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Apple iMac 24-inch (M3)

Apple iMac 24-inch (M3, 2023), Vibrant All-in-One Desktop, 4.5K Retina Display, Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and up to 10-Core GPU, Hardware-Accelerated Ray Tracing, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Six-Speaker Sound System.

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Overview

The Apple iMac 24-inch (M3) (released in October 2023) brings next-generation performance and efficiency to the iconic all-in-one design, powered by the advanced M3 chip with support for hardware-accelerated ray tracing and up to 24GB of unified memory.

A comprehensive overview of its design, specifications, software, and pricing details includes:

1. Design and Build

  • Form Factor: Ultra-thin 11.5mm flat-back aluminum enclosure combining computer internals and display into a single unit.
  • Dimensions & Weight: Height: 46.1 cm (18.1 inches); Width: 54.7 cm (21.5 inches); Stand Depth: 14.7 cm (5.8 inches); Weight: 4.43 kg to 4.48 kg (9.75 to 9.88 lbs depending on configuration).
  • Materials: Precision-crafted anodized aluminum chassis with matching woven USB-C cables and peripherals.

2. Display and Visual Architecture

  • Display: 24-inch 4.5K Retina display with 4483 x 2520 resolution, 500 nits brightness, wide color (P3), and True Tone technology.

3. Performance and Processing

  • Processor: Apple M3 chip featuring an 8-core CPU (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) and configurable 8-core or 10-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing.
  • Unified Memory: Configurable with 8GB, 16GB, or 24GB of high-speed unified memory.
  • Storage: Fast SSD storage options ranging from 256GB up to 2TB.

4. Audio, Connectivity & Wireless

  • Camera & Audio: 1080p FaceTime HD camera powered by the M3 image signal processor, studio-quality three-mic array, and six-speaker sound system supporting Spatial Audio.
  • Wireless: Upgraded Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3 wireless connectivity.
  • Ports: Up to two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports and two USB 3 ports, plus Gigabit Ethernet on select configurations.

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Technical Specifications

Building upon the foundational overview, this technical deep-dive specification sheet provides a granular look at the hardware architecture, port configurations, display panels, and system metrics of the Apple iMac 24-inch (M3).

1. Physical Dimensions and Weight

  • Height: 46.1 cm (18.1 inches)
  • Width: 54.7 cm (21.5 inches)
  • Stand Depth: 14.7 cm (5.8 inches)
  • Weight: 4.44 kg (9.79 lbs) / 4.48 kg (9.88 lbs) depending on port tier

2. Display Specifications

  • Panel: 24-inch (diagonal) 4.5K Retina display
  • Resolution: 4483 x 2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch
  • Brightness & Gamut: 500 nits brightness, Wide color (P3), True Tone technology

3. Processor and Graphics

  • Chipset: Apple M3 chip (8-core CPU with 4 performance and 4 efficiency cores)
  • GPU: 8-core or 10-core integrated GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing
  • Neural Engine: 16-core Neural Engine

4. Connections and Expansion

  • I/O: Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports (plus two USB 3 ports and Gigabit Ethernet on 10-core GPU model), 3.5mm headphone jack.

5. Operating System Support

  • Compatibility: Fully compatible with macOS Sonoma, macOS Sequoia, and later versions.