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iMac Pro (2017)

A1862 · 2017–2021 · all-in-one

Specifications

Cpu: Intel Xeon W, 8-core 3.2 GHz base config (Turbo Boost to 4.2 GHz); 10-core 3.0 GHz and 18-core 2.3 GHz configure-to-order options
Gpu: Radeon Pro Vega 56 with 8 GB HBM2 base; Radeon Pro Vega 64 with 16 GB HBM2 configure-to-order
Ram: max: 128 GB 2666 MHz DDR4 ECC (4x32 GB) · base: 32 GB 2666 MHz DDR4 ECC
Ports: 4x Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C · 4x USB 3 · SDXC card slot · 10Gb Ethernet · 3.5mm headphone jack
Display: 27-inch Retina 5K (5120x2880), P3 wide color, 500 nits
Storage: base: 1 TB SSD (soldered, PCIe/NVMe via the T2 chip) · options: 2 TB SSD · 4 TB SSD
Os Support: latest: macOS Monterey 12 · shipped: macOS High Sierra 10.13.4
Release Price: $4,999

Variants

Models

8-core Xeon W / Vega 56Base configuration, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD.

10-core Xeon WConfigure-to-order step up, otherwise same chassis and I/O as the base model.

18-core Xeon W / Vega 64Top configure-to-order option, priced well above $10,000 with maxed RAM and storage.

Upgrade paths

RAM

128 GB DDR4 ECC (4x32 GB) · Unlike the standard 2017 iMac, RAM sits behind a small door on the back near the stand, accessible without full disassembly. Must be ECC DDR4 SO-DIMMs to match the base modules.

~$400-600 for a 128 GB kit

MODERATE

storage

Factory SSD only · SSD is soldered to the logic board and tied to the T2 chip for encryption. No practical field upgrade or third-party replacement.

n/a

LOCKED

GPU

Factory GPU only · Vega 56/64 modules are soldered, custom form factor, not swappable.

n/a

LOCKED