Apple Mac Pro "Eight Core" 3.0 (2,1) Specs
Identifiers: Mac Pro - BTO/CTO - MacPro2,1 - A1186 - 2138
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The Mac Pro "Eight Core" 3.0, which identifies itself via a unique MacPro2,1 model identifier, is a custom configuration of the original Mac Pro. It is powered by two 3 GHz Quad Core Xeon X5365 (Clovertown) processors with 8 MB of dedicated level 2 cache per processor, a 128-bit SSE3 vector engine, and 1.33 GHz "64-bit dual independent frontside buses."
By default, it was configured with 1.0 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 ECC "fully-buffered" FB-DIMM memory (with a heatsink design that is a bit different from generic FB-DIMMs), a 250 GB (7200 RPM) 3 Gb/s Serial ATA hard drive, a double-layer 16X "SuperDrive", and a NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT video card with 256 MB of GDDR2 SDRAM, one dual-link DVI port and one single-link DVI port.
Expansion includes two external 5.25" "optical" bays (one occupied by default), four internal 3.5" "cable-free, direct attach" hard drive bays (three free by default), and four PCIe slots (three free with one graphics card installed). Ports include dual Gigabit Ethernet, five USB 2.0 ports, two Firewire "400" ports, two Firewire "800" ports, and optical digital audio in/out, among others. AirPort Extreme (802.11g/n), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, and a modem are optional.
Also see: What are the differences between the original Mac Pro configurations?
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| Introduction Date: |
April 4, 2007* |
Discontinued Date: |
January 8, 2008 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" typically refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*On April 4, 2007, Apple began offering a 3 GHz Quad Core Xeon X5365 custom configuration of the original Mac Pro. As this model identifies itself with a unique MacPro2,1 identifier and has a variety of other unique characteristics, EveryMac.com has documented it as its own model.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2007. |
| Processors: |
2 (8 Cores) |
Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| Geekbench 2 (32): |
9239 |
Geekbench 2 (64): |
10835 |
| Details: |
Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the MacPro2,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Geekbench 3 (32): |
1552 |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
10433 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacPro2,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Geekbench 3 (64): |
1662 |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
11071 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the MacPro2,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 64-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
1804 |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
8028 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the MacPro2,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
N/A |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
N/A |
| Details: |
The Geekbench 5 benchmark does not support this Mac. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the MacPro2,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Processor Speed: |
3.0 GHz |
Processor Type: |
Q. Core Xeon X5365 x2 |
| Details: |
Each of two Xeon X5365 (Clovertown) Quad Core processors have four independent processor "cores" with 8 MB of level 2 cache per processor. It also features a 128-bit SSE vector engine, 64-bit data paths and registers.
Also see: How much faster and slower are the custom configurations of the original Mac Pro? |
| Turbo Boost: |
N/A |
Custom Speeds: |
N/A |
| Processor Upgrade: |
LGA 771 Sockets |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
*Details regarding the processor mounting can be added when they become available. By default, this type of processor uses a Socket P (LGA 3647). |
| System Bus Speed: |
1.33 GHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
3 GHz (Built-in) |
| Details: |
1.33 GHz 64-bit dual independent frontside buses. |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
EFI |
EFI Architecture: |
32-Bit |
| L1 Cache: |
N/A |
L2/L3 Cache: |
8 MB* |
| Details: |
Each processor has 8 MB of level 2 cache shared between its four cores (16 MB total). |
| RAM Type: |
PC5300 DDR2 ECC |
Min. RAM Speed: |
667 MHz |
| Details: |
Uses "667 MHz DDR2 ECC fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) memory" with a heatsink design that is a bit different than generic FB-DIMMs and has "up to [a] 256-bit wide memory architecture".
Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the Mac Pro? How much RAM of what type does it support? |
| Standard RAM: |
1 GB |
Maximum RAM: |
32 GB* |
| Details: |
1.0 GB of RAM installed as two 512 MB modules. 6 slots free. RAM must be installed in pairs, and for "best acoustic performance" contain an "Apple-approved heat sink".
*Apple officially supports a maximum of 16 GB of RAM but third-parties have been able to upgrade the system to 32 GB of RAM using eight 4 GB memory modules.
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Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
8 |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the system has "eight FB-DIMM slots on two memory riser cards (4 slots per card)." |
| Video Card: |
GeForce 7300 GT |
VRAM Type: |
GDDR2 SDRAM |
| Details: |
The default NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT with 256 MB of GDDR2 SDRAM is installed in a "double-wide" 16-lane PCI Express slot. It has one single-link DVI port and one dual-link DVI port. Other graphics card options included the 512 MB ATI Radeon X1900 XT and the 512 MB NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500, Stereo 3D with two dual-link DVI ports.
Also see: What are the default graphics cards provided with each Mac Pro? What Mac Pro compatible video cards are available for purchase later? Which video cards have which ports?
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| Standard VRAM: |
256 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
256 MB |
| Details: |
Other graphics cards could be pre-installed at the time of purchase or installed later. Two other cards were offered at the time of purchase with 512 MB of memory. |
| Display Support: |
Up to 8 Displays* |
Resolution Support: |
2560x1600* |
| Details: |
Apple advertised that this model can support "up to eight displays" with four NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT graphics cards installed, each supporting two displays (one card is installed by default). The NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT is capable of supporting "digital resolutions up to 1920 by 1200" pixels, the dual-link DVI port supports "up to 2560 by [1]600 pixels". It also supports analog resolutions "up to 2048 by 1536". |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
1920x1200 |
| Details: |
The NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT is capable of simultaneously supporting a 30" display like the 30" Cinema Display HD (2560x1600 native) and a 23" display like the 23" Cinema Display (1920x1200 native).
Also see: Apple Cinema Displays. |
| Standard Storage: |
250 GB HDD |
Std. Storage Speed: |
7200 RPM |
| Storage Dimensions: |
3.5" (25.4 mm) |
Storage Interface: |
Serial ATA (3 Gb/s) |
| Details: |
Apple formally supports up to 2 TB of storage with four 3.5" 500 GB hard drives (one in each internal bay).
Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drives in the Mac Pro to SSDs? What SSD options are available? Which SSD configuration provides the fastest performance? |
| Standard Optical: |
6X DL "SuperDrive" |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this PATA "16X" double layer DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive "writes DVD-R discs at up to 16x speed, writes DVD+R DL discs at up to 6x speed, reads DVDs at up to 16x speed, writes CD-R and CD-RW discs at up to 24x speed, [and] reads CDs at up to 32x speed."
Also see: What options are available for the second "optical drive bay" on the Mac Pro? How do you install a second optical drive or replace the primary one? |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
Gigabit (x2) |
| Details: |
An external Apple USB Modem was available for US$49. The system has
"two independent 10/100/1000BASE-T [Gigabit] Ethernet (RJ-45) interfaces with support for jumbo frames." |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11a/b/g/n (Opt) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
2.0+EDR (Optional) |
| Details: |
AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR can be installed at additional cost. |
| USB Ports: |
5 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
2 (400), 2 (800) |
| Details: |
The Mac Pro has five USB 2.0 ports on the system (two on the front panel and three on the back), two Firewire "400" ports (one on the front and one on the back), and two Firewire "800" ports (one on the front and one on the back). Apple also advertised "two USB 1.1 ports on included keyboard". |
| Expansion Slots: |
4 PCIe, AP/BL* |
Expansion Bays: |
4 3.5", 2 5.25" |
| Details: |
*The Mac Pro has four PCIe expansion slots (one double-wide 16-lane PCI Express slot is occupied by the NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT in the default configuration, and three full-length PCI Express expansion slots are open). Apple also reports that the system has "configurable bandwidth that mechanically supports 16-lane cards [and supports] 300W combined max for all PCI Express slots."
Also see: How does the Mac Pro allocate lanes for the PCIe bus? What configurations are possible?
AirPort Extreme (802.11g/n) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR can be installed at additional cost.
In the default configuration, one internal 3.5" bay is occupied by a hard drive and three are free, and one external 5.25" bay is occupied by a "SuperDrive" and the other is free. The no longer available Developer's Note also documented "two unpopulated 3 Gbps SATA buses for expansion".
Also see: How many PCI slots of what type are provided by each Mac Pro model? How do you install a PCIe card in the Mac Pro?
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of internal and external expansion options and hand-picked accessories ranging from internal PCIe cards to external storage, stands, keyboards, cables, adapters, and more for this Mac Pro. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
Apple Keyboard |
Incl. Input: |
Mighty Mouse |
| Details: |
Also includes a USB keyboard extension cable. |
| Case Type: |
Tower |
Form Factor: |
Mac Pro |
| Apple Order No: |
BTO/CTO |
Apple Subfamily: |
Mac Pro |
| Apple Model No: |
A1186 (EMC 2138) |
Model ID: |
MacPro2,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1186 Model Number, the 2138 EMC Number, and the MacPro2,1 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Battery Type: |
N/A |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Details: |
This system uses a 922-6476 3.6V lithium battery. |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X 10.4.9 (8P4037) |
Maximum MacOS: |
X 10.7.5* |
| Details: |
*This system can run the last version of OS X 10.7 "Lion" if upgraded to at least 2 GB of RAM. However, although it has a 64-bit processor, it has a 32-bit EFI and cannot boot in 64-bit mode. It also does not support "OpenCL" running the default video card or the other build-to-order video cards that were offered via custom configuration. Please also note that OS X Lion is not capable of running Mac OS X apps originally written for the PowerPC processor as it does not support the "Rosetta" environment.
Also see: How can I upgrade or "hack" the original Mac Pro models to run OS X 10.8 "Mountain Lion"? Is it even possible? |
| Minimum Windows: |
XP SP2 (32-Bit)* |
Maximum Windows: |
7 (32-Bit)* |
| Details: |
*Apple's Boot Camp 4 originally only supported the 32-bit version Windows Vista on this model (with drivers from the provided Mac OS X DVD that shipped with the computer). However, earlier versions of Boot Camp support the 32-bit version of Windows XP SP2. Also, Apple subsequently added support for the 32-bit of Windows 7 with a subsequent version of Boot Camp 4.
Furthermore, the system does meet Microsoft's minimum requirements for Windows 8 and readers have reported successfully running the operating system with appropriate drivers. |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
None |
Windows Support: |
Boot/Virtualization |
| Details: |
Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs?
For more on running Windows on Intel Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
| Dimensions: |
20.1 x 8.1 x 18.7 |
Avg. Weight: |
42.4 lbs. (19.2 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (51.1 cm, 20.6 cm, 47.5 cm). |
| Original Price (US): |
US$3999 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$100-US$250 |
| Details: |
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
Photo Credit: Apple Computer. |
Global original prices for the Mac Pro "Eight Core" 3.0 (2,1) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North & South America
| Mexico: |
N/A |
United States: |
US$3999 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
N/A |
| Denmark: |
N/A |
Finland: |
N/A |
| Luxembourg: |
N/A |
Netherlands: |
N/A |
| Norway: |
N/A |
Portugal: |
N/A |
| Switzerland: |
N/A |
United Kingdom: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
N/A |
Hong Kong: |
N/A |
| India: |
N/A |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Malaysia: |
N/A |
The Philippines: |
N/A |
| Singapore: |
N/A |
Taiwan: |
N/A |
| Thailand: |
N/A |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
N/A |
New Zealand: |
N/A |
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