iMac 2020 Reviews And Benchmarks - The Last Intel iMac

[Homy]

I see a lot of reviews and benchmarks scattered around this forum and thought it would be good to gather them in one place.

- Post rather reviews with benchmarks, performance results or useful info about the hardware, like heat, thermal throttling and fan noise than unboxing videos with info that already can be found on Apple's website or been posted here.

- If you can write which model the review is about so we can easier find our preferred model.

- Try to stay on topic so we can find the reviews and benchmarks fast and easy without having to go through 300+ pages like some other discussions.

Here are some already published results:

iMac 3.1 6-core 5300

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Test de l'iMac 27" 2020 : des bonnes... et des mauvaises surprises !

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2020 iMac review - a great value with a catch [Video] - 9to5Mac

In this 2020 base model 5K iMac review, I discuss why Apple's latest iMac update is a fantastic value, but that value comes with an asterisk.

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NEW 2020 Base iMac vs Fully Spec'd iMac 10-Core i9 + Radeon Pro 5700 XT | Performance and Speed Test

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iMac 3.3 6-core 5300

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iMac 3.8 8-core 5500 XT

2020 5K iMac vs 16" MacBook Pro: Best Value Mac in 2020?

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Test de l'iMac 27" 2020 : des bonnes... et des mauvaises surprises !

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2020 iMac 5K 8-core versus 2017 iMac Pro 8-core

real world speed test results for performance minded Macintosh users

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iMac 27in (2020) review

If this is Intel's iMac swansong then it's a worthy one, and a performant computer you should have no fear in buying

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Extra $1000 for ZERO PERFORMANCE GAINS?? - iMac 2020 Benchmarks + Final Cut Export Times

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iMac 8-core 5500 XT vs. Mac Pro 16-core Vega II. Jump to around 07:40.

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8-core vs 10-core 2020 5K iMac: Dont buy the i9 Unless..

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2020 iMac 5K 8-core - memory tester

real world speed test results for performance minded Macintosh users

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iMac 3.6 10-core 5500 XT

10-core i9 27-inch iMac TESTED! Is There A Thermal Problem? Benchmarks & Analysis!

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iMac 3.8 8-core 5700

2020 5k iMac 5700 Bootcamp Gaming Benchmark

2020 5k iMac 5700 Bootcamp Gaming Benchmark. This is with stock drivers on a fresh bootcamp install. Our iMacs specs: i7 8 core cpu, radeon 5700 8gb, 32gb dd...

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2020 5K iMac 5700 Pro Graphics Benchmark

These benchmarks were performed in Catalina and not Bootcamp (Windows). For our Bootcamp performance please see our other video here: https://youtu.be/3sinI6...

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iMac 3.6 10-core 5700

iMac 2020 Review - 10 Core - FASTER than an iMac PRO?!

This is my Apple iMac 2020 review. Specification is below. Is this faster than my 8 core iMac Pro? Let's have a look! Apple iMac 27" Nano-Texture Screen i9 1...

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iMac 3.6 10-core 5700 XT

27-Inch iMac 2020 Review: Apple’s Farewell To Intel Goes Out Strong

Apple’s new 27-inch iMac may be an incremental upgrade over last year’s model, but it is notable because it is one of the very last Macs to use Intel’s processor.

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Apple's Refreshed 27-Inch iMac Looks to Be a Powerhouse and the End of an Era

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2020 iMac review: The last picture show

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Apple iMac 27-inch (2020) review

The Apple iMac 27-inch (2020) makes one of the best all-in-ones even better

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New i9 iMac v MacBook Pro 16 v Beast PC v Base iMac Benchmarks Gaming & Content Creation i9 5700 XT

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2020 27-inch iMac review: A classic Mac for the end of an era

With Apple Silicon around the corner, is this Intel-based Mac refresh a good buy?

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Test de l'iMac 27" 2020 : des bonnes... et des mauvaises surprises !

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iMac 2020 Can Game!!

The new 2020 iMac 27" may have old bezels but the hardware allows you to game well on a Mac. Not only that I hook this up to a 144hz refresh display for smoo...

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iMac 5K 27-inch (2020) review: An old dog learns a few new tricks

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10-core i9 iMac 5700XT Thermals & Benchmarks: Too Loud!?

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2020 iMac Gaming Review - 144FPS at 1440p with 5700XT?!

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GAMING; iMac 2020 5700XT detailed test.

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[Homy]

There are several more reviews and previews but they don't add anything useful that we don't already know.

 

[kamikazeeMC]

Keen to find what the sustained frequency of the 10 core with a 5700xt under load and how loud it is.

 

[Hexley]

There are several more reviews and previews but they don't add anything useful that we don't already know.

Depending on your use case it may be prudent to schedule a purchase of an iMac by year 2024.

 

[vel0city]

Keen to find what the sustained frequency of the 10 core with a 5700xt under load and how loud it is.

I really wish reviewers would focus on this rather than omg the bezels. Fan noise under load is a massive deciding factor when using a computer inches from your face, but it's usually overlooked by reviewers who are more concerned about being first and harvesting likes. Frustrating.

 

[wave84]

 

[miretogo]

Up to 85 °C GPU temperature under full GPU load with the Radeon Pro 5300 with "silent" (problably slowly spinning) fans. High temps and low noise are to be expected because Apple makes the fan only spin up at very high (90+ °C) temps.

The 5700 and 5700 XT will probably generate much more heat, so we will see how well the cooling does:

Radeon RX 5000 series - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[miretogo]

I really wish reviewers would focus on this rather than omg the bezels. Fan noise under load is a massive deciding factor when using a computer inches from your face, but it's usually overlooked by reviewers who are more concerned about being first and harvesting likes. Frustrating.

I agree. Most "reviews" so far have been quite superficial and I never understood this weird obsession with the bezels on a DESKTOP computer. On the contrary, I prefer thick bezels because the seperate the image more from the background behind the iMac.

 

[mikehalloran]

My wife’s b’day is Sunday and it’s time to replace her 2011. What little I’ve been able to glean is that the new 27” is ideal for videoconferencing—pretty much how she makes her living nowadays. She doesn’t need a high-end but the nano-glass will solve a lighting problem—timing can’t be better.

These reviews are terrible, though. Not one has shown a picture of the back. I’m assuming that RAM is user replaceable but no review has mentioned this. Can anyone confirm? Apple’s RAM prices are still insane, of course.

My machine is a 14 Core iMac Pro with a Vega 64. Nothing here that makes me want to give up mine — but her needs are different.

The 5700 XT vs Vega 64 reviews out there are for gamers using PCs. All talk about the need for extra fans and thermal shut down and bla, bla, bla... Totally useless when talking about an OE card in a Mac. Apple underclocks to improve reliability at the expense of the bleeding edge—and that’s fine by me. She doesn’t do video editing and is not a gamer anyway so I can save my money. In any case, it’s certain that the 5700 XT in the 2020 iMac is unlikely to outperform the Vega 64X in the iMP.

If Apple makes a similar bump to the iMac Pro, I’m ready to place an order. I want 8TB storage onboard and the nano-glass but with the superior cooling of the iMP.

Who in the world really believes this is the last Intel iMac? Apple has Intel bumps scheduled for the next 3 years. I don’t believe we’ve seen the last version of these.

 

[chill991]

On the 27" ram is replaceable. There's an unboxing video that confirms this. Door is still there on the back.

And I think once the Apple Silicon iMac 27/32" ship, the intel based boxes will be dead. Schedules are meant to be changed and if the economics make sense, they will keep them, if not they will die.

 

[mikehalloran]

On the 27" ram is replaceable. There's an unboxing video that confirms this. Door is still there on the back…

Cool. This lets me order 16GB now and upgrade later if her needs change. Unlike my AV work, her most demanding apps are Word, Zoom and FileMaker

 

[elicash]

Is there any feedback on the nano texture glass that explains whether durability might be an issue longer term? I love the idea in principle, but the little I've read about it points to longevity being a factor if you're planning to use a machine for more than a few years.

My previous 27" iMac was a 2012, that I've used on and off for the past 8 years. It served me really well, as did the one prior. I love the nano texture in principle, and am tempted to re-order a machine with it. But concerned a little about durability.

 

[Homy]

These reviews are terrible, though. Not one has shown a picture of the back. I’m assuming that RAM is user replaceable but no review has mentioned this. Can anyone confirm? Apple’s RAM prices are still insane, of course.

The 5700 XT vs Vega 64 reviews out there are for gamers using PCs. All talk about the need for extra fans and thermal shut down and bla, bla, bla... Totally useless when talking about an OE card in a Mac. Apple underclocks to improve reliability at the expense of the bleeding edge—and that’s fine by me. She doesn’t do video editing and is not a gamer anyway so I can save my money. In any case, it’s certain that the 5700 XT in the 2020 iMac is unlikely to outperform the Vega 64X in the iMP.

Who in the world really believes this is the last Intel iMac? Apple has Intel bumps scheduled for the next 3 years. I don’t believe we’ve seen the last version of these.

There are reviews that show the RAM door and Apple clearly writes on its website that the memories are "user accessible" so lot of such information can easily be found on Apple's website.

Better cooling helps the components last longer. That's the reason people hope these new iMacs have better cooling. Thermal throttling (as I wrote) is not the same as thermal shutdown. Thermal throttling means that the CPU or GPU downclocks to prevent shutdown. So I haven't seen anybody talking about shutdown, only throttling. As you say Apple already underclocks its CPUs and GPUs in many cases to prevent problems but it doesn't always prevent throttling. So no, it's not useless talks to many with other needs than yours.

According to Geekbench Metal results Pro 5700XT can actually outperform Pro Vega 64X but that's just one test.

Metal Benchmarks - Geekbench

What's the source of your information about "Apple has Intel bumps scheduled for the next 3 years"? Tim Cook himself said that the transition to AS is done in two years across all Macs. Many in the world, including big tech guys believe this is the last Intel iMac. Sure, they will update other Intel Macs during the next two years, like Mac Mini that hasn't been updated since 2018 and iMac Pro since 2017 (besides the base CPU) but considering that Apple has updated iMac every 20 months since 2015 and is launching AS iMac next year you can bet that this is the last Intel iMac. That's why they went all in with 10th gen Intel CPUs in all iMacs 27" (in contrast to before when they had 8th gen in the cheaper 27" and 9th gen only in the top 27") and Radeon 5700 and 5700XT, two GPUs nobody thought would fit in 27".

 

[Patchwork]

I agree I'd be very suprised to see another Intel based iMac as I expect all the macs to have switched to Apple silicon by the end of next year (yes even the Mac Pro). There's a few reasons for this. We already know that the performance of the A12z is around the same as the lower end macs, so would expect a more up to date A chip with proper cooling to be pretty zippy. There's also an advantage to Apple to transition as quickly as possible so that there's only one chip type to support going forward (there may be only a couple new OS11 updates to Intel macs after Big Sur bfore they switch to security updates). Finally Apple have announced they'll transition in two years, so it's unlikley they'll launch an Intel mac if it was going to be replaced quickly (I'm sure they don't want another iMac G5 type issue).

 

[Homy]

so it's unlikley they'll launch an Intel mac if it was going to be replaced quickly (I'm sure they don't want another iMac G5 type issue).

They even discontinued their last new iMac G5s after only three month.

 

[triangletechie]

I really wish reviewers would focus on this rather than omg the bezels. Fan noise under load is a massive deciding factor when using a computer inches from your face, but it's usually overlooked by reviewers who are more concerned about being first and harvesting likes. Frustrating.

I don't classify them as reviewers.

 

[Homy]

No changes to the cooling!

iMac 3.3 6-core 5300 Teardown

A musician's review

iMac 3.6 10-core 5700XT

 

[Homy]

I put together the specs for the whole AMD Pro 5000-series in MBP/iMac/Mac Pro for comparison. I also included specs for RX cards that pc users buy or you can use as eGPU with Mac. Many tests on Youtube for example show the result for RX cards which are faster than Pro cards in Macs. The specs are from AMD's website.

5300 in iMac is like 5500M in MBP in terms of TFLOPS. 5500XT is like 5600M in MBP.

 

[ADGrant]

Cool. This lets me order 16GB now and upgrade later if her needs change. Unlike my AV work, her most demanding apps are Word, Zoom and FileMaker

I wouldn't order 16GB now. Just get the base 8GB and add RAM it yourself. Unlike every other Mac Apple sells aside from the Mac Pro, upgrading the RAM in the 27" iMac is really easy.

 

[Homy]

iMac 3.8 8-core 5500XT

 

[mikehalloran]

I wouldn't order 16GB now. Just get the base 8GB and add RAM it yourself. Unlike every other Mac Apple sells aside from the Mac Pro, upgrading the RAM in the 27" iMac is really easy.

Yea, that was a typo. Am ordering 8 now and will get 32GB from OWC ($139) or Crucial (?) after receive it.

I’m an experienced Mac tech but don’t like cracking the case while still under AppleCare.

 

[ADGrant]

Yea, that was a typo. Am ordering 8 now and will get 32GB from OWC ($139) or Crucial (?) after receive it.

I’m an experienced Mac tech but don’t like cracking the case while still under AppleCare.

Your warranty will not be affected by upgrading the RAM on this particular Mac. It's not like trying to upgrade the RAM on the Mac Mini (or even worse iMac Pro).

 

[mikehalloran]

Apparently, you missed the experienced Mac tech part of my last post.

 

[Azrael9]

The best review so far, for me. Here it is. Straight in. Games stress test. How it performs.

This is silent. It's no hair dryer.

Azrael.

 

[Azrael9]

iMac 3.8 8-core 5500XT

The other good review I've seen. Props to Max Tech'. Plenty of benches. Here are the temps. Simples.

Azrael.
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No changes to the cooling!

iMac 3.3 6-core 5300 Teardown

A musician's review

iMac 3.6 10-core 5700XT

The same iFan. Disappointing. Clearly worked on the efficiencies of the cpu and gpus.

Should have just used the iMac Pro chassis and cooling.

Azrael.