Apple iMac "Core i5" 3.5 27" (5K, Late 2014) Specs
Identifiers: Retina 5K, Late 2014 - MF886LL/A - iMac15,1 - A1419 - 2806
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The iMac "Core i5" 3.5 27-Inch Aluminum (Late 2014/Retina 5K) features a 22 nm "Haswell" Quad Core 3.5 GHz Intel "Core i5" (4690) processor with four independent processor cores on a single chip, a 6 MB shared level 3 cache, 8 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3L SDRAM (PC3-12800) installed in pairs (two 4 GB modules), a 1 TB "Fusion Drive" (1 TB hard drive and 128 GB SSD), and a AMD Radeon R9 M290X graphics processor with 2 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory. It also has a built-in "FaceTime HD" webcam and stereo speakers, but lacks an optical drive.
This model has a 27" 5120x2880 LED-backlit 16:9 widescreen IPS display that Apple has dubbed "Retina 5K". 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 backwards compatible), and Bluetooth 4.0.
Compared to the Late 2013 models introduced previously, this model essentially has the same external enclosure, but it has a much higher resolution display as well as a modestly faster processor, a higher performance graphics processor, a "Fusion Drive" by default, and Thunderbolt 2 support.
The "Late 2014" iMac models shipped with a compact aluminum Apple Wireless Keyboard and the choice of either a multi-touch "Magic Mouse," a multi-touch "Magic Trackpad," or a traditional wired Apple mouse.
Also see: What are all the differences between the "Late 2014/Retina 5K" Aluminum iMac models? What are all the differences between these models and the 27-Inch "Late 2013" iMac models?
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| Introduction Date: |
October 16, 2014* |
Discontinued Date: |
October 13, 2015 |
| 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.
*On May 19, 2015, Apple cut the price of this model to US$2299.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2014. |
| Processors: |
1 (4 Cores) |
Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| Geekbench 2 (32): |
10786 |
Geekbench 2 (64): |
12438 |
| 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 iMac15,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 3 (32): |
3541 |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
11334 |
| 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 iMac15,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 3 (64): |
3862 |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
11958 |
| 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 iMac15,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
4219 |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
12002 |
| 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 iMac15,1 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): |
927 |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
2925 |
| 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 iMac15,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Processor Speed: |
3.5 GHz |
Processor Type: |
Core i5 (I5-4690) |
| Details: |
This model is powered by a 22 nm, 64-bit "Fourth Generation" Intel Core i5 "Haswell" (4690) processor with quad cores (four independent processor cores on a single silicon chip, each with one thread). Each core has a dedicated 256k level 2 cache and all processor cores share a single 6 MB level 3 cache. It also supports Turbo Boost 2.0 (up to 3.9 GHz) -- which "automatically boosts the processor speed based on workload" (so if an application is only using one of the four cores it will automatically increase the speed of the core in use and turn off the unused cores).
Also see: How fast are the "Late 2014" Aluminum iMac models compared to one another and the "Late 2013" models? |
| Turbo Boost: |
3.9 GHz |
Custom Speeds: |
4.0 GHz (Core i7) |
| Details: |
This model additionally could be configured with a 4.0 GHz Quad Core "Core i7" processor (I7-4790K) for an extra US$250. 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 4.4 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 1150 (Socket H3)* |
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 1150 socket and can be physically upgraded with a compatible processor with a maximum TDP of 88 W or less.
Also see: Is it possible to upgrade the processor in the "Tapered Edge" Aluminum iMac models? |
| System Bus Speed: |
5 GT/s (DMI2)* |
Cache Bus Speed: |
3.5 GHz (Built-in) |
| Details: |
*This system has a "Direct Media Interface" -- specifically DMI2 -- that "connects between the processor and chipset" in lieu of a traditional system bus. Intel reports that it runs at 5 GT/s. |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
EFI |
EFI Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| L1 Cache: |
32k/32k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
256k (x4), 6 MB |
| Details: |
Each core has its own dedicated 256k level 2 cache and the system has 6 MB of shared level 3 cache. |
| RAM Type: |
PC3-12800 DDR3L |
Min. RAM Speed: |
1600 MHz |
| Details: |
Supports 1600 MHz PC3-12800 DDR3L SDRAM SO-DIMMs (204-pin).
Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the "Late 2014" 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: |
32 GB |
| 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 M290X |
VRAM Type: |
GDDR5 |
| Details: |
This model has an AMD Radeon R9 M290X graphics processor with 2 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory. At the time of purchase, it can be custom configured with an AMD Radeon R9 M295X with 4 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory for an extra US$250.
Which "Tapered Edge" iMac have video processors with dedicated memory? Which have integrated memory? |
| Standard VRAM: |
2 GB |
Maximum VRAM: |
2 GB* |
| Details: |
By default, this model has 2 GB of dedicated GDDR5 video memory. It can be upgraded to 4 GB of dedicated GDDR5 video memory at the time of purchase with the AMD Radeon R9 M295X option for an extra US$250. |
| Built-in Display: |
27" 16:9 Widescreen |
Native Resolution: |
5120x2880 |
| Details: |
This model has a 27" LED-backlit 16:9 widescreen TFT active matrix display with IPS technology and a native resolution of 5120x2880.
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| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
3840x2160* |
| Details: |
*In addition to the internal display, this model can support an external display up to 3840x2160 via Thunderbolt 2 (4K UltraHD). Third-parties have discovered that it also can support two simultaneous 27-Inch Thunderbolt displays at 2560x1440 each in lieu of a single UltraHD display. |
| Standard Storage: |
1 TB (Fusion) |
Std. Storage Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
At the time of purchase, Apple offered a 3 TB "Fusion Drive" (which combines a 128 GB SSD and a 3 TB hard drive) for an extra US$150, a 256 GB SSD for the same price as the stock 1 TB Fusion Drive, a 512 GB SSD for an extra US$300, and a 1 TB SSD for an extra US$800.
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. No Firewire port. |
| 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 Wireless Keyboard |
Incl. Input: |
Magic Mouse/Trackpad |
| Details: |
This model ships with a small aluminum "ultrathin, compact wireless keyboard" (no numeric keypad) and a choice of either the wireless "Magic Mouse", where the "entire top is a seamless multi-touch surface" that allows one to "navigate using intuitive finger gestures," a wireless "Magic Trackpad" that provides multi-touch input like on a recent Apple notebook, or a traditional wired Apple mouse.
Also see: How does the "ultra thin" keyboard provided with the "Aluminum" iMac models compare to a more traditional desktop keyboard? How does it feel? |
| Case Type: |
All-in-One |
Form Factor: |
27" iMac Late 2012 |
| Details: |
The 27-Inch "Late 2014" Aluminum iMac models use a case design that is effectively identical to the earlier "Late 2012" and "Late 2013" models, but 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: |
MF886LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Retina 5K, Late 2014 |
| Details: |
The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1419 (EMC 2806) |
Model ID: |
iMac15,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1419 Model Number, the 2806 EMC Number, and the iMac15,1 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 10.10 (14A389) |
Maximum MacOS: |
11 (Big Sur)* |
| Details: |
*This system fully supports the last version of OS X 10.10 "Yosemite" and 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 does not support macOS Monterey (macOS 12) or later versions of the macOS.
Also see: Which Macs are compatible with macOS Big Sur (macOS 11)? What are the system requirements? What are the major new features? |
| Minimum Windows: |
7 (64-Bit)* |
Maximum Windows: |
10 (64-Bit)* |
| Details: |
*The pre-installed version of Apple's Boot Camp BCA supports the 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Windows 8. 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$2499* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$400-US$500 |
| Details: |
*On May 19, 2015, Apple cut the price of this model to US$2299.
Photo Credit: Apple Computer. |
Global original prices for the iMac "Core i5" 3.5 27" (5K, Late 2014) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$2749 |
Brazil: |
R$13.999 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $42,999 |
United States: |
US$2499* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€2599 |
Belgium: |
€2629 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 19,999 |
Finland: |
€2699 |
| France: |
€2599 |
Germany: |
€2599 |
| Ireland: |
€2699 |
Italy: |
€2629 |
| Luxembourg: |
€2498,64 |
Netherlands: |
€2629 |
| Norway: |
NOK 21.990 |
Portugal: |
€2699 |
| Spain: |
€2629 |
Sweden: |
SEK 24.995 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 2'799 |
United Kingdom: |
£1999 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 17,988 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$18,888 |
| India: |
Rs 179,900 |
Indonesia: |
Rp 32,999,000 |
| Japan: |
¥258,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 3,090,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 7,999 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 126,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$3,388 |
Taiwan: |
NT$81,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 85,900 |
Vietnam: |
VND 57,999,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$2999 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$3699 |
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