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Mac, iPod, iPhone & iPad Specs - EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison

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Model 
iMac i7 3.6 21.5 R 2017
iMac i7 3.2 21.5 R 2019
 
Introduction Date 
June 5, 2017
March 19, 2019
Discontinued Date 
March 19, 2019
April 20, 2021
Processors (Cores) 
1 (4 Cores)
1 (6 Cores)
Geekbench 2 32 
14547
N/A
Geekbench 2 64 
17672
N/A
Geekbench 3 SC 32 
3869
4525
Geekbench 3 MC 32 
15820
25460
Geekbench 3 SC 64 
4485
N/A
Geekbench 3 MC 64 
17975
N/A
Geekbench 4 SC 
5287
5855
Geekbench 4 MC 
18020
27121
Geekbench 5 SC 
1050
1130
Geekbench 5 MC 
4293
6163
Processor Speed 
3.6 GHz
3.2 GHz
Processor Type 
Core i7 (I7-7700)
Core i7 (I7-8700)
Turbo Boost 
4.2 GHz
4.6 GHz
Custom Speeds 
N/A
N/A
Architecture 
64-Bit
64-Bit
Processor Upgrade 
LGA 1151*
LGA 1151*
System Bus Speed 
8 GT/s (DMI3)*
8 GT/s*
Cache Bus Speed 
3.6 GHz (Built-in)
3.2 GHz (Built-in)
ROM/Firmware 
EFI
EFI
EFI Architecture 
64-Bit
64-Bit
L1 Cache 
32k/32k
32k/32k x6
L2 Cache 
256k x2, 8 MB
256k x6, 12 MB
RAM Type 
PC4-19200 DDR4*
PC4-21300 DDR4*
Min. RAM Speed 
2400 MHz
2666 MHz
Standard RAM 
8 GB
8 GB
Maximum RAM 
32 GB*
32 GB*
Motherboard RAM 
None*
None*
RAM Slots 
2*
2*
Video Card 
Radeon Pro 555/560
Radeon Pro 555X/560X*
VRAM Type 
Dedicated
Dedicated
Standard VRAM 
2, 4 GB*
2, 4 GB*
Maximum VRAM 
4 GB*
4 GB*
Display 
21.5" 16:9 Widescreen
21.5" 16:9 Widescreen
Resolution 
4096x2304
4096x2304
2nd Disp Support 
Dual/Mirroring*
Dual/Mirroring*
2nd Max Res 
3840x2160 x2
3840x2160 x2
Video Port 
2 (Thunderbolt 3/USB-C)
2 (Thunderbolt 3/USB-C)
Standard HD 
1 TB HDD/Fusion*
1 TB HDD/Fusion, 256 GB SSD*
Int HD Interface 
Serial ATA (6 Gb/s)*
Serial ATA (6 Gb/s)*
Standard Optical 
None*
None*
Standard Ethernet 
10/100/1000Base-T
10/100/1000Base-T
Standard Wi-Fi 
802.11ac*
802.11ac*
Standard Bluetooth 
4.2
4.2
USB 
4 (3.0)
4 (3.0)
Firewire 
None
None
Expansion Slots 
SDXC SD Card
SDXC SD Card
Expansion Bays 
None
None
Keyboard Type 
Magic Keyboard*
Magic Keyboard*
Case Type 
All-in-One
All-in-One
Input Type 
Magic Mouse 2*
Magic Mouse 2*
Apple Subfamily 
Retina 4K, Mid-2017
Retina 4K, 21.5-Inch, 2019
Order Number 
BTO/CTO
BTO/CTO
Model Number 
A1418
A2116
EMC Number 
3069
3195
Model Identifier 
iMac18,2
iMac19,2
Battery Type 
N/A
N/A
Battery Life 
N/A
N/A
Firewire Support 
None
None
Original OS 
X 10.12.4 (16F2073)
X 10.14.4 (18E2034)
Maximum OS 
13.x (Ventura)
Current
Mac OS 9 Support 
None
None
Windows Support 
Boot/Virtualization
Boot/Virtualization
Minimum Windows 
10 (64-Bit)*
10 (64-Bit)*
Maximum Windows 
10 (64-Bit)*
10 (64-Bit)*
Dimensions 
17.7 x 20.8 x 6.9
17.7 x 20.8 x 6.9
Avg Weight 
12.5 lbs. (5.66 kg)
12.5 lbs. (5.66 kg)
Original Price 
US$1599, US$1699*
US$1599, US$1699*
Est Current Retail 
US$600-US$750
US$900-US$1000

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