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Apple Mac mini "Core i5" 2.8 (Late 2014) Specs

Identifiers: Late 2014 - MGEQ2LL/A - Macmini7,1 - A1347 - 2840

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Apple Aluminum Mac miniThe Apple Mac mini "Core i5" 2.8 (Late 2014/Aluminum Unibody) features a 22 nm "Haswell" 2.8 GHz Intel "Core i5" (4308U) processor with two independent processor "cores" on a single chip, a 3 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), 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.

All Mac mini systems are configured by default without a display, keyboard, or mouse, but numerous Apple and third-party options are available.

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October 16, 2014 October 30, 2018
Details: The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.

Also see: All Macs introduced in 2014.
1 (2 Cores) 64-Bit
Details: Also see: All models with a 64-Bit processor courtesy of EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Sort.
7935 9171
Details: Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the Macmini7,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

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3056 6372
Details: These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the Macmini7,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

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3355 7156
Details: These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the Macmini7,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

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3575 6792
Details: These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

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757 1633
Details: These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the Mac are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the Macmini7,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

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2.8 GHz Core i5 (I5-4308U)
Details: This model is powered by a 22 nm, 64-bit "Fourth Generation" Intel Mobile Core i5 "Haswell ULT" (I5-4308U) processor which includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip. Each core has a dedicated 256k level 2 cache, shares 3 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 3.3 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?
3.3 GHz 3.0 GHz (Core i7)
Details: This model also is available via custom configuration with a dual core 3.0 GHz "Core i7" (I7-4578U) processor for an extra US$200.

As requested by readers, EveryMac.com additionally has documented this custom configuration as its own model.
Soldered Integrated
Details: The processor is soldered directly to the motherboard.
5 GT/s* 2.8 GHz (Built-in)
Details: *This system has a "Direct Media Interface" -- specifically DMI2 -- that "connects between the processor and chipset" in lieu of a traditional system bus. Intel reports that it runs at 5 GT/s.
EFI 64-Bit
Details: N/A
32k/32k x2 256k x2, 3 MB
Details: Each core has its own dedicated 256k level 2 cache and the system has 3 MB of shared level 3 cache.
LPDDR3 SDRAM* 1600 MHz
Details: *Shipped standard with 8 GB of 1600 MHz "Low Power" LPDDR3 SDRAM onboard.
8 GB 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.
8 GB* None
Details: *There are no RAM slots. 8 GB of RAM is onboard by default. It can be upgraded to 16 GB, but only at the initial time of system purchase. The RAM cannot be upgraded after system purchase at all.
Iris 5100 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?

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1.5 GB* 1.5 GB*
Details: *Apple reports that this model uses "Intel Iris Graphics" and allocates up to 1.5 GB of system memory for video function. Intel more specifically reports that this processor is packaged with a Intel Iris 5100 graphics processor.
Dual Displays 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.
Dual/Mirroring* 2560x1600*
Details: *This model supports "up to two displays" at 2560x1600.
1 TB (Fusion*) N/A
Details: *By default, this model was configured with a 1 TB "Fusion Drive" (which combines a 1 TB hard drive and a 128 GB SSD).

This model also could be originally configured at the time of purchase with a 256 GB SSD (instead of the 1 TB "Fusion Drive") 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 27, 2016, Apple cut the price of the 512 GB SSD and 1 TB SSD upgrade prices to an extra US$200 and US$600, respectively. The company discontinued this model entirely on October 30, 2018.

Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive(s) in the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models? What type of storage do they support?

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Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs.
2.5" (9.5 mm)/Proprietary* Serial ATA (6 Gb/s)/PCIe*
Details: *This model has a Serial ATA III (6 Gb/s) connector for a 2.5" hard drive or SSD as well as a proprietary PCIe connector for a "blade" SSD.
None* None
Details: *This Mac mini does not have an internal optical drive. Site sponsor Adorama offers the external Apple USB SuperDrive for US$79. It writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL at 4X, DVD-R and DVD+R at 8X, DVD-RW at 6X, DVD+RW at 8X, reads DVD at 8X, writes CD-R at 24X, writes CD-RW at 16X, and reads CD at 24X.

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None 10/100/1000Base-T
Details: N/A
802.11ac* 4.0
Details: *802.11ac Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n backwards compatible) and Bluetooth 4.0 standard.
4 (3.0) None
Details: Four USB 3.0 ports, no Firewire port.
SD Card (SDXC) None
Details: This model has an SDXC Card slot.

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None None
Details: No Mac mini systems ship with a keyboard or mouse.
Cuboid Mac mini Unibody
Details: Uses a tiny case -- milled from a single block of aluminum -- that is 7.7 inches wide and deep and 1.4 inches tall.
MGEQ2LL/A Late 2014
Details: The Apple order number should be unique to this system.
A1347 (EMC 2840) 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.

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N/A N/A
Details: N/A
X 10.10 (14A389) 12.x (Monterey)*
Details: *This system fully supports the last version of OS X 10.10 "Yosemite" and OS X 10.11 "El Capitan" including Metal graphics acceleration. It is fully supported by the last version of macOS Sierra (10.12) and macOS High Sierra (10.13), also. Running macOS High Sierra (10.13) or later, it supports HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding), but it does not support hardware accelerated HEVC.

This model is compatible with the final version of macOS Mojave (10.14), macOS Catalina (10.15), and macOS Big Sur (macOS 11), as well. It additionally supports the final version of macOS Monterey (macOS 12), but it does not support Universal Control or AirPlay to Mac in addition to the more minor Spatial Audio, Portrait Mode, 3D Landmarks, and Interactive Globe features. It does not support macOS Ventura (macOS 13) or later.

Also see: Which Macs are compatible with macOS Monterey (macOS 12)? What are the system requirements? What are the major new features? Do all features work with all supported Macs?
7 (64-Bit)* 10 (64-Bit)*
Details: *The pre-installed version of Apple's Boot Camp BCA supports the 64-bit version of Windows 7 and Windows 8. Boot Camp 6 supports the 64-bit version of Windows 10. Earlier versions of Windows are not supported.
None Boot/Virtualization
Details: Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs?

For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A.
1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 2.7 lbs. (1.22 kg)
Details: In inches - height by width by depth, (3.6 cm, 19.7 cm, 19.7 cm)
US$999 US$150-US$350
Details: Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).

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2 (Thunderbolt 2), 1 HDMI None
Details: *One HDMI and two Thunderbolt 2 ports. It 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.

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None None
Details: N/A
None None
Details: N/A
4 (3.0) None
Details: Four USB 3.0 ports, no Firewire port.
None 1 (RJ-45)
Details: Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ac Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n backwards compatible) and Bluetooth 4.0 standard.
None None
Details: N/A
None 1
Details: Combined "audio line in minijack (digital/analog)."
1 1
Details: Single combined "audio line out/headphone minijack (digital/analog)."
1 None
Details: N/A
1 N/A
Details: 100V-240V, 50 Hz to 60 Hz single phase, 85W maximum.

Global original prices for the Mac mini "Core i5" 2.8 (Late 2014) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.

For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section.

Original Prices - North & South America

C$1079 R$5.399
MXN $16,999 US$999

Original Prices - Europe

€999 €999
DKK 7,799 €1019
€999 €1019
€1019 €1019
€949,46 €1019
NOK 8.590 €1019
€999 SEK 9.795
CHF 1'099 £799

Original Prices - Asia

RMB 7,188 HK$7,588
Rs 69,990 Rp 12,999,000
¥106,800 KRW 1,250,000
RM 3,199 PHP 49,990
S$1348 NT$31,900
THB 33,900 VND 22,999,000

Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

A$1249 NZ$1499

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