Mac Mini Maximum Resolution over Thunderbolt

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Xander1989 Author

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Mac Mini Maximum Resolution over Thunderbolt

Hey everyone!

First question on these boards although I have been an Apple user for many years now! I have read through several threads but I could not find an answer to my question...I admit I am not too technical when it comes to displays, connections and resolution so I may have missed the answer somewhere. I apologise in advance if this is the case.

I was interested in purchasing a Mac Mini together with an LG ultra fine 4K display. Now, I understand the LG display connects to the Mini through Thunderbolt. My question is: what is the maximum resolution I can expect to achieve by connecting a Mac Mini to this particular display? Also, I noticed that the cheaper Mac Mini runs an Intel HD Graphics 5000 while the pricier version has Intel Iris Graphics. Does this affect the maximum resolution?

Thanks in advance for the help!

Mac mini

Posted on Feb 13, 2017 11:09 AM

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Kappy

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Feb 13, 2017 11:17 AM in response to Xander1989

Here are tech specs:

GRAPHICS
Graphics Card	Intel HD Graphics 5000 (1.4 GHz) Intel Iris 5100 (2.6 and 2.8 GHz)
Graphics Memory	Up to 1.5 GB shared from main memory
Display Connection	1 - HDMI port or Thunderbolt digital video output
Display Support	Supports an HDMI-compatible device while using one Thunderbolt display or support for two Thunderbolt displays
Display Modes	Dual display extended, video mirroring, and AirPlay Mirroring
External Resolution	Up to 3840 by 2160 pixels at 30Hz or 4096 by 2160 pixels at 24Hz (HDMI) Up to 3840 by 2160 pixels at 60Hz (Thunderbolt)