Why the Mac Studio crushes the Mac mini: 6 decisive arguments

That's it, it has arrived,the latest Mac miniand the debate between choosing the latter and the Mac Studio (which should be updated next summer) still remains relevant today. Indeed, the two machines share a compact design and are designed for the same use:creative and professional tasks.

However, beyond the simple difference in price (from 2,399.00 euros to 4,799.00 euros for the Mac Studio and from 699 euros to 1,159 euros for the Mac Mini), six technical characteristics clearly distinguish these two devices , revealing the true power of Mac Studio. Detailed analysis of these significant differenceswhich make the Studio an unrivaled professional workstation.

Very generous RAM

The Mac Studio pulverizes its little brother witha maximum capacity of 192 GB of RAM, compared to 64 GB for the Mac Mini. This colossal difference allows professionals to simultaneously handle multiple large projects, particularly in 3D creation or 8K video editing, without fearing the slightest slowdown.

Increased computing power

With its 24 CPU cores and 76 GPU cores maximum, the Mac Studio greatly outperforms the 14 CPU cores and 20 GPU cores of the Mac Mini. A very muscular architecture that results in up to three times better performance in demanding tasks such as 3D rendering or code compilation.

Bandwidth at the speed of light

The Mac Studio reaches new heights with 800 Gb/s of memory bandwidth (speed at which data can be transferred between RAM and processor),almost three times more than the 273 Gb/s of the Mac Mini. This difference allows for much smoother processing of large data, essential for video and post-production professionals.

A very high bandwidth allows the system tojuggle numerous tasks without ever running out of steam.

Artificial Intelligence on the Front Line

The Neural Engine (coprocessor designed specifically to accelerate calculations linked to artificial neural networks) of the Mac Studio,with its 32 cores, doubles the capabilities of the Mac Mini. This power dedicated to machine learning considerably accelerates AI tasks: image recognition, automatic translation, or even text generation.

Successful professional connectivity

The Mac Studio once again imposes its superiority withits six Thunderbolt 4 ports, compared to three for the Mac Mini. The addition of a built-in Secure Digital eXtended Capacity (SDXC) card reader greatly simplifies the work of photographers and videographers, eliminating the need for external adapters. Although it should be noted, the M4 Pro version of the Mac mini has Thunderbolt 5, faster than Thunderbolt 4.

Premium screen management

Support for six 6K displays on Mac Studio, compared to the maximum three screens of the Mac Mini, guarantees unparalleled flexibility for professional multi-monitor setups. A decisive asset for certain professions: editors, graphic designers or motion designer.

While the Mac Mini remains an excellent machine for many users,the Mac Studio fully justifies its high-end positioning. This compact workstation proves that Apple knew how to createa very credible alternativeto traditional professional configurations under Windows or Linux, which are still very large in certain cases.

• Mac Studio offers up to 192 GB of RAM and a much more powerful CPU/GPU architecture, ideal for intensive tasks.
• With 800 Gb/s memory bandwidth and a 32-core Neural Engine, it significantly outperforms the Mac Mini for data flow management and AI.
• Six Thunderbolt 4 ports, an SD card reader, and support for six displays make the Mac Studio a top choice for professionals.