iMac (Apple silicon)
Developer | Apple Inc. |
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Type | All-in-one PC |
Release date | May 21, 2021[1] |
Operating system | macOS |
System on a chip | Apple M1 (current release) |
CPU | 3.2 GHz octa-core - 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores ARMv8-A (current release) |
Memory | 8 GB or 16 GB |
Storage | 256, 512 GB, 1 or 2 TB SSD |
Graphics | Apple-designed 7- or 8-core GPU (current release) |
Predecessor | iMac (Intel-based) |
Related articles | Mac Mini, Mac Pro, iMac Pro |
Website | www.apple.com/imac-24 |
The iMac with Apple silicon, also known as the iMac M1, is a Macintosh desktop computer designed, developed and marketed by Apple Inc. The first iMac with Apple silicon, a redesigned 24-inch model based on the Apple M1 ARM-based system on a chip, was released on May 21, 2021.
Overview[]
On June 22, 2020, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the Mac would transition away from Intel processors to Apple's own in-house designed processors that use the ARM64 architecture, branded as Apple silicon. On April 20, 2021, Apple announced a 24-inch iMac based on the Apple M1 system on a chip.[2]
The M1 iMac features a 4480-by-2520 (4.5K) built-in display, 1080p FaceTime camera with an improved image signal processor and three-microphone array, and a six-driver stereo speaker system with a pair of force-cancelling woofers and a tweeter per side, that supports Dolby Atmos and spatial audio. It also adds support for Wi-Fi 6, USB4/Thunderbolt 3, and 6K output to run the Pro Display XDR. External display support is reduced to one display over USB-C/Thunderbolt; the previous 21.5-inch Intel-based model could drive two 4K displays over USB-C/Thunderbolt.[3] The models also include a magnetic power plug and external power supply that can be configured with a Gigabit Ethernet port.[4]
The M1 iMac ships with a Magic Mouse 2 or Magic Trackpad 2 with a color-matching aluminum underside. It can be configured with one of three updated Magic Keyboards with rounded corners: a standard version, a version with a Touch ID sensor, and an extended layout version with a numeric keypad and Touch ID. The Magic Keyboards with Touch ID are compatible with other Mac computers with Apple silicon but only ship with the iMac.[5]
Design[]
The M1 iMac features the line's first major redesign since 2012, with slimmer bezels, a flat back and seven color options, the same colors used in Apple's first official logo.[6] It is the first iMac available in multiple colors since the iMac G3.[7] Jony Ive contributed to its design.[8]
Specifications[]
Model | 24-inch, M1, 2021 |
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Release date | May 21, 2021 |
Part number | MGTF3xx/A, MJV83xx/A, MJV93xx/A, MJVA3xx/A (2 ports)
MGPC3xx/A, MGPD3xx/A, MGPF3xx/A, MGPG3xx/A, MGPH3xx/A, MGPJ3xx/A, MGPK3xx/A, MGPL3xx/A, MGPM3xx/A, MGPN3xx/A, MGPP3xx/A, MGPQ3xx/A, MGPR3xx/A, MGPT3xx/A (4 ports)[9] |
Model number | A2438 (4 ports)[10]
A2439 (2 ports)[11] |
Model identifier | iMac21,1 (4 ports)
iMac21,2 (2 ports)[9] |
EMC no. | 3663 (4 ports)[10]
3664 (2 ports)[11] |
Display | 23.5 in (600 mm) |
4480x2520 500 nits brightness Wide color (P3) True Tone technology | |
System on a chip | Apple M1 |
Processor | 5 nm, 3.2 GHz octa-core ARMv8-A processor; 4x Firestorm performance cores + 4x Icestorm efficiency cores |
Memory | 8 GB Optional: 16 GB at time of purchase only |
Unified in-package LPDDR4X-4266 memory | |
Graphics | 7-core GPU (2 ports) 8-core GPU (4 ports) |
Storage | 256 GB SSD Optional: 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB SSD at time of purchase only |
Connectivity | Integrated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Bluetooth 5.0 Gigabit Ethernet (integrated into external power supply, build-to-order on 7-core GPU model, standard on 8-core GPU models) |
Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD camera with M1 image signal processor |
Video out | Supports one display up to 6K resolution at 60 Hz |
Audio | Stereo speakers 3.5mm headphone jack |
Peripherals | 2× Thunderbolt 3/USB-C 4.0 ports up to 40Gb/s (no support for eGPU) (all models) Additional 2× USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 ports up to 10Gb/s (8-core GPU models only) |
Colors | Blue Green Red Silver (all models) Yellow Orange Purple (4-port / 8-core models GPU only) |
References[]
- ^ "iMac, iPad Pro, and Apple TV 4K in stores Friday". Apple Newsroom. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ^ "iMac features all-new design in vibrant colors, M1 chip, and 4.5K Retina display". Apple Newsroom. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
- ^ Kastrenakes, Jacob (2021-04-20). "Apple announces thinner iMac with M1 chip and bright colors". The Verge. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
- ^ Gonzalez, Oscar. "New iMac comes with magnetic power plug that doubles as Ethernet cable". CNET. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
- ^ "Magic Keyboard With Touch ID Compatible With All M1 Macs, But Only Sold With iMac For Now". MacRumors. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
- ^ Collins, Katie. "How Apple's new iMacs color-matched today's home fashion trends". CNET. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ^ Nieva, Richard. "New iMac gets jolt of color in Apple's first redesign since 2012". CNET. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
- ^ White, Jeremy. "The 2021 iMac is a great family computer, thanks to Jony Ive (again)". Wired UK. ISSN 1357-0978. Retrieved 2021-05-29.
- ^ a b "Identify your iMac model". Apple Support. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
- ^ a b "iMac M1 24" Teardown". iFixit. 2021-05-24. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
- ^ a b "iMac 24-Inch "M1" 8-Core 3.2/7-Core GPU/2 USB Specs (iMac (24", M1 2021), MJV93LL/A*, iMac21,2, A2439, 3664): EveryMac.com". everymac.com. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
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