Apple Mac mini "Core i7" 2.0 (Mid-2011/Server) Specs
Identifiers: Mid-2011 - MC936LL/A - Macmini5,3 - A1347 - 2442
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The Apple Mac mini "Core i7" 2.0 Server (Mid-2011) features a 32-nm "Sandy Bridge" Quad Core 2.0 GHz Intel "Core i7" (2635QM) processor with four independent processor "cores" on a single chip, a 6 MB shared level 3 cache, 4 GB of 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-10600) memory, dual 500 GB hard drives, and Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384 MB of memory shared with the system. It does not have an internal optical drive, although an external one could be purchased for US$79.
Connectivity includes a Firewire "800" port, four USB 2.0 ports, combined "audio line in (digital/analog)" and combined "audio line out/headphone (digital/analog)" minijacks, a 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet port, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, an SDXC card slot and an HDMI port as well as a new "Thunderbolt" port that is backwards compatible with Mini DisplayPort and likewise supports an external display at 2560x1600 and passes an audio signal as well. Thunderbolt also supports other peripherals that use the Thunderbolt standard which provides up to 10 Gbps of bandwidth in both directions.
Compared to its predecessor, the only external difference is the aforementioned Thunderbolt port, although it is a bit heavier, too. Internally, however, it has a faster processor, architecture, RAM and graphics as well as improved wireless capabilities.
Compared to the non-server Mac mini "Core i7" 2.7 (Mid-2011), this model looks identical, but is equipped with a more powerful quad core processor and dual hard drives and shipped with a pre-installed copy of Lion Server.
Also see:
- What are all the differences between the "Mid-2011" Aluminum Mac mini models? Which is best for my needs?
- What are all the differences between the "Mid-2011" Aluminum Mac mini models and the models replaced?
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| Introduction Date: |
July 20, 2011 |
Discontinued Date: |
October 23, 2012 |
| 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 2011. |
| Processors: |
1 (4 Cores) |
Geekbench: |
8573/9456* |
| Details: |
*These Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively.
Geekbench 2 benchmarks reflect results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. Individual user-submitted benchmarks can vary, but an average can be useful to get an idea of the relative performance of different Macs. You also might be interested in combing through all Geekbench user-submissions for Macs with the Macmini5,3 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench results from different Macs side-by-side, please see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.
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| Processor Speed: |
2.0 GHz |
Processor Type: |
Core i7 (I7-2635QM) |
| Details: |
This model is powered by a 32 nm, 64-bit Intel Mobile Core i7 "Sandy Bridge" (I7-2635QM) processor which includes four independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip. Each core has a dedicated 256k level 2 cache, shares 6 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 2.9 GHz for this model) -- and "Hyper Threading" -- which allows the system to recognize eight "virtual cores" or "threads."
Also see: How fast are the "Mid-2011" Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models compared to the "Mid-2010" models replaced? |
| Custom Speeds: |
N/A |
Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The processor is soldered directly to the motherboard. |
| System Bus Speed: |
5 GT/s* |
Cache Bus Speed: |
2.0 GHz (Built-in) |
| Details: |
*This system has a "Direct Media Interface" (DMI) that "connects between the processor and chipset" in lieu of a traditional system bus. Intel reports that it runs at 5 GT/s. |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
EFI |
EFI Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| L1 Cache: |
32k/32k x4 |
L2/L3 Cache: |
256k x4, 6 MB (on chip) |
| Details: |
Each core has its own dedicated 256k level 2 cache and the system has 6 MB of shared level 3 cache. |
| RAM Type: |
PC3-10600 DDR3 |
Min. RAM Speed: |
1333 MHz |
| Details: |
Supports 1333 MHz PC3-10600 DDR3 SO-DIMMs. Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models? How much RAM of what type do they actually support? |
| Standard RAM: |
4 GB |
Maximum RAM: |
16 GB* |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
| Video Card: |
HD Graphics 3000 |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
This model has an Intel HD Graphics 3000 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? |
| Standard VRAM: |
384 MB* |
Maximum VRAM: |
512 MB* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that this model shares 384 MB of memory for graphics use with the system. Please note that this is the minimum graphics memory usage but the memory available to Mac OS X "may vary depending on graphics needs". With more RAM installed, more will be used for video function. If upgraded to 8 GB of RAM (or more), 512 MB will be reserved for video function. |
| Display Support: |
Dual Displays |
Resolution Support: |
1920x1200* |
| Details: |
*This model simultaneously supports 1920x1200 on an HDMI display or a DVI display using the included HDMI-to-DVI adapter and 2560x1600 on a Thunderbolt or Mini DisplayPort display or even a VGA display (with an optional Mini DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter, which is compatible with the Thunderbolt port). |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
2560x1600* |
| Details: |
*This model simultaneously supports 1920x1200 on an HDMI or a DVI display (using the included HDMI-to-DVI adapter) and 2560x1600 on a Thunderbolt or Mini DisplayPort display or even a VGA display (with an optional Mini DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter, which is compatible with the Thunderbolt port). |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
500 GB x2 (7200 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Serial ATA (6 Gb/s) x2 |
| Details: |
This model also could be equipped with dual 750 GB, 7200 RPM hard drives for an additional US$100, a single 256 GB SSD for an additional US$400, a 750 GB 7200 RPM hard drive and a 256 GB SSD for an additional US$550, and dual 256 GB SSDs for an additional US$1000.
Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive(s) in the Aluminum "Unibody" Mac mini models? What type of hard drive(s) do they support?
Site sponsor Mission Repair offers free diagnosis of Mac mini hardware problems and a 24-hour repair service for this Mac mini. A hard drive upgrade service and more are provided. |
| Standard Optical: |
None* |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
*This Mac mini does not have an internal optical drive. An external SuperDrive was offered 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.
Also see: What are the capabilities of the external SuperDrive available for the MacBook Air and Mac mini? Can it be used with other Macs? |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100/1000Base-T |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11a/b/g/n |
Standard Bluetooth: |
4.0 |
| Details: |
802.11n (802.11a/b/g capable as well) Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 standard. As a minor point, Apple quietly stopped referring to the wireless networking (802.11n) as AirPort Extreme with this Mac mini.
Also see: What is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a? |
| USB Ports: |
4 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
1 (800) |
| Details: |
Four 480-Mbps USB 2.0 ports, one Firewire "800" port. |
| Expansion Slots: |
SD Card (SDXC) |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
This model has an SDXC Card slot. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
None |
Incl. Input: |
None |
| Details: |
No Mac mini systems ship with a keyboard or mouse. |
| Case Type: |
Cuboid |
Form Factor: |
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. |
| Apple Order No: |
MC936LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Mid-2011 |
| Details: |
The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1347 (EMC 2442) |
Model ID: |
Macmini5,3 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers often refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1347 Model Number, the 2442 EMC Number, and the Macmini5,3 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 10.7 (11A2061) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This system fully supports the latest version of Mac OS X 10.8 "Mountain Lion." |
| Minimum Windows: |
7 (32-Bit)* |
Maximum Windows: |
7 (64-Bit)* |
| Details: |
*Apple's Boot Camp only formally supports the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7 on this model.
Also see: Which Intel Macs are capable of booting the 32-Bit and 64-Bit versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7? Which are supported by Apple's Boot Camp? |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
None |
Windows Support: |
Boot/Virtualization |
| Details: |
Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs?
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For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
| Dimensions: |
1.4 x 7.7 x 7.7 |
Avg. Weight: |
3.0 lbs. (1.37 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (3.6 cm, 19.7 cm, 19.7 cm) |
| Original Price (US): |
US$999 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$700-US$850 |
| 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).
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
Global original prices for the Mac mini "Core i7" 2.0 (Mid-2011/Server) in 24 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 America
| Canada: |
C$999 |
United States: |
US$999 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€999 |
Belgium: |
€999 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 7,599 |
Finland: |
€999 |
| France: |
€999 |
Germany: |
€999 |
| Ireland: |
€999 |
Italy: |
€999 |
| Netherlands: |
€999 |
Norway: |
NOK 7.990 |
| Portugal: |
€999 |
Spain: |
€999 |
| Sweden: |
SEK 9.495 |
Switzerland: |
CHF 1049 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 7,798 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$7,988 |
| Japan: |
¥88,800 |
Singapore: |
S$1,348 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$1099 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$1579 |
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