionally is supported using an HDMI to DVI adapter. All adapters are sold separately. |
| 2nd Display Support: | Dual/Mirroring* | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 2560x1600* |
| Details: | *This model supports "up to two displays" at 2560x1600. |
| Standard Storage: | 1 TB (HD, Fusion*) | Std. Storage Speed: | N/A |
| Details: | *If this BTO/CTO processor upgrade was selected alone for the MGEN2LL/A model, the system is configured with a 1 TB hard drive by default. If this BTO/CTO processor upgrade was selected alone for the MGEQ2LL/A model, the system is configured with a 1 TB "Fusion Drive" (which combines a 1 TB hard drive and a 128 GB SSD) by default. The MGEN2LL/A model also could be configured at the time of purchase with a 256 GB SSD or a 1 TB Fusion Drive, either one, for an additional US$200. The MGEQ2LL/A model also could be configured at the time of purchase with a 256 GB SSD at no extra charge, a 512 GB SSD for an extra US$300 or a 1 TB SSD for an extra US$800. Starting January 13, 2015, Apple also added a 2 TB "Fusion Drive" as an option for an extra US$100. On October 30, 2018, Apple discontinued this model entirely. Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive(s) in the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models? What type of storage do they support? In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this Mac mini. In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells storage upgrades for this Mac mini. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells storage upgrades for this Mac mini. Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Storage Dimensions: | 2.5" (9.5 mm)/Proprietary* | Storage Interface: | Serial ATA (6 Gb/s)/PCIe* |
| Standard Optical: | None* | Standard Disk: | None |
| Standard Modem: | None | Standard Ethernet: | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Details: | N/A |
| Standard AirPort: | 802.11ac* | Standard Bluetooth: | 4.0 |
| USB Ports: | 4 (3.0) | Firewire Ports: | None |
| Expansion Slots: | SD Card (SDXC) | Expansion Bays: | None |
| Details: | This model has an SDXC Card slot. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external expansion options and hand-picked accessories like external storage, stands, keyboards, cables, adapters, speakers, and more for this Mac mini. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit offers an extensive selection of external expansion options and accessories like docks, stands, chargers, keyboards, security products, and more for this Mac mini. |
| Incl. Keyboard: | None | Incl. Input: | None |
| Case Type: | Cuboid | Form Factor: | Mac mini Unibody |
| Apple Order No: | BTO/CTO | Apple Subfamily: | Late 2014 |
| Apple Model No: | A1347 (EMC 2840) | Model ID: | Macmini7,1 |
| Details: | Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. Also see: All Macs with the A1347 Model Number, the 2840 EMC Number, and the Macmini7,1 Model Identifier. For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Battery Type: | N/A | Battery Life: | N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: | X 10.10 (14A389) | Maximum MacOS: | Current* |
| Minimum Windows: | 7 (64-Bit)* | Maximum Windows: | 10 (64-Bit)* |
| MacOS 9 Support: | None | Windows Support: | Boot/Virtualization |
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| Dimensions: | 1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 | Avg. Weight: | 2.7 lbs. (1.22 kg) |
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