Apple Announces New 27-Inch iMac With 10th-Gen Processors, Up to 128GB RAM, 1080p Webcam, True Tone, and More

[Internet Enzyme]

Apple today announced a new 27-inch iMac with faster 10th-generation Intel Core processor options, next-generation AMD graphics, up to 128GB of RAM, a higher-resolution 1080p front-facing FaceTime camera, a new nano-texture glass display with True Tone support, a T2 chip, higher fidelity speakers, studio-quality microphones, and more.

A breakdown of the new 27-inch iMac's features and specs:

• 10th-generation Intel Core processors, including up to a 10-core option with a 3.6GHz base clock speed and Turbo Boost up to 5.0GHz. The previous-generation iMac used 9th-generation Intel processors with up to eight cores.
• Next-generation AMD Radeon Pro 5000 series graphics options with up to 55 percent faster performance than the previous generation, according to Apple.
• Up to 128GB of RAM, compared with up to 64GB with the previous generation.
• True Tone technology that automatically adjusts the white balance of the iMac display to match the color temperature of the light around you. Apple says this provides a more natural viewing experience.

Starting at $1,799, the new 27-inch iMac is available to order today on Apple.com and in the Apple Store app. It will begin arriving to customers and will be in select Apple Store locations and Apple Authorized Resellers starting this week.

The new 27-inch iMac features the same design used since the 2012 model, with a redesigned, Apple Silicon-based iMac expected later this year.

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. In addition, the smaller 21.5-inch iMac now comes standard with SSDs across the line for the first time. Customers can also choose to configure their 21.5-inch iMac with a Fusion Drive.

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why isnt the camera 4K? that is a missed opportunity. Maybe the T2 can’t handle it with all of its other background duties, or maybe theyre just too cheap to source the part. A quality 4K webcam is not much to ask from a multi-thousand dollar, premium all-in-one

 

[ian87w]

Finally these expensive computers come with SSD by default. It was insulting when Apple still put 5400rpm hard-drive as standard for so long.

 

[DinkThifferent]

Ah snap maybe i should have waited one more year before replacing my 2011 iMac. But hey, I love my 27 inch 2019 iMac and it does everything i want it to do and more.

 

[PaulpBenitti]

User Upgradable RAM?

Apple’s reply:

Why are people still clinging to this? You need really need to save, what, $50? Buying cheap 3d party RAM for your $3000 iMac? Come on people. Just buy what you need. It's an investment for work (supposedly).

 

[tafmasterpl]

The T2 chip also enables powerful features like the 1080p FaceTime HD

You need T2 chip to get 1080p camera, got it on my macbook pro 13” 2018 and still 720p 😞

 

[zedsdead]

User Upgradable RAM?

Apple’s reply:

 

[Alex 88]

Nice upgrades, but still just wait for Apple silicon iMac.

 

[Mr.Blacky]

You all act like, the iMac looks like ****.🤨
It's still one of the nicest looking computers out there (even after all those years).

 

[Zdigital2015]

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...

www.macrumors.com

They simply made the 10-core the default instead of the +1 BTO upgrade. The rest of the box is the same. There won’t be any further updates at this point. The iMac can step in for anyone with 8- or 10-Core needs and now the Mac Pro is your 12-Core and up preferred, at least according to Apple.

 

[dogslobber]

The ARM Ear begins TODAY!

 

[FlavorfulTreat]

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Nice! The poor tech didn’t have the correct info yet

 

[Jamie0003]

They simply made the 10-core the default instead of the +1 BTO upgrade. The rest of the box is the same. There won’t be any further updates at this point. The iMac can step in for anyone with 8- or 10-Core needs and now the Mac Pro is your 12-Core and up preferred, at least according to Apple.

Ah yeah, you're right. Hopefully this'll mean the space gray will become an option when the A series iMacs come out. I love this colour but it would be insane to get an iMac Pro just for this.

 

[Out Of Gas]

Looks exactly the same as my 2015 iMac...

Thank goodness - means I can buy this one without my wife realising I've upgraded.

Thank you Apple!

 

[moshind]

Really Come on apple. But we all know the redesign will be for the new Chips. 8 Years is too long for a redesign.

I like the current design, even after 8 years. IMHO, it is still the most beautiful AIO design there is.

 

[Zdigital2015]

User Upgradable RAM?

Apple’s reply:

If they chose the final iteration of the Intel iMac to remove the memory access door, that would literally be the cat’s ass.

They haven’t put up a tech support note for the 2020 iMac yet, but when they do, that should clarify it for everyone. I’ll also take my lumps if that ends up being the case.

 

[FlavorfulTreat]

Why are people still clinging to this? You need really need to save, what, $50? Buying cheap 3d party RAM for your $3000 iMac? Come on people. Just buy what you need. It's an investment for work (supposedly).

Yes, people like to save money in all aspects of life. This isn’t a novel concept.

 

[ThankYouRob]

I'm curious that they're saving a big redesign/smaller bezel for the Apple silicon/ARM iMacs? Perhaps something to get more people onboard?

 

[greenbreadmmm]

Why are people still clinging to this? You need really need to save, what, $50? Buying cheap 3d party RAM for your $3000 iMac? Come on people. Just buy what you need. It's an investment for work (supposedly).

I would check your math

 

[dubyadubya]

Why are people still clinging to this? You need really need to save, what, $50? Buying cheap 3d party RAM for your $3000 iMac? Come on people. Just buy what you need. It's an investment for work (supposedly).

Depends on the configuration, but you save $2k+ on 128 GB down to $450 for $32GB. It makes the 27" iMac cheaper than the 21.5" if you need more than 16 GB.

 

[FlavorfulTreat]

If they chose the final iteration of the Intel iMac to remove the memory access door, that would literally be the cat’s ass.

They haven’t put up a tech support note for the 2020 iMac yet, but when they do, that should clarify it for everyone. I’ll also take my lumps if that ends up being the case.

Just found it is user upgradable - thank goodness!

 

[Tesix2]

I wasn't expecting a new design, but budget graphics, cheapskate memory and bare minimum SSD seems a bit tight.

Obviously Apple didn't want to release a performance machine because their own Apple Silicon wouldn't be able to compete by 2022, so they concentrated on non-performance updates.
It sounds more like an iPhone update, glass, camera, microphone, T2 chip, speakers etc.

Also, while Apple are so quick to increase prices in the UK when Sterling drops, they haven't adjusted back now that Sterling is stronger.
Hence the UK pays an 8% premium.

 

[Lightning Cable]

Good lord. I had no idea people could be so bothered about an AIO featuring an old design. It’s the last Intel refresh, and it’s got some goodies in there (nano-glass texture should be interesting to see).

Well, I mean product design is one of the ethos of Apple. How an Apple product looks and feels often takes precedence over performance, especially during the Jony Ive era. And this is what, a ten year old design? I get why though - so there would be clear differentiation between this and the new ARM iMacs.

 

[Bruce Patterson]

1080p Webcam? LOL

 

[BeatCrazy]

So this might be it: the last-ever Intel Mac. Nothing else really has a “newer” Intel chip available (or soon to be available) vs. what is shipping in all of Apple’s current products. Possibly iMac Pro excepted.

 

[Zdigital2015]

Just found it is user upgradable - thank goodness!

This iMac is going to be a weird mashup of 2019 iMac and 2017 iMac Pro. Really going to need a teardown on this one. I assume the SSD modules will be the same as the iMac Pro and Mac Pro and not the interchangeable/removable one that the 2019 iMac uses.