What would the Mac mini need to get Iris Pro or better?

[Ice_Dragon]

Now don't get me wrong, I am happy with the announcement of the 2014 Mac mini with Iris graphics. I have seen some complaints about the lack of a quad core processor that existed on the 2011 and 2012 models respectively.

The question I have is, assuming Apple wanted to have a mini with Iris Pro, what would it have needed? More space? A larger power supply?

Could it have done a quad core with HD4600 if they chose one of the 35W options?

 

[paperwastage]

I'm guessing apple didn't want to cut into the Mac pro sales (by gimping the mini)

The latest 2014 mini can use up to a i7-4578U which has 28W tdp. A 4th gen quad core i7(w/o iris igp) needs 37W tdp, 47W if you want iris igp

The 2012 mini can use up to a i7-3720QM which has a 45w tdp

 

[Ice_Dragon]

Would the two watt increase make a huge difference I wonder?

Also do you mean the $1,299 iMac and would an Iris Pro mini cut into the $1,299 iMac that has Iris Pro? I'm guessing yes.

The MP is aimed at a different market.