CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA, October 31 – Apple has unveiled the new 24-inch iMac, featuring the powerful M3 chip, enhancing its reputation as the world’s premier all-in-one computer. With a stunning design, a 4.5K Retina display, and Apple’s efficient silicon technology, the new iMac boasts up to 2x faster performance compared to the previous generation with M1. For those upgrading from Intel-based iMacs, the new M3-powered iMac is up to 2.5x faster than the most popular 27-inch models, and 4x faster than the most powerful 21.5-inch model.
It offers a wealth of performance improvements, an expansive display, faster wireless connectivity, and a seamless experience with iPhones. Customers can place orders for the new iMac starting today, with availability beginning on November 7. The M3 chip is at the heart of the new iMac, providing a significant boost in performance. It features an 8-core CPU, up to a 10-core GPU, and supports up to 24GB of unified memory. The M3 chip is up to 2x faster than the previous M1 generation, enabling users to experience a noticeable increase in speed and power across various tasks, from everyday productivity apps to creative pursuits, such as editing high-resolution photos and 4K video streams.
The next-generation GPU in the M3 chip supports hardware-accelerated mesh shading and ray tracing, delivering more accurate lighting and shadows for realistic gaming experiences and faster three-dimensional design and creation. The iMac also boasts a 16-core Neural Engine and a cutting-edge media engine, offering exceptional machine learning and video performance. The new iMac is designed to cater to a wide range of users, including small businesses, students, gamers, and everyday consumers. It excels in productivity, with tasks such as web browsing, productivity apps like Microsoft Excel, and gaming performing up to 50 percent faster.
For creative professionals, the iMac offers the capability to edit and play back up to 12 streams of 4K video, produce video projects in Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro up to 2x faster, and process photos in apps like Adobe Photoshop up to 2x faster. For users upgrading from Intel-based iMacs, the M3-powered iMac offers a substantial performance boost. It is 4x faster than the most powerful 21.5-inch iMac model and up to 2.5x faster than the most popular 27-inch iMac models. The iMac’s 24-inch, 4.5K Retina display boasts 11.3 million pixels and a vibrant viewing experience. It also includes industry-leading features such as an advanced camera, speakers, and mics, as well as options for Touch ID.
The new iMac stands out not only for its performance but also for its design and features. It features an expansive 4.5K Retina display with over a billion colors, Wi-Fi 6E for faster wireless connectivity, and a six-speaker sound system for a top-notch video conferencing experience. The iMac comes in a spectrum of seven vibrant colors, and its strikingly thin design is made possible by Apple’s silicon technology. Users can also choose a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for added security and convenience.
To complement the hardware upgrades, the new iMac runs on macOS Sonoma, which brings new features like customizable widgets, improved video conferencing capabilities, and enhancements to Safari. Game Mode prioritizes graphics tasks, offering smoother and more immersive gameplay. The new 24-inch iMac with the M3 chip is set to redefine the all-in-one computer experience, offering an enticing combination of design, performance, and efficiency.
