The bigger iMac scored 23 percent better in multi-core testing, but the $4,299 27-inch iMac has a 10-core CPU and 32GB of RAM, compared to the 8-core CPU (four performance cores and four efficiency cores) and 8GB of RAM in the $1,699 24-inch iMac. The iMac bests all the tested Intel Macs in single-core performance, with a 20 percent increase in performance over its closest Intel competitor in the 27-inch iMac. Mac mini (2018) with a 3.6GHz quad-core Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, Intel UHD Graphics 630 integrated graphics, and a 128GB SSD ($799 at the time of the review). 21.5-inch iMac (2019) with a 3.0GHz 6-core Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, a 4GB Radeon Pro Vega 20 graphics card, and a 1TB Fusion drive ($1,849 at the time of the review).27-inch iMac (2020) with a 3.6GHz 10-core Core i9 processor, 32GB of RAM, a 16GB Radeon Pro 5700 XT graphics card, and a 1TB SSD ($4,299 read the review).But we’re talking about differences that are practically imperceptible to the user. The Mac mini has a little more room to help it stay cool, allowing it to be a little faster. In the Multi-Core test, the desktop Macs are faster than the laptops by less than 4 percent. The slower results are probably caused by the tighter quarters of the iMac and the laptops, and their processors need to maintain proper operating temperature. In Geekbench 5’s single-core test, the difference between the M1 Macs is within 2 percent. Our first set of benchmarks uses Geekbench 5 to gauge the single- and multi-core performance of the CPU. So it comes as no surprise that the iMac posts benchmark results that are very similar to its M1 siblings. The 24-inch iMac has the same M1 SoC as the Mac mini, the 13-inch MacBook Pro, and the MacBook Air. Nobody uses an iMac like a MacBook, and usually the iMac would be set up in a stationary spot that isn’t going to be in the way of foot traffic. It could become unplugged if you trip over the cable, but that’s not likely to happen. The plug has a very strong hold and it takes a good amount of force to remove it, so there’s no need to worry about the plug becoming undone if you move the iMac. Speaking of the power adapter, Apple uses a magnetic connector (that’s not called MagSafe) to plug into the iMac. The power plug is color-matched to the iMac, and its magnetic hold is very strong. Besides, the ethernet connector is too long and wide for the iMac itself. This makes a lot of sense, since ethernet is a cable running from a wall connection and there’s no need to clutter up your desk with it. The $1,499 and $1,699 iMacs come with gigabit ethernet but the connector is on the power adapter, not on the iMac itself. For example, we reviewed the Corsair TBT100 Thunderbolt 3 Dock ($250) that you could connect to the iMac’s Thunderbolt port, and it will then provide you with two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, a gigabit ethernet connector, two HDMI video jacks, and an SD card slot. (Check out our Thunderbolt adapter guide to help you find the adapters you need.) If you need to have multiple non-USB-C devices connected at the same time, consider buying a Thunderbolt hub or dock that has several different ports. But if you’re using older devices with USB-A ports, you need an adapter like Apple’s $19 USB-C to USB Adapter. Dominik Tomaszewski/Macworld U.K.įour total ports on the $1,499 and $1,699 iMacs are probably enough for most people. Thunderbolt-compatible ports are indicated by the lightning icons. Apple also include a special “Hello” screen saver for the 24-inch iMac. Apple does include the desktop colors for the other iMacs, so if you want to mix things up and use the orange desktop on a blue iMac, you can. When I first launched the 24-inch iMac, the Finder has a distinct pink hue to it, because it was set to match the body. In sticking with its color theme, the 24-inch iMac includes desktop backgrounds that match the iMac’s body. It’s just as good as other iMac displays. It’s a gorgeous display, with good brightness, great detail, and excellent color. It supports one billion colors and the P3 color gamut, and has a brightness of 500 nits. Glossy yet gorgeousĭespite its 24-inch modifier, the iMac has a 23.5-inch Retina display with a native resolution of 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch (Apple calls it a 4.5K display). Looks like I’ll always need a ream of paper on my desk to boost the iMac so I can use it at a height that won’t leave me with neck pain. I hoped Apple would implement a stand with adjustable height in this new iMac design, but that didn’t happen, and I don’t think it will ever happen. Does Apple consider the “chin” below the display an essential part of the iMac brand identity? It seems like they think so.
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