Apple launches new iMac with M4 chips, first Macs with Apple Intelligence
After much speculation, it finally comes
· TechRadarNews By Allisa James published 28 October 2024
After plenty of leaks and speculation, Apple has officially announced the latest iMac, equipped with both the M4 chip and Apple Intelligence - the first Mac device featuring the AI-based technology.
According to Apple, the M4 iMac is "1.7x faster for daily productivity, and up to 2.1x faster for demanding workflows like photo editing and gaming," compared to the M1 iMac. Its 24-inch 4.5K Retina display has a new nano-texture glass option, and it's also outfitted with a new 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View, and up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports. It comes standard with 16GB of unified memory and is configurable up to 32GB.
Pricing for the new M4 iMac starts at $1,299 / £1,299 / AU$1,999, a markdown from the M3 iMac, which started at $1,399 / £1,399 / AU$2,199.
You can get up to 24GB memory and 1TB storage with the 8-core M4 chip, along with Gigabit ethernet, for $1,929 / £1,929 / AU$2,939. There's also a 10-core CPU/10-core GPU option (which includes Gigabit internet) starting at $1,499 / £1,499 / AU$2,399, and if you upgrade to 32GB memory and 2TB storage, you'll pay $2,699 / £2,699 / AU$4,199.
The new M4 iMac will launch on November 8, 2024.
This article is breaking news and will be updated with new information as it is released.
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| Header Cell - Column 0 | iMac (M4) | iMac (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Starting at $1,299 / £1,299 / AU$1,999 | Starting at $1,399 / £1,399 / AU$2,199 |
| Processor SoC | Up to Apple M4 10-core CPU/10-core GPU | Up to Apple M3 8-core CPU/10-core GPU |
| Neural Engine (NPU) | 16-Core (38 TOPS) | 16-core (18 TOPS) |
| Memory | 16GB - 32GB Unified Memory | 8GB - 24GB Unified Memory |
| Storage | 256GB - 2TB PCIe SSD | 256GB - 2TBGB PCIe SSD |
| Display | 23.5-inch 4.5K (4,480 x 2,520) Retina display | 23.5-inch 4.5K (4,480 x 2,520) Retina display |
| Ports | 4x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, 1x 3.5mm headphone/mic combo | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
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