Apple 2018 Mac mini: Substantial Performance Gain over the Fastest 2017 iMac 5K
Related: 2017 iMac 5K, 2018 Mac mini, 4K and 5K display, computer display, CPU cores, iMac, iMac 5K, Lightroom, Mac mini, memory, Other World Computing
MPG tested the 2018 Mac mini 15-inch 3.2 GHz 64GB 1TB UHD630. Add 10-gigabit ethernet if it makes sense in your environment, and save money by getting 64GB OWC memory and upgrading an 8GB-memory Mac mini.
See 2018 Mac mini buying recommendations • Mac wish list • all Mac mini 2018 models. Unsure which Mac to get or how to configure it? Consult with MPG.
Many tests are now published on the 2018 Mac mini:
2018 Mac mini review and coverage
Adobe Lightroom performance
Adobe has made progress in using CPU cores over the past several years, so this test shows that the 2018 Mac mini and its six CPU cores offer a substantial advantage of the 2017 iMac 5K with its 4 CPU cores.
TIP: a fast SDD for the Lightroom catalog is critical to Lightroom performance. store big photo and video files on an OWC Thunderbay and store Lightroom catalogs on a fast SSD.
