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Mac mini M4 Pro 64GB vs RTX 5060 Ti 16GB for local LLMs
Compare Mac mini for a larger memory pool and varied models, or the 5060 Ti to add CUDA to an existing PC. Distinguish the complete Mac price from the GPU-only price and add required PC costs.
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Same 117output tokens. Only evidence-qualified acceleration is selected automatically; runtime formats are shown on each device.
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ReadyMac mini M4 Pro 64GB
Press Start above to generate the same answer on both devices.
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ReadyRTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Press Start above to generate the same answer on both devices.
With these settings, Mac mini M4 Pro 64GB finishes the full answer About 1.1× faster.
Compare from input processing to completion of 117 token response.
Which one fits my needs?
Answer completion
Mac mini M4 Pro 64GB
At the estimate midpoint, it finishes the same answer about 1.1× faster.
Prompt processing
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
The estimated input-processing midpoint is higher at 1,834 tok/s.
Image and video generation
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LLM speed does not tell you media-generation performance. Choose the image or video model and resolution separately.
Runtime
Settings for your hardware
MLX 4-bit / llama.cpp CUDA · Q4_K_M. When runtime paths differ, the speed gap also includes software and model-format differences.
Estimated power draw
Mac mini M4 Pro 64GB
Estimated LLM power draw is lower at about 95 W. Noise and physical size need a separate check.
Local pricing
Mac mini M4 Pro 64GB is the price of finished product, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the price of GPU separately. For individual GPUs, you need to add the cost of the main body before comparing.
Before choosing hardware
| Measure | Mac mini M4 Pro 64GB | RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Available fast memory | 56GB | 15GB |
| Memory bandwidth | 273GB/s | 448GB/s |
| Estimated total time | 8.7 s | 9.3 s |
| Estimated sustained LLM load | about 95W | about 250W |
| Korean price range (KRW) | 412–620 × KRW 10,000 | 99–108 × KRW 10,000 |
Estimated ranges for one user. Multi-GPU and multi-device results depend on the runtime and interconnect.
Choose between smaller VRAM and larger shared memory
The 5060 Ti uses 16GB VRAM separately from system RAM; Mac mini shares 64GB across CPU, GPU and apps. Separate the room for a large file in unified memory from the speed of a smaller model fitting VRAM. Offloading between system RAM and GPU also depends on the PC configuration.
Will you also use image-generation tools?
If you also want image or video tools, check their CUDA and Mac support. One LLM's generation speed does not cover every workload. Compare text responses here, then inspect the image and video experience linked from device details for the models you will use.
An existing PC changes the extra cost
If the PC already has suitable power, slots and cooling, adding a GPU can be the starting cost. A new PC also needs CPU, board, RAM, SSD, PSU and case. For Mac mini, add a display and input devices if required. Separate owned parts from new purchases for a fair budget.