The Mac mini with a 3.6GHz Quad-Core 8th generation Intel Core i3 processor is a compact yet powerful desktop computer designed for both everyday tasks and more demanding workloads. This model is equipped with a 4-core Intel Core i3 processor, which operates at a base clock speed of 3.6GHz, providing consistent performance for multitasking, productivity applications, and light content creation. Although it lacks Turbo Boost, the i3's quad-core architecture ensures that it can efficiently handle multiple processes simultaneously, making it suitable for users who need reliable performance without the need for the highest-end processing power.

This Mac mini also benefits from Intel's UHD Graphics 630, which supports everyday graphic tasks, video playback, and basic editing, though it is not aimed at high-end gaming or intensive graphic design work. The system is designed with 8GB of 2666MHz DDR4 memory, which can be expanded to up to 64GB, providing flexibility for users who might need more RAM for their specific tasks. The storage options typically start with a 128GB or 256GB SSD, ensuring fast data access and quick boot times, with the ability to configure with larger SSDs for users requiring more storage.

Connectivity is robust, featuring four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, two USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI 2.0 port, and Gigabit Ethernet, allowing for extensive peripheral and external device connections, including support for up to two 4K displays or one 5K display. Additionally, the Mac mini offers fast wireless connectivity with 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. 

Running on macOS, the Mac mini integrates smoothly with the Apple ecosystem, offering a seamless experience with other Apple devices. Its compact size, energy efficiency, and quiet operation make it an excellent choice for users who need a versatile desktop solution in a small form factor, suitable for home, office, or even media server use.

Key Features:

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Intel Processor: The Mac Mini has a 4-core 3.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i3 with 6MB of shared L3 cache. It is also configurable to a 6-core 3.2GHz 6-core Intel Core i7 with Turbo Boost up to 4.6GHz and 12MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory: The Mac Mini with 3.6GHz Quad Core 8th Generation Intel Core Processor I3 comes with 8GB of 2666MHz DDR4 SO-DIMM memory, which can be configured to 16GB, 32GB or 64GB.

Storage: The Mac Mini with 3.6GHz Quad Core 8th Generation Intel Core Processor I3 comes in the following three storage options:

  - 128GB of PCIe-based SSD, which can be configured to 256GB, 512GB, 1TB or 2TB.

  - 256GB of PCIe-based SSD, which can be configured to 512GB, 1TB or 2TB.

  - 512GB of PCIe-based SSD, which can be configured to 1TB or 2TB.

Graphics: The Mac Mini with  3.6GHz Quad Core 8th Generation Intel Core Processor I3 comes with Intel UHD Graphics 630. 

The Intel Core i3 processor comes with Intel UHD Graphics 630 directly integrated into the CPU. Although it's not intended for high-end gaming or intensive 3D rendering, this graphics solution can handle everyday graphic tasks, play HD videos, and support multiple displays.

Audio: The Mac Mini with  3.6GHz Quad Core 8th Generation Intel Core Processor I3 features a built-in speaker and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device also has an HDMI2.0 port that provides support for multichannel audio output.

Video Support: The Mac Mini with  3.6GHz Quad Core 8th Generation Intel Core Processor I3 supports various video display setups. It can handle up to three displays, with two displays capable of 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz connected via Thunderbolt 3, along with one display supporting 4096-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz connected via HDMI 2.0. 

Alternatively, The Mac Mini with  3.6GHz Quad Core 8th Generation Intel Core Processor I3 can support up to two displays, with one boasting 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz connected via Thunderbolt 3 and another supporting 4096-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz connected via HDMI 2.0.

Additionally, the device supports Thunderbolt 3 digital video output, HDMI 2.0 display video output, and DVI output using HDMI to DVI Adapter (sold separately).

Connections and Expansion: The Mac Mini with  3.6GHz Quad Core 8th Generation Intel Core Processor I3 features four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports that support DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40 Gb/s), and USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gb/s). Adapters (sold separately) can be used to support Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI, and VGA.

Additionally, it includes two USB-A ports (up to 5Gb/s), an HDMI 2.0 port, a configurable Gigabit Ethernet port that can be upgraded to 10Gb Ethernet, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Wireless Connectivity: The Mac Mini with  3.6GHz Quad Core 8th Generation Intel Core Processor I3 supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking, which is IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible. It also features Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology. 

In addition, The Mac Mini with  3.6GHz Quad Core 8th Generation Intel Core Processor I3 is equipped with 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet using an RJ-45 connector, and it can be configured to 10Gb Ethernet (Nbase-T Ethernet) with support for 1Gb, 2.5Gb, 5Gb, and 10Gb Ethernet using an RJ-45 connector.

Size and Weight: The Mac Mini with  3.6GHz Quad Core 8th Generation Intel Core Processor I3 has the following size and weight:

  - Height: 3.6cm (1.4 inches) 

  - Width: 19.7cm (7.7 inches) 

  - Depth: 19.7cm (7.7 inches) 

  - Weight: 1.3kg (2.9 pounds)

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