Apple launched Updated 24″ iMac with M3 Chip, 8-core CPU, up to 10-core GPU; Starting Price in India at Rs.1,34,900
Apple has refreshed its 24" iMac with the latest M3 chip along with the new MacBook Pro models, representing a significant upgrade from the 2021 model featuring the M1 chip, promising a doubling in performance. According to the company, this leads to a speed enhancement of up to 2.5 times when compared to the Intel-based iMac.
Retaining its 4.5K Retina display, the new iMac also receives improvements such as faster Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity, ensuring seamless integration with iPhones. The iMac now has the capability to support up to 24GB of unified memory, while its next-generation GPU facilitates hardware-accelerated mesh shading and ray tracing.
Apple iMac (2023) 24″ Specifications -
Display | 24-inch (4480×2520 pixels) 4.5K Retina XDR display at 218 pixels per inch, Up to 500 nits brightness, Wide color (P3), True Tone technology |
Processor | M3 chip – 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores with 8-core / 10-core GPU, Hardware-accelerated ray tracing, 16-core Neural Engine, 100GB/s memory bandwidth |
RAM/Storage | 8GB unified memory (Configurable to 24GB); 256GB / 512GB (Configurable to 1TB or 2TB) |
OS/UI | macOS Sonoma operating system |
Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard / Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Configurable with: Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad, Magic Trackpad |
Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD camera, Advanced image signal processor with computational video |
Ports | DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40 Gbps), USB 4 (up to 40 Gbps), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) and Gigabit Ethernet |
Features | Support for spatial audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers |
Audio | Studio‑quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming, 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones, High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, Wide stereo sound |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Pricing and Availability -
The latest entry-level iMac is offered in Blue, Green, Pink, and Silver color options, while the other two models are additionally available in Yellow, Orange, and Purple variants.
Customers can place orders for the iMac today through apple.com/in/store and the Apple Store app in 27 countries and regions, including the US. Shipping for these models is set to commence on Tuesday, November 7.
Apple iMac 24″ 2023 Prices are -
- 8-core CPU/8-core GPU/256GB storage/8GB unified memory/Magic Keyboard – Rs. 1,34,900 (USD 1,299 in the US)
- 8-core CPU/10-core GPU/256GB storage/8GB unified memory/Two USB 3 ports/Gigabit Ethernet/Magic Keyboard with Touch ID – Rs. 1,54,900 (USD 1,499 in the US)
- 8-core CPU/10-core GPU/512GB storage/8GB unified memory/Two USB 3 ports/Gigabit Ethernet/Magic Keyboard with Touch ID – Rs. 1,74,900 (USD 1,699 in the US)