This video is sponsored by BestBuy! Check out Upgrade+ to get started with a new way to buy your favorite Mac: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1qjwc/ If you're planning on purchasing the new MacBook Pros, use my links! 14" base model: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1raa1/ 14" full M2 Pro: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1raa4/ 16" M2 Pro: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1raa5/ 16" M2 Max: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1raa8/ Today we're going to compare the new base model M2 Pro Mac mini to the previous generation Mac Pro, specifically a maxed out trash can with 12 core CPU, dual D700 graphics cards, 128gb of Ram and 2tb ssd! How does a ten thousand dollar computer of yesterday compare to a one thousand dollar computer of today? Let's see! Some links above are affiliate links from which I get a small commission, which helps support the channel Time stamps 0:00 Intro 2:33 Final Cut Pro comparison 3:28 Cinebench R23 5:23 Tomb Raider 5:45 SSD speed differences 6:10 Mac Pro Upgrades 7:43 GFXBench and Blender 9:24 Thermal comparison 11:41 Is the trash can Mac Pro good?!? Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeMiani Follow me on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lukemiani Join my Subreddit! https://www.reddit.com/r/lukemianiyoutube