APPLE has updated its iMac line with up to 8-core Intel 9th-generation processors for the first time and powerful Vega graphics options, delivering dramatic increases in both computer and graphics performance.
The performance boost is combined with the Retina display, sleek all-in-one design, quiet operation, fast storage and memory, modern connectivity and macOS Mojave.
“With up to 8-core processors and powerful Vega graphics, the iMac line-up is stronger than ever,” said Tom Boger, Apple’s senior director of Mac Product Marketing.
He said users will experience dramatically faster performance for a wide range of everyday computing tasks, from editing photos to playing demanding games, composing music or even creating a feature film.
The 21.5-inch iMac now features 8th-generation quad-core, and for the first time 6-core processors, delivering up to 60 percent faster performance, while the 27-inch iMac comes with up to 9th-generation 6-core and 8-core processors, delivering up to 2.4 times faster performance.
MORE POWER
For those who are into heavy graphics and multimedia content work, the availability of
Radeon Pro Vega graphics on the new iMac may put a smile on their faces.
The Radeon Pro Vega graphics on the 21.5-inch iMac is said to deliver up to 80 percent faster graphics performance, while the 27-inch iMac with Radeon Pro Vega can give up to 50 percent faster graphics performance, ideal for pros with graphics-intensive workloads, such as developing 3D content, editing videos with complex effects or designing high-resolution games.
Apple has also made the Retina display more gorgeous with up to 14.7 million pixels, one billion colours, 500 nits of brightness, P3 wide colour gamut and a better viewing angle.
All these pixels result in text that looks like a printed page, sharper photos with more detail, and the ability to edit 4K video at full resolution.
Besides that, all new Macs come with macOS Mojave, the latest version Apple’s desktop operating system, with features inspired by pros but designed for everyone.
In macOS Mojave, Dark Mode transforms the desktop with a dramatic new look that puts the focus on user content, Stacks organises messy desktops by automatically stacking files into neat groups and FaceTime supports group calling.
The macOS Mojave also brings iOS apps, including News, Stocks, Voice Memos and Home to the Mac and features a redesigned Mac App Store with rich editorial content and the addition of apps from top developers, including Microsoft and Adobe.
The 21.5-inch iMacs prices start from RM 4,749, while the 27-inch models’ prices start from RM7,699.