With M3 architecture, the Apple 24" iMac is more powerful and capable than ever. The Apple M3 integrates the CPU, GPU, Neural Engine, I/O, and more into a single system on a chip (SoC). Tackle your projects with the fast 8-Core CPU and take on graphics-intensive apps and games with the 8-Core GPU. Accelerate machine learning tasks with the 16-core Neural Engine. Combined with 16GB of Unified RAM and a 256GB SSD, you'll be able to take full advantage of macOS as well as other Apple apps.

With a 4.5K (4480 x 2520) screen resolution, this iMac provides over one billion colors and 500 nits of brightness. The Retina 4.5K display also features the wide P3 color gamut, which provides a larger color space that more equally represent red, green, and blue. And with more available colors, the images will appear more vivid and reveal greater detail, with more balance and precision. The display is further enhanced by True Tone technology for a more natural viewing experience.

Connect to the internet via Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and use compatible wireless peripherals and accessories with Bluetooth 5.3. The two Thunderbolt 3 ports provide USB 4 support and can even connect to a single Apple Pro Display XDR in full 6K resolution. Apple also included a Full HD 1080p FaceTime HD camera with Apple's latest camera ISP in the M3 chip, enabling sharper images and more details in shadows and highlights in video calls. The studio-quality three-mic array provide high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming for clear recordings and calls. The iMac also features a high-fidelity six-speaker system with force-canceling woofers. Providing wide stereo sound, the iMac also supports spatial audio when playing videos with Dolby Atmos.

This Mac comes preloaded with macOS. Updates can be downloaded for free via the Mac App Store. Please check Apple's website for upgrade eligibility.

Apple M3 8-Core CPU    16GB Unified RAM | 256GB SSD    24" 4480 x 2520 Retina Display    8-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine    P3 Color Gamut | True Tone Technology    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Bluetooth 5.3    2 x Thunderbolt 3    Magic Keyboard & Magic Mouse    FaceTime HD 1080p Camera    macOS | Includes AppleCare+

Now packed with 25 billion transistors, five billion more than M2, the Apple M3 integrates the CPU, GPU, Neural Engine, I/O, and more into a single system on a chip (SoC). Built with 3nm process technology, the Apple M3 Pro delivers the performance you need without sacrificing power efficiency. The 8-Core CPU features four performance cores and four efficiency cores, which is up to 35 percent faster than M1 for CPU performance. The M3 also supports up to 24GB of unified memory.

With an 8-Core GPU, the M3 features Dynamic Caching, which allocates the use of local memory in hardware in real time. Dynamic Caching only uses the exact amount of memory needed for each task, which dramatically increases the average utilization of the GPU, resulting in significant performance increases for the most demanding pro apps and games. Hardware-accelerated ray tracing has arrived for the Mac. Ray tracing models the properties of light as it interacts with a scene, allowing apps to create extremely realistic and physically accurate images. Additionally, the improved GPU brings hardware-accelerated mesh shading to the Mac, delivering greater capability and efficiency to geometry processing, and enabling more visually complex scenes in games and graphics-intensive apps.

The M3-equipped 24" iMac features a compact footprint and a slick side profile, measuring just 11.5mm thin.

The iMac features a 24" Retina Display with 500 nits of brightness. The Retina Display features a 4480 x 2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch (ppi). It also supports the P3 wide color gamut, which features 25% more colors than the commonly used sRGB gamut, for even more vibrant greens and reds. The display is calibrated at the factory for accurate gamma, white point, and primary colors. The screen features an anti-reflective coating to reduce light glare.

With True Tone technology, the display and Touch Bar deliver a more natural viewing experience for design and editing workflows, as well as everyday tasks like browsing the web and writing email.

Thunderbolt 3 is a hardware interface that utilizes the reversible USB-C connector. Doubling the speed of its predecessor, Thunderbolt 3 features a maximum throughput of 40 Gb/s when used with compatible devices. The connector also supports USB4, allowing you to connect to more peripherals, including the Apple Pro Display XDR in full 6K resolution.

The iMac now features a Full HD 1080p FaceTime HD camera, allowing you to host video chats in high quality and provides optimal performance even in low light. The iMac takes advantage of the image signal processor in the M3 chip and the Neural Engine, enhancing camera image quality with better noise reduction, greater dynamic range, and improved auto exposure and white balance. No more grainy video chats for you, you'll be able to connect with friends and family in a high quality FaceTime call. The studio-quality three-mic array also provides clear calls and voice recordings, thanks to its noise reduction and directional beamforming.

The iMac has two pairs of force-cancelling woofers placed side by side for an impressive bass response, while reducing unintended vibrations. Each pair is balanced with a high-performance tweeter. The result is a six-speaker sound system that produces a sound stage with strong, articulate bass and clear mids and highs. All of these speaker innovations, coupled with advanced algorithms, enable iMac to support spatial audio when playing video with Dolby Atmos.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is a 8 gig of RAM enough to run Photoshop?

A: 8gb of RAM, meets the current minimum requirements for Photoshop on Mac OS, and as such the Apple 24- iMac with M1 Chip (Mid 2021, Silver) would be more than enough, to run Photoshop. Please see the following link, for the current requirements: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/system-requirements.html

Q: 2. can you upgrade to 16gb or 32 gb memory?

A: The computer will have to be preconfigured from Apple. They will eventually handle up to 16GB RAM.

Q: 3. Anyone know why they decreased the screen size, I was hoping to buy one, but I don't want to go smaller than my current iMAC?

A: The Apple 24" iMac with M1 Chip (Mid 2021, Silver) BH #APMGPC3LLA is replacing the 21.5'' model. A larger model is expected later this year.

Q: 4. Presumably this kit works with the 2019 21.5' iMac right?

A: At this time the manufacturer states this would work with the 2012-2017 21.5" iMac models

Q: 5. Does doing your own RAM upgrade invalidate your regualr warrantee? Your Apple iCare warrentee?

A: No, installing your own RAM would not void the Apple Warranty. But if something would happen during the Apple warranty period, Apple may require you to put the original RAM back in the computer to check on it.

Q: 6. This iMac has the "512 GB SSD". Some of 512 GB will be used by the OS, Apple default apps, etc... Approximately, how much of the 512 GB will be available for users' storage such as video, music, photos, work documents, etc... ?

A: The Apple 27" iMac with Retina 5K Display (Mid 2020), pre installed operating system and apps would take an estimated 10 - 20 Gigabits.

Q: 7. Can I watch 4K videos with this iMac ? If not, what is a good iMac 27 inch to watch 4k videos ?

A: Yes, you can use the Apple 27" iMac with Retina 5K Display (Mid 2020) to watch 4K video.

Q: 8. Please forgive this question as I am not a MAC user, but considering one to replace a DELL. Can you run MS applications on this computer?

A: Yes, you would be able to run Microsoft programs on this Apple 27" iMac with Retina 5K Display (Mid 2020) Kit with Magic Keyboard, Mouse 2, and Trackpad.

Q: 9. Is the nano-texture glass optimal for photo editing?

A: It reduces reflectivity in challenging environments with uncontrolled lighting.

Q: 10. can I boost memory to 128 GB on Apple 27" iMac with Retina 5K?

A: Yes, the maximum memory capacity for this iMac is 128 GB, so you would be free to install more RAM if you wish.