The best desktop PC on the market now offers far more performance, SSD storage across the board, an even more spectacular Retina 5K display, and improvements to the camera, speakers and microphones
Apple today announced important new features for the 27-inch iMac®. The most powerful and complete iMac to date, includes faster Intel processors up to 10 cores, double the memory, next generation AMD graphics, ultra-fast SSD storage across the range with four times the capacity, a new option with Nanotexture glass on an even more spectacular Retina 5K display, 1080p FaceTime HD camera, hi-fi speakers and professional quality microphones.
Individuals who use the iMac around the clock, budding artists looking for inspiration, creative professionals who want to push their limits… The new 27-inch iMac is the perfect desktop computer for them and now it's better than ever.
"Our customers trust the Mac more than ever, and many of them need the most powerful and capable iMac ever," said Tom Boger, Apple's Senior Director of Mac and iPad Marketing. “With amazing performance, double the memory, full-line SSD storage with four times the capacity, an even more spectacular Retina 5K display, an improved camera, hi-fi speakers and studio-quality microphones, the 27-inch iMac inches is loaded with new features at the same price. It is the best desktop computer for working, creating and communicating ”.
Processors up to 10 cores and more memory
Whether it's composing a song with hundreds of tracks, compiling thousands of lines of code, or processing huge images using machine learning, the 27-inch iMac powered by the latest 6th Gen 8 and 27 core Intel processors delivers performance. excellent for all needs. For professionals who want to go further with the iMac, the 5-inch model offers for the first time an option with a ten-core processor, Turbo Boost speeds of up to 65 GHz and an up to 128% faster CPU. And if you want to work with memory-intensive applications, iMac gives you up to XNUMXGB, double the capacity.
Here are the numbers for the new iMac compared to the previous generation octa-core iMac: 1
- Up to 65% more plug-ins in Logic Pro ® X. • Up to 8% faster 40K ProRes video transcoding in Final Cut Pro® X.
- Up to 35% faster rendering with Arnold in Autodesk Maya.
- Up to 25% faster compilation in Xcode®.
Next generation AMD graphics
The 27-inch iMac is equipped with next-generation AMD graphics for GPU-based rendering and 4K multi-video editing, but also for the most demanding games. The iMac delivers up to 55% more graphics performance thanks to Radeon Pro 5000 series graphics, which incorporates the latest AMD RDNA architecture with faster and more efficient compute units. And for customers using professional apps that require more video memory, iMac for the first time has a graphics option with 16GB of memory, providing double the capacity of the previous 27-inch iMac.
Here are the numbers of the new iMac compared to the previous generation of 27-inch iMacs with Radeon Pro Vega 48 graphics: 1
• Rendering up to 55% faster in Maxon Cinema 4D ProRender.
<br>• Speed up to 50% faster in the Unity Editor aerial demo.
<br>• Up to 45% performance in more in Total War: Three Kingdoms.
<br>• Up to 30% faster when rendering the timeline in Final Cut Pro X.
SSD memory and Apple T2 Security chip across the range
The 27-inch iMac now comes standard with SSDs across the board, delivering up to 3,4GB / s of throughput for opening applications and working with large files. For users who need a lot of storage capacity, the iMac is available for the first time with an 8TB SSD - four times the size of the previous generation's 27-inch iMac.
The iMac also includes the Apple-designed second-generation T2 Security chip. The T2 Security Chip Storage Controller encrypts data on the fly for everything stored on the SSD, keeping your files and information safe. The T2 chip also verifies that the software loaded during the boot process has not been tampered with, which is why the 27-inch iMac and all Macs with the T2 Security chip offer the industry's most secure boot and storage.
Retina 5K display now with True Tone and nano-textured glass option
With 14,7 million pixels, 1 billion colors, 500 nits of brightness and a wide color gamut (P3), the Retina display on iMac offers an immersive experience. All those pixels translate into text that looks like printed pages, sharper, more detailed photos, and the ability to edit 4K video at full resolution. And now the 5-inch iMac's impressive 27K Retina display features True Tone® technology, which automatically adjusts the display's color temperature based on ambient light.
The new iMac offers a nano-textured glass option like the one that debuted with Pro Display XDR for better viewing in a variety of conditions, including bright rooms and indirect sunlight environments. Unlike common matte finishes, which have a surface coating to disperse light, this industry first option is manufactured using a revolutionary process that etches glass at the nano level. The result is a noticeable reduction in reflections without neglecting quality and contrast. And all on a more spectacular Retina 5K display than ever.
Improved camera, hi-fi speakers and studio quality microphones
As customers increasingly use iMacs to communicate with friends, family and colleagues, the FaceTime HD camera now offers 1080p resolution and offers an enhanced experience with tone mapping, exposure control and face detection. Apple's T2 Security chip. As if that weren't enough, this chip works in duo with the speakers to allow for variable equalization, delivering more balanced sound, higher fidelity and deeper bass. Plus, the new studio-quality microphone array allows users to get high-quality audio on FaceTime calls, podcast recordings, voice memos, and more on their iMac.
New in the 21,5-inch iMac and iMac Pro
Apple also announced today that the 21,5-inch iMac now features SSD storage across the board. Customers can also set up their 21,5-inch iMac with Fusion Drive.
For its part, iMac Pro® now includes a 10-core Intel Xeon processor. Designed for high-performance professional users, iMac Pro offers Xeon processors up to 18 cores, graphics performance up to 22 teraflops, up to 256GB of quad-channel ECC memory, and a stunning 5-inch Retina 27K display.
macOS Big Sur arrives this fall
This fall, iMac can be upgraded for free to macOS Big Sur®, the latest version of the world's most advanced operating system. macOS Big Sur features a great, new and familiar design, as well as powerful improvements to some of its best apps. Safari is packed with new features, like a customizable home page, more useful tabs, built-in translation, and a new privacy report. Messaging allows users to send even more personal and expressive messages, stay up-to-date on what's going on in their groups, and easily interact within them. Maps also offers an entirely new experience that makes exploring the world a pleasure.
Price and availability
The new 27-inch iMac is now available starting at $ 2.099 on apple.com and the Apple Store app. It will begin shipping to customers this week and will reach select Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. Upgrades to the 21,5-inch iMac and iMac Pro are also available starting at $ 1.299 and $ 5.499 on apple.com and the Apple Store app respectively. They will arrive in select Apple Stores and authorized distributors next week. More information on technical specifications, custom configuration options and accessories can be found at apple.com/us/mac.
