No problem, Apple can have their OS just throttle the Mini until they can re-engineer the iMac with the newer cheaper components.
Then, Apple can just charge a Monthly fee to enhanced Mini performance.
In the world of Apple Alternate Reality that’s all they need.
You've obviously never used a Mac mini. We use one as a server for 20 other Macs. does fine. So, Okie, you don't know what you are talking about at all.