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Apple iMac "Core i5" 3.5 27" (5K, Mid-2017) Specs

Identifiers: Retina 5K, Mid-2017 - MNEA2LL/A - iMac18,3 - A1419 - 3070

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27-Inch Mid-2017 5K iMacThe iMac "Core i5" 3.5 27-Inch Aluminum (Retina 5K, Mid-2017/Kaby Lake) features a 14-nm "Kaby Lake" 3.5 GHz Intel "Core i5" processor (7600) with four independent processor "cores" on a single chip, a 6 MB shared level 3 cache, 8 GB of easy to upgrade 2400 MHz DDR4 SDRAM, a 1 TB Hard Drive+SSD "Fusion" drive, and a Radeon Pro 575 graphics processor with 4 GB of dedicated VRAM. 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 3 (USB-C) ports, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.2.

Compared to its predecessor, this model essentially has the same external enclosure, but it has a more advanced processor and architecture, a brighter display, and Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports.

By default, the "Mid-2017" iMac models shipped with a compact aluminum Apple Magic Keyboard and the multi-touch "Magic Mouse 2". For an additional US$30, you could upgrade from the default keyboard to the "Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad" and for an additional US$50, you 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 "Mid-2017" Aluminum iMac models? (In-Depth)
  • What are all of the differences between the "Mid-2017" Aluminum iMac models and the "Late 2015" models replaced? (In-Depth)
  • What are the "pros and cons" of the "Mid-2017" and other "Tapered Edge" iMac models? Is one right for me? (Quick Read)

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June 5, 2017 March 19, 2019
1 (4 Cores) 64-Bit
10845 12837
3765 12404
4055 13783
5051 14662
983 3419
3.5 GHz Core i5 (I5-7600)
Details: This model is powered by a 14 nm, 64-bit "Seventh Generation" Intel Core i5 "Kaby Lake" (I5-7600) 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 4.1 GHz for this model).

Also see: How fast are the "Mid-2017" iMac models compared to one another? How fast are they compared to the "Late 2015" models replaced and the Mac Pro?
4.1 GHz 4.2 GHz (i7)
LGA 1151* Integrated
8 GT/s (DMI3)* 3.5 GHz (Built-in)
EFI 64-Bit
32k/32k 256k x2, 6 MB
PC4-19200 DDR4* 2400 MHz
Details: Supports 2400 MHz PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM SO-DIMMs (260-pin).

Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the "Mid-2017" Tapered Edge Aluminum iMac models? Is it even possible? What type of RAM do they use? How much RAM does each model actually support?
8 GB 64 GB*
Details: *By default, 8 GB of RAM is installed as two 4 GB memory modules (and two slots are unoccupied). Apple offered this model custom configured with 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB for an extra US$200, US$600, or US$1400, respectively. However, upgrading the RAM yourself is quick and easy.

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.

In Australia, site sponsor Upgradeable sells memory and other upgrades for this iMac.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
None 4
Radeon Pro 575 Dedicated
Details: This model has an AMD Radeon Pro 575 graphics processor with 4 GB of dedicated VRAM.

Which "Tapered Edge" iMac have video processors with dedicated memory? Which have integrated memory?
4 GB 4 GB
27" 16:9 Widescreen 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, a "wide color" DCI-P3 gamut, and brightness of 500 nits.

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Dual/Mirroring* 3840x2160 x2
Details: *This model can simultaneously support the internal display at full native resolution and up to one 5120x2880 (5K) external display at 60 Hz with support for one billion colors; two 3840x2160 (4K UHD) external displays at 60 Hz with support for one billion colors; or two 4096x2304 (4K) external displays at 60 Hz with support for millions of colors. It supports both extended desktop (second workspace) and video mirroring (internal display duplicated on the external display) modes.
1 TB (Fusion) N/A
Details: This model has a 1 TB "Fusion" Drive, which combines a 32 GB SSD and a 1 TB hard drive. It has a Serial ATA (6 Gb/s) connector for a 2.5" hard drive and a PCIe connector for the SSD.

At the time of purchase, Apple also offered a 2 TB or 3 TB "Fusion" Drive for an extra US$200 or US$300, respectively (128 GB SSD and 2 TB or 3 TB hard drive). The company additionally offers a 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB SSD for an extra US$100, US$300, and US$700, respectively.

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.
3.5" (7 mm)* Serial ATA (6 Gb/s)*
None* None
None 10/100/1000Base-T
Details: N/A
802.11ac* 4.2
4 (3.0) None
SDXC SD Card 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.
Magic Keyboard* Magic Mouse 2*
All-in-One 27" iMac Tapered Edge
MNEA2LL/A Retina 5K, Mid-2017
A1419 (EMC 3070) iMac18,3
Details: Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.

Also see: All Macs with the A1419 Model Number, the 3070 EMC Number, and the iMac18,3 Model Identifier.

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N/A N/A
X 10.12.4 (16F2073) 13.x (Ventura)
10 (64-Bit)* 10 (64-Bit)*
None Boot/Virtualization
Details: Also see: Are there any third-party programs to run Mac OS 9/Classic applications on Intel Macs?

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20.3 x 25.6 x 8 21 lbs. (9.54 kg)
US$1999 US$650-US$750
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2 (Thunderbolt 3/USB-C) None
Details: This model has two Thunderbolt 3 ports. These two ports support DisplayPort, Thunderbolt (up to 40 Gbps), and USB 3.1 Generation 2 (up to 10 Gbps). Adapters also are available to use Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI, and VGA.

In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells Thunderbolt docks and external drives compatible with this Mac and just about all others.

What is Thunderbolt 3? What is the difference between USB-C and Thunderbolt 3? What Thunderbolt 3 adapters and docks are available?
None None
None None
4 (3.0) None
Details: Four USB 3.0 ports.
None 1 (RJ-45)
Details: Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ac Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n backwards compatible) and Bluetooth 4.2 standard.
None None
1 (Built-in) N/A
1 1
1 None
1 None

Global original prices for the iMac "Core i5" 3.5 27" (5K, Mid-2017) 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

C$2649 R$15.299
MXN $46,999 US$1999

Original Prices - Europe

€2299 €2299
DKK 17,799 €2399
€2299 €2299
€2399 €2399
€2223,00 €2299
NOK 22.690 €2399
€2299 SEK 23.495
CHF 2'249 £1949

Original Prices - Asia

RMB 15,888 HK$15,388
Rs 165,900 Rp 28,999,000
¥220,800 KRW 2,570,000
RM 8,899 PHP 117,990
S$2,878 NT$63,900
THB 72,900 VND 49,890,000

Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

A$2999 NZ$3349

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