![]() ![]() Note that this is actually either two 512GB, 1- or 2TB flash drives paired together for 1-, 2- or 4TB configurations. You can see below that the 14- and 18-core models have lower base speeds than those with fewer cores, but are capable of more processing power when rendering tasks that don’t require them all. For example, the 10-core iMac Pro we tested actually has a lower base speed than the 8-core, but when fewer cores are needed for certain processes, it can then kick in and move up to a higher top speed. ![]() The advantage of buying more cores is not a matter of pure power. This lowest tier model pushes £5,000 and will be sufficient if you want to splash on an iMac that will last you a solid few years – apart from the RAM, which itself is not user upgradable, the iMac Pro is not upgradeable at all so proceed with caution. These Xeon W (the W is for workstation) processors should be your preferred choice over an iMac with a Core i5 or i7 if you run a lot of multi-threaded applications, the prime example of which being Adobe Photoshop. The base iMac Pro comes with a 3.2GHz 8-core Intel Xeon W processor, which can extend via Turbo Boost up to 4.2GHz. It is the first Apple ‘Pro’ product that really will only be purchased by professionals with the need for its high-end internals. This is a phenomenally powerful machine, one that far outstrips the needs of all but a select few users. That phone was a substantial but reasonable upgrade – the same cannot be said for the iMac Pro. Just like when the iPhone 5 dropped, you lust after the iMac Pro because it is Space Grey. If you’re not looking to render or process any type of large file format, you simply don’t need to spend this much money on the iMac Pro, as all those cores will sit on your desk decidedly unused – even if it does get you that black Lightning cable. The main downsides are the fact it isn’t user upgradable, but if you really need that you should buy a PC, or wait for the next Mac Pro. Chances are they could get away with a high-spec, but overall cheaper, regular 5K iMac. It can cope with all but the most intense creative tasks, and even then its superb connectivity options allow it to sit as the hub of a highly accomplished professional set up.Ĭreative professionals will swoon and assess whether they need to spend all that green on all that space grey. The iMac Pro is the most capable Mac product ever assembled. ![]()
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