M4 Mac Mini vs Intel and AMD Flagships – It's Not Even Close!

In this video, we put the new 2024 M4 Mac Mini to the ultimate test against top-tier Mini PCs—the Beelink SER9 and Geekom GT1 Mega. With Apple’s latest M4 chip facing off against AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 and Intel’s Core Ultra 9, we dive into CPU, GPU, productivity, video editing, and gaming performance to see where each desktop truly stands. Is the $600 Mac Mini the best value desktop on the market? Watch to find out how it compares and whether it’s the right choice for you. Perfect for Mac fans, PC enthusiasts, and anyone in the market for a compact powerhouse! Products Highlighted (Affiliate Links): 2024 M4 Mac Mini - https://amzn.to/3YLU7tL (On sale for $549) Geekom GT1 Mega - https://amzn.to/40EkFzD Beelink SER9 - https://amzn.to/3Z8TGLD Geekom A8 - https://amzn.to/4hKEhIu MinisForum UN1290 - https://amzn.to/4fPadtz Timecodes: 00:00 - Opener 00:37 - Intro / Agenda 01:28 - All System Specs 01:50 - Unboxing 02:13 - Features 04:04 - User Servicability & Upgradability 05:13 - Performance Testing 06:29 - Real World Performance 09:26 - Gaming Performance 13:02 - Power Efficiency 13:37 - Price to Performance 14:44 - It's More Complicated Than the Numbers 15:57 - Pick the Right Tool for the Job Find me on Social Media Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elevatedsystems X: https://x.com/elevatedsystem1 My Studio Equipment (Paid Links) Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 6K Pro - https://amzn.to/3tA6ScP Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 - https://amzn.to/2VjqKSR Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ300 - https://amzn.to/2WJnxw6 Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC HSM Lens - https://amzn.to/3quDgM0 Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens -https://amzn.to/3uv13Of Panasonic LUMIX G Lens, 25mm, F1.7 - https://amzn.to/3A9f9Vi Magnus REX VT-5000 2-Stage Tripod - https://amzn.to/3GxsGJH Neewer 72.4-Inch Camera Tripod - https://amzn.to/3fsRuqU SMALLRIG Parabolic Softbox - https://amzn.to/3Hyvbxt SmallRig RC 120D COB Light - https://amzn.to/3S9Grp4 Kshioe Softbox Lighting Kit - https://amzn.to/3A5vZEq Neewer Camera Slider Motorized - https://amzn.to/3ltX54e Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Mic - https://amzn.to/3fziRPv SAMSON Q2U Dynamic Microphone - https://amzn.to/3ikExBe Sennheiser XS Wireless Lavalier System - https://amzn.to/3ilSIpA PreSonus Eris E3.5 Studio Monitor - https://amzn.to/3CcVx4d Behringer U-Phoria UM2 USB DAC - https://amzn.to/3ZmyOOO Gator Frameworks Deluxe Boom Stand - https://amzn.to/3fs7Os3 Glide Gear TMP100 Teleprompter - https://amzn.to/3CdgIDy GLEAM Microphone Stand - https://amzn.to/3A4dth5 Davinci Resolve 17 & Speed Editor - https://amzn.to/3fsECRG AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA - https://amzn.to/3CCH5nV Apple 2022 Mac Studio - https://amzn.to/3GXW6mS LG 40WP95C-W 40” 5K2K Display - https://amzn.to/3ZtiiN6 INNOCN 15.6" OLED Portable Monitor. - https://amzn.to/3jEOqgu BenQ ScreenBar Halo - https://amzn.to/3XpUZ52 Audio file(s) provided by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com