Apple Bumps iMac Pro to 10-Core Processor on Base Configuration

Alongside the launch of updated iMacs, Apple today also made a minor update to the iMac Pro, equipping the base configuration with the 10-core 3.0 GHz Xeon W chip that was previously an upgrade option.

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All other specs appear to remain the same, with 14-core and 18-core processors available as upgrades. The starting price also remains at $4,999, although the stepped-up base processor essentially results in an $800 price cut on upgraded models.

Notably, the ‌iMac‌ Pro is not getting the $500 nano-texture glass option that was made available on the regular 27-inch ‌iMac‌ today.

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techwhiz Avatar
70 months ago
Buying a soon to be obsolete monitor with a computer built in?
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
macsplusmacs Avatar
70 months ago
In before the whining about bezels begins...
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
lewchenko Avatar
70 months ago

In before the whining about bezels begins...
not just the bezels....

how about all machines having just 8GB of ram ..... on a 2grand plus machine for the higher config

And then they want another £188 /$200 to add another 8GB! Ridiculous.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Acidsplat Avatar
70 months ago
I really want there to be a 2nd gen iMac Pro with Apple Silicon, but I'm guessing this will be the "clearing inventory" update before killing it
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Spock Avatar
70 months ago
I don’t think the iMac Pro is going to make the ARM transition, I’m guessing this machine will be discontinued within the next two years.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
durvivor Avatar
70 months ago
But... the iMac has nano-texture glass...
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