Amd radeon hd 6630m mac mini performance

Although these officially provided results technically are accurate, they don't really reflect an "apples to apples" comparison, so to speak.

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For a more objective comparison separate from a company's marketing department, independent benchmarks and tests are required. For a solid general overview of the performance differences between the "Late " Mac mini models and earlier models as well as other Macs, EveryMac. The Geekbench benchmark shows that the stock entry-level Mac mini "Core i5" 2. These overall performance results comparing the entry level to entry level, high-end to high-end, and custom configurations to one another still are quite impressive -- as one would expect when largely comparing Quad Core models to Dual Core ones -- just not quite as dramatic as the officially reported results.

Other real-world test results also can be useful, particularly for application testing and graphics performance, as these tests tend to be more modest than the theoretical maximum performance that benchmarks represent. As the "Late " Mac mini models were outwardly different only modestly from the previous line, they did not attract a great deal of detailed evaluation across the blogosphere, but the industry-standard Macworld also hit the line with its Speedmark 8 test and found:.

For graphics performance, specifically, Macworld uncovered:. Ultimately, the "Late " Mac mini models are much faster overall than their predecessors and are a solid product. However, the integrated graphics -- in both the "Late " and "Mid" models -- while fast enough for most users, still leave much to be desired for those interested in 3D graphics performance. Consequently, for those interested in a Mac mini with dedicated graphics, the "Mid" models still are well worth consideration on the used market.

Likewise, the "Late " models are well worth consideration on the used market, as well, but are a better choice for those more interested in overall performance rather than graphics performance, per se. There are many places to purchase a used or new Mac mini. However, buying from a quality merchant with an extensive track record in the Mac market will provide the best experience and save you money and time, too.

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For complete disclaimer and copyright information please read and understand the Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy before using EveryMac. The Mac Mini measures 1. It weighs 2. Unlike the Mac Mini, the model does not have an optical drive. Apple does sell and external drive, which could be used with the Mini.

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But, the absence of an optical drive highlights Apple's strategy of deploying software through the App Store. Apple added a Thunderbolt port to the Mac Mini. As on the Mac Mini, the bottom cover can be unlocked by twisting it. Prior to joining TechRepublic in , Bill was an IT manager, database administrator, and desktop supp Bill Detwiler has nothing to disclose. He doesn't hold investments in the technology companies he covers. Prior to joining TechRepublic in , Bill was an IT manager, database administrator, and desktop support specialist in the social research and energy industries.

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Cracking Open the Mac Mini 2011

Cracking Open the Mac Mini In the box. Front Unlike the Mac Mini, the model does not have an optical drive.

Back ports and power button Apple added a Thunderbolt port to the Mac Mini. Rotating the bottom cover to the "unlocked" position As on the Mac Mini, the bottom cover can be unlocked by twisting it. Removing the bottom cover. First look inside. Removing the RAM. Removing the fan screws. Removing the fan. Removing the wireless antenna plate screws.

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Removing the wireless antenna plate. Wireless antenna plate. Removing the heat sink cover screws. Removing the heat sink cover. Removing the hard drive. Removing the motherboard screws. Prying loose the motherboard. Disconnecting the power supply from the motherboard.

Removing the motherboard.