Apple iMac "Core i5" 3.2 27" (5K, Late 2015) Specs
Identifiers: Retina 5K, Late 2015 - MK462LL/A* - iMac17,1 - A1419 - 2834
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The iMac "Core i5" 3.2 27-Inch Aluminum (Retina 5K, Late 2015/Skylake) features a 14-nm "Skylake" Quad Core 3.2 GHz Intel "Core i5" processor (6500) with four independent processor "cores" on a single chip, a 6 MB shared level 3 cache, 8 GB of 1867 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM (PC3-14900) installed in pairs (two 4 GB modules), either a 1 TB (7200 RPM) hard drive or a 1 TB "Fusion Drive," and an AMD Radeon R9 M380 or AMD Radeon R9 M390 graphics processor with 2 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory. It also has a built-in "FaceTime HD" webcam and stereo speakers.
This model has a 27" 5120x2880 LED-backlit 16:9 widescreen IPS DCI-P3 "Retina 5K" display. The rear of the case is aluminum and is thicker in the middle and tapers to a razor thin 5 mm at the edges.
Connectivity includes four USB 3.0 ports, dual Thunderbolt 2 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ac Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n compatible), and Bluetooth 4.0.
Compared to its predecessor, this model essentially has the same external enclosure, but it has a higher quality DCI-P3 "Retina 5K" display with a wider color gamut as well as a more advanced architecture and graphics architecture.
The "Late 2015" iMac models shipped with a compact aluminum Apple Magic Keyboard and the choice of either a multi-touch "Magic Mouse 2" or a traditional wired Apple mouse. For an additional US$50, one also could upgrade from the Magic Mouse 2 to the "Magic Trackpad 2," which provides multi-touch and pressure-sensitive "Force Touch" capabilities.
Also see:
- What are all the differences between the "Late 2015" Aluminum iMac models?
- What are all of the differences between the "Late 2015" Aluminum iMac models and the models replaced?
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| Introduction Date: |
October 13, 2015 |
Discontinued Date: |
June 5, 2017 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" 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.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2015. |
| Processors: |
1 (4 Cores) |
Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| Geekbench 2 (32): |
9645 |
Geekbench 2 (64): |
11014 |
| 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 iMac17,1 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): |
3552 |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
10953 |
| 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 iMac17,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 3 (64): |
3479 |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
11696 |
| 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 iMac17,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
4375 |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
12144 |
| 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 iMac17,1 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): |
850 |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
2933 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the Mac 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 5 user submissions for Macs with the iMac17,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Processor Speed: |
3.2 GHz |
Processor Type: |
Core i5 (I5-6500) |
| Details: |
This model is powered by a 14 nm, 64-bit "Sixth Generation" Intel Core i5 "Skylake" (I5-6500) processor which includes four independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip. Each core has a dedicated 256k level 2 cache, shares 6 MB of level 3 cache, and has an integrated memory controller (dual channel).
This system also supports "Turbo Boost 2.0" -- which "automatically increases the speed of the active cores" to improve performance when needed (up to 3.6 GHz for this model). It has four hardware processor cores and four "threads" for software multitasking.
Also see: How much faster are the "Late 2015" iMac models than the models replaced? |
| Turbo Boost: |
3.6 GHz |
Custom Speeds: |
N/A |
| Details: |
The higher-end configuration of this model (MK472LL/A) additionally can be configured with a 4.0 GHz Quad Core "Core i7" processor (I7-6700K) for an extra US$300. This "Core i7" processor supports Hyper-Threading (it has two threads per core for a total of eight threads for the system) as well as Turbo Boost 2.0 (the system can dynamically increase the processor clockspeed to 4.2 GHz when tasks demand). It has a larger 8 MB level 3 cache, too.
As requested by readers, EveryMac.com also has documented this custom configuration as its own model. |
| Processor Upgrade: |
LGA 1151* |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
*Officially, Apple provides no information about whether or not the processor in this model can be upgraded and the company does not intend for one to upgrade the processor either. However, the processor is mounted on a LGA 1151 socket and can be physically upgraded with a compatible processor with a maximum TDP of 91 W or less.
Also see: Is it possible to upgrade the processor in the "Tapered Edge" Aluminum iMac models? |
| System Bus Speed: |
8 GT/s* |
Cache Bus Speed: |
3.2 GHz (Built-in) |
| Details: |
*This system has a "Direct Media Interface" -- specifically DMI3 -- that "connects between the processor and chipset" in lieu of a traditional system bus. Intel reports that it runs at 8 GT/s. |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
EFI |
EFI Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| L1 Cache: |
32k/32k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
256k x4, 6 MB (on chip) |
| Details: |
Each core has its own dedicated 256k level 2 cache and the system has 6 MB of shared level 3 cache. |
| RAM Type: |
PC3-14900 DDR3 |
Min. RAM Speed: |
1867 MHz |
| Details: |
Supports 1867 MHz PC3-14900 DDR3 SDRAM SO-DIMMs (204-pin).
Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the "Late 2015" Tapered Edge Aluminum iMac models? Is it even possible? What type of RAM do they use? How much RAM does each model actually support? |
| Standard RAM: |
8 GB |
Maximum RAM: |
64 GB* |
| Details: |
By default, 8 GB is installed as two 4 GB memory modules (and two slots are unoccupied).
*Officially, this model supports four 8 GB modules -- one in each slot for a maximum of 32 GB of memory. However, as first discovered by site sponsor OWC, it actually will support 64 GB of memory using four 16 GB modules.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this iMac.
In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells memory and other upgrades for this iMac.
In Germany, site sponsor CompuRAM sells memory and other upgrades for this iMac.
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Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
4 |
| Details: |
This system has four RAM slots and the RAM can be upgraded after purchase. |
| Video Card: |
Radeon R9 M380/M390* |
VRAM Type: |
GDDR5 |
| Details: |
This model has either an AMD Radeon R9 M380 (MK462LL/A) or AMD Radeon R9 M390 (MK472LL/A) graphics processor with 2 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory.
Which "Tapered Edge" iMac have video processors with dedicated memory? Which have integrated memory? |
| Standard VRAM: |
2 GB |
Maximum VRAM: |
2 GB |
| Details: |
This model has 2 GB of dedicated GDDR5 video memory. |
| Built-in Display: |
27" 16:9 Widescreen |
Native Resolution: |
5120x2880 |
| Details: |
This model has a 27" LED-backlit 16:9 widescreen TFT active matrix "Retina 5K" display with IPS technology, a native resolution of 5120x2880, and an expanded DCI-P3 color gamut.
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| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
5120x2880* |
| Details: |
*This model can simultaneously support the internal display at full native resolution and either a single external 5120x2880 dual-cable external display or two external 4096x2160 displays. |
| Standard Storage: |
1 TB HDD |
Std. Storage Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
This model is equipped by default with either a 1 TB (7200 RPM) hard drive (MK462LL/A) or a 1 TB "Fusion" Drive, which combines a 24 GB SSD and a 1 TB hard drive (MK472LL/A). It has a Serial ATA (6 Gb/s) connector for a 3.5" hard drive.
At the time of purchase, Apple offered a 2 TB "Fusion Drive" (which combines a 128 GB SSD and a 2 TB hard drive) for an extra US$200, a 3 TB "Fusion Drive" (which combines a 128 GB SSD and a 3 TB hard drive) for an extra US$300, a 256 GB SSD for an extra US$100, a 512 GB SSD for an extra US$400, or a 1 TB SSD for an extra US$900.
Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive in the "Tapered Edge" Aluminum iMac models? What type of storage do they support? Is it even possible to upgrade these models?
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this iMac.
In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells storage upgrades for this iMac.
In Australia, site sponsor Upgradeable sells storage upgrades for this iMac.
Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Storage Dimensions: |
3.5" (26.10 mm)/Proprietary* |
Storage Interface: |
Serial ATA (6 Gb/s)/PCIe* |
| Details: |
*This model has a SATA III (6 Gb/s) connector for a 3.5" hard drive as well as a proprietary PCIe connector for an SSD. If the SSD is not installed at the time of purchase, the connector still is present and later professional or self-installation is possible. |
| Standard Optical: |
None* |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
*This iMac does not have an internal optical drive. Site sponsor Adorama offers the external Apple USB SuperDrive for US$79. It writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL at 4X, DVD-R and DVD+R at 8X, DVD-RW at 6X, DVD+RW at 8X, reads DVD at 8X, writes CD-R at 24X, writes CD-RW at 16X, and reads CD at 24X.
Site sponsor Other World Computing also has a variety of compact external optical drive options that may be of interest, including some with Blu-ray capability.
Also see: What are the full capabilities of the external SuperDrive? Can it be used with other Macs? |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100/1000Base-T |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11ac* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
4.0 |
| Details: |
*802.11ac Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n backwards compatible) and Bluetooth 4.0 standard. |
| USB Ports: |
4 (3.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
None |
| Details: |
Four USB 3.0 ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
SDXC SD Card |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external expansion options and hand-picked accessories like external storage, stands, keyboards, cables, adapters, speakers, and more for this iMac. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
Apple Magic Keyboard |
Incl. Input: |
Magic Mouse 2* |
| Details: |
*This model ships with a small aluminum wireless compact keyboard (without a numeric keypad) with a rechargeable battery. By default, it also ships with the wireless "Magic Mouse 2" with multi-touch surface support although this may be substituted with a traditional Wired Apple Mouse at no extra charge. For an extra US$50, one can change the Magic Mouse 2 for an also wireless "Magic Trackpad 2" that provides multi-touch input and Force Touch (which provides different options depending on the pressure and duration of a touch or press). For an additional US$129, one can have both a Magic Mouse 2 and a Magic Trackpad 2. |
| Case Type: |
All-in-One |
Form Factor: |
27" iMac Late 2012 |
| Details: |
The 27-Inch "Late 2015" Aluminum iMac models use a case design that is effectively identical to the earlier "Late 2012," "Late 2013" and "Late 2014" models, but both the display and the internals are different. All of these lines have a glass front laminated directly to the LCD and an aluminum back that is thicker in the middle and tapers to a razor thin 5 mm edge. The entire device sits upon an aluminum "foot" that is 8 inches (20.3 cm) deep. |
| Apple Order No: |
MK462LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Retina 5K, Late 2015 |
| Details: |
*MK462LL/A refers to the configuration with a 1 TB (7200 RPM) hard drive and an AMD Radeon M380 graphics processor. MK472LL/A refers to the configuration with a 1 TB "Fusion Drive" and an AMD Radeon M390 graphics processor. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1419 (EMC 2834) |
Model ID: |
iMac17,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1419 Model Number, the 2834 EMC Number, and the iMac17,1 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 |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X 10.11 (15A4310) |
Maximum MacOS: |
12.x (Monterey)* |
| Details: |
*This system fully supports the last version of OS X 10.11 "El Capitan" including Metal graphics acceleration. It is fully supported by the last version of macOS Sierra (10.12) and macOS High Sierra (10.13), also. Running macOS High Sierra (10.13) or later, it supports HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding), but it does not support hardware accelerated HEVC.
This model is compatible with the final version of macOS Mojave (10.14), macOS Catalina (10.15), and macOS Big Sur (macOS 11), as well. It additionally supports the final version of macOS Monterey (macOS 12), but it does not support AirPlay to Mac and the more minor Spatial Audio, Portrait Mode, 3D Landmarks, and Interactive Globe features. It does not support macOS Ventura (macOS 13) or later.
Also see: Which Macs are compatible with macOS Monterey (macOS 12)? What are the system requirements? What are the major new features? Do all features work with all supported Macs? |
| Minimum Windows: |
10 (64-Bit)* |
Maximum Windows: |
10 (64-Bit)* |
| Details: |
*The pre-installed version of Apple's Boot Camp 6 supports the 64-bit version of Windows 10. Earlier versions of Windows are not supported. |
| 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: |
20.3 x 25.6 x 8 |
Avg. Weight: |
21 lbs. (9.54 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (51.6 cm, 65.0 cm, 20.3 cm). |
| Original Price (US): |
US$1799, US$1999* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$450-US$550 |
| Details: |
*Configured with a 1 TB (7200 RPM) hard drive (MK462LL/A) and a AMD Radeon M380 graphics processor, this model originally was US$1799. Configured with a 1 TB "Fusion Drive" and AMD Radeon M390 graphics processor, it was US$1999 (MK472LL/A).
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Global original prices for the iMac "Core i5" 3.2 27" (5K, Late 2015) 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
| Canada: |
C$2299, C$2599 |
Brazil: |
R$16.999, R$18.999 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $37,999, $41,999 |
United States: |
US$1799, US$1999* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€2099, €2299 |
Belgium: |
€2129, €2329 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 15,999, 17,999 |
Finland: |
€2149, €2349 |
| France: |
€2099, €2299 |
Germany: |
€2099, €2299 |
| Ireland: |
€2149, €2349 |
Italy: |
€2129, €2329 |
| Luxembourg: |
€2058,62, €2252,00 |
Netherlands: |
€2129, €2329 |
| Norway: |
NOK 20.490, 22.490 |
Portugal: |
€2149, €2349 |
| Spain: |
€2129, €2329 |
Sweden: |
SEK 19.995, 21.995 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 2'049, 2'279 |
United Kingdom: |
£1449, £1599 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 13,488, 14,988 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$13,888, HK$15,488 |
| India: |
Rs 148,900 |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
¥208,800, ¥238,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 2,490,000, 269,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 7,999, 8,999 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 93,990, 103,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$2,688, S$2,988 |
Taiwan: |
NT$61,900, NT$68,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 67,900, 74,900 |
Vietnam: |
VND 43,880,000, 49,880,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$2799, A$3099 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$3249, NZ$3599 |
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