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Apple Mac mini 'Core 2 Duo' 2.53 (Late 2009) Specs

Identifiers: Late 2009 - MC239LL/A - Macmini3,1 - A1283 - 2336

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The Apple Mac mini 'Core 2 Duo' 2.53 (Late 2009) features a 2.53 GHz Intel 'Core 2 Duo' (P8700) processor, a 3 MB on-chip level 2 cache, a 1066 MHz frontside bus, 4 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-8500) memory, a 320 GB Serial ATA hard drive, a slot-loading 8X double-layer 'SuperDrive', and a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256 MB of memory shared with the system.
Connectivity includes Mini-DVI and Mini DisplayPort, a Firewire '800' port, five USB 2.0 ports, combined 'optical digital audio input/audio line in' and combined 'optical digital audio output/headphone' minijacks, a 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet port, and built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR.
Late 2009 Mac mini models have the internal components enclosed in a tiny and elegant 2.9 lb, 6.5 inch square, two inch tall case with a built-in speaker and an external power supply. All Mac mini systems ship without a display, keyboard, or mouse, but numerous Apple and third-party options are available.
Also see: What are the differences between the 'Late 2009' Mac mini 'Core 2 Duo' configurations? What are the differences between these Mac mini models and the models replaced?

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Introduction Date:

October 20, 2009

Discontinued Date:

June 15, 2010

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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.
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Also see: All models with a 64-Bit processor courtesy of EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Sort.

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Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the Macmini3,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

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These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the Macmini3,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

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These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the Macmini3,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 64-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

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These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the Macmini3,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Processor Speed:

2.53 GHz

Processor Type:

Core 2 Duo (P8700)

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The Intel 'Core 2 Duo' (P8700) processor includes two independent processor 'cores' on a single silicon chip.
Also see: How fast is the 'Late 2009' Mac mini 'Core 2 Duo' compared to earlier Mac mini models?

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This model also was available via custom configuration with a 2.66 GHz 'Core 2 Duo' processor for an additional US$150.
As requested by readers, EveryMac.com also has documented this custom configuration as its own model.

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The processor is soldered directly to the motherboard.
Also see: Is it possible to upgrade the processor in the Intel Mac mini models?

System Bus Speed:

1066 MHz

Cache Bus Speed:

2.53 GHz (Built-in)

ROM/Firmware Type:

EFI

EFI Architecture:

64-Bit

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Also see: Does the Intel Mac mini have a ROM or BIOS?

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Includes a 3 MB shared 'on chip' level 2 cache that runs at processor speed.

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Supports 1066 MHz PC3-8500 DDR3 SO-DIMMs. Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the polycarbonate Intel Mac mini models? How much RAM of what type do they support?

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By default, 4 GB is installed as two 2 GB modules. Via custom configuration, the lower-end Mac mini 'Core 2 Duo' 2.26 (Late 2009) could be upgraded to a 2.53 GHz processor, but this model only has 2 GB of RAM by default.
*Officially, this model is capable of supporting 4 GB of RAM, but as first reported by MacminiColo, this model unofficially can use 8 GB of RAM.
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