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Message: <blockquote data-quote="newbutter" data-source="post: 1932100" data-attributes="member: 418374">The amount of RAM does matter when it comes to handling large data files, but it's not the only factor. Given the size of the datasets you're working with, 32GB would probably provide a smoother experience. However, it's also worth noting the new M1/M2 architecture leverages unified memory, which allows the GPU and CPU to access the same memory pool, providing more efficiency.However, if you're considering the price difference between a 16GB and 32GB Mac mini, you might want to also look at the newly released Mac Studio models which offer more power and may have future-proofing benefits. As others have mentioned, it might also be worth checking for other issues that could be causing your current Mac Mini to struggle.</blockquote>