Overview
The Apple Mac Pro (2019) represents a landmark return to a modular, highly upgradeable tower architecture, engineered for professionals demanding supreme CPU processing, graphics power, and expansive PCIe slot configuration options.
A comprehensive overview of its design, specifications, software, and features includes:
1. Design and Build
- Form Factor: Professional tower workstation featuring a stainless steel space frame and a removable aluminum housing shell with a unique lattice pattern for optimized thermal airflow.
- Dimensions & Weight: Height: 20.8 inches (52.9 cm); Width: 17.7 inches (45.0 cm); Depth: 8.58 inches (21.8 cm); Weight: 39.7 pounds (18.0 kg) [Optional wheels increase height slightly].
- Materials: Premium milled aluminum and stainless steel framework.
2. Performance and Processing
- Processor: Intel Xeon W processors ranging from an 8-core base up to a powerhouse 28-core option with Turbo Boost speeds up to 4.4GHz.
- Unified Memory: Six-channel memory architecture supporting up to 1.5TB of high-speed DDR4 ECC RAM across 12 physical slots.
- Storage: High-security SSD storage configurations ranging from 256GB up to 8TB, backed by the Apple T2 Security Chip.
3. Connectivity and Expansion
- Ports: Two USB-A ports, four Thunderbolt 3 ports (two on top, two on I/O card), and dual 10Gb Ethernet ports.
- Expansion Slots: Eight PCI Express (PCIe) expansion slots for unmatched hardware customization and MPX module integration.
- Wireless: 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0.
Technical Specifications
Building upon the foundational overview, this technical deep-dive specification sheet provides a granular look at the hardware architecture, slot layouts, and system metrics of the Apple Mac Pro (2019).
1. Physical Dimensions and Weight
- Height: 20.8 inches (52.9 cm); 21.9 inches (55.7 cm) with optional wheels
- Width: 17.7 inches (45.0 cm)
- Depth: 8.58 inches (21.8 cm)
- Weight: 39.7 pounds (18.0 kg)
2. Processor Options
- Intel Xeon W: Available in 8-core (3.5GHz), 12-core (3.3GHz), 16-core (3.2GHz), 24-core (2.7GHz), and 28-core (2.5GHz) configurations with extensive cache up to 66.5MB.
3. Storage and Memory Architecture
- Memory: 6-channel DDR4 ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM supporting capacities from 32GB up to 1.5TB across 12 DIMM slots.
- Storage: High-performance SSD modules configurable from 256GB up to 8TB, encrypted via the Apple T2 Security Chip.
4. Graphics and PCIe Expansion
- Graphics Options: Support for MPX Modules including AMD Radeon Pro 580X, W5500X, W5700X, Vega II, and Vega II Duo, up to dual GPUs connected via Infinity Fabric Link.
- PCIe Slots: 8 PCI Express expansion slots (four double-wide slots, three single-wide slots, and one half-length x4 slot pre-configured with the Apple I/O card).
5. Operating System Support
- Compatibility: Ships with macOS Catalina; supports major subsequent macOS releases.