Apple iMac Pro Monoblock Overview

Apple has recently conducted the WWDC 2017 conference. The corporation introduced the latest devices and upgrades, one of which is the iMac Pro monoblock computer. This specialty is a professional solution, satisfying the greatest demands of highend users.

Key features

iMac Pro has the most impressive configuration among all Mac products. It obtained up to 42 MB of cash mem, 18(!) cores and 4.5 GHz in the Turbo Boost mode, thus, providing effective multithread data processing, as well as high single-threaded applications operational velocity. The Hyper Threading technology lets easily perform particle systems modelling and rendering (static and animated) in 2D and 3D.

The novelty by Apple got the 8/10/18 cores Intel Xeon CPU, Radeon Pro Vega graphics processor, which ensures frame overfrequency in VR apps, real-time 3D-rendering support and ultimate gaming adjustments. The HBM2 module has replaced external VRAM memory, so the data import speed is 400 GB/sec. The monoblock features 11 single-precision and 22 half-precision teraflops and 8/16 GB of high-capacity memory. iMac Pro supports 128 GB memory installation (ECC 2,666 MHz DDR4). The 4 TB flash drive allows to develop big 4K and HD projects regardless of the codec applied.

iMac Pro possesses the system of heat-transfer control, presupposing the presence of 2 low-noise innovative fans, a large heatsink and additional vents. So airflow increased by 75%, and heating capacity – by 80%. That’s why the device doesn’t run hot even operating at 500 W.

The novelty from Apple delivers perfect sounding due to its enhanced broadband stereo speakers with deep basses, multi-layered effects and sound samples.

Display specifications

Like all other parts, the display is also of a top class. This 27-inch Retina 5K screen features 14.7 million pixels (5120 х 2880 resolution) at the maximum 500 cd/m2 brightness level. It maintains space and temporal dithering, expanded (P3) colour gamut alongside with best possible colour-rendering properties. Consequently, images on the display look amazingly real and eye-catching.

Exterior and dimensions

Doubtlessly, a professional solution must have enough high bit rate ports to be used as a powerful workstation. Thus, iMac Pro offers Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.2 adapters, an audio jack, an SD cards slot, as well as four Thunderbolt 3(USB C) ports, giving an opportunity to connect two 5K or four 4K monitors and finally get a screen of 44 million pixels! The speed of data transfer is 40 Gbps. On top of everything stands a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port, greatly accelerating file transmission and work with productive NAS. The branch Nbase T standard ensures 1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps and 5 Gbps data flow rate.

This monoblock PC weighs 9.7 kg and has the following dimensions: 650 х 516 х 203 mm.

Supply kit and pricing

Apple has manufactured its specialty in laconic, however, very stylish manner – all components are performed in the Space Gray colouring, which makes exterior look especially high-tony. The supply kit includes a FaceTime HD camera, a Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad and a Magic Mouse 2 or a
Magic Trackpad 2.

The low-end model costs $5000; the high-end will presumably go for more than $10,000. Apple iMac Pro shipments will start in December.