Architect's technical teardown: VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, TDP, and AI throughput — compared head-to-head for local LLM workloads.
Affordable unified memory. A highly capable entry-level LLM workstation perfectly suited for developer desks.
Efficient 16GB VRAM entry point. Ideal for Stable Diffusion XL and memory-intensive creative AI tasks.
| Metric | Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro) | AMD Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 24GB | 16GB |
| Memory Bandwidth | 273 GB/s | 640 GB/s |
| AI Throughput (TOPS) | 75 | 289 |
| TDP (Power Draw) | 65W | 220W |
| Est. Price | $1,299.99 | $469.99 |