Processor / Memory
21.5-inch models, one of the following: |
- 2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache
- 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache
- 2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache
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27-inch models, one of the following: |
- 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache
- 3.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache
- 3.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 with 6MB on-chip shared L3 cache
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- 4GB (two 2GB SO-DIMMs) of 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM; four SO-DIMM slots support up to 16GB
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Internal Drives
21.5-inch models |
Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) |
- 500GB or 1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
- Optional 2TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
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- Writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL discs at up to 4x speed
- Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed
- Writes DVD-RW discs at up to 6x speed and DVD+RW discs at up to 8x speed
- Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed
- Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed
- Writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed
- Reads CDs at up to 24x speed
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27-inch models |
Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) |
- 1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
- Optional 2TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
- Optional 256GB solid-state drive
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- Writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL discs at up to 4x speed
- Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed
- Writes DVD-RW discs at up to 6x speed and DVD+RW discs at up to 8x speed
- Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed
- Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed
- Writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed
- Reads CDs at up to 24x speed
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Ports
- One Thunderbolt port on 21.5-inch iMac
- Two Thunderbolt ports on 27-inch iMac
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- Mini DisplayPort output with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately)
- One FireWire 800 port; 7 watts
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- Four USB 2.0 ports
- SDXC card slot
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Power
- Line voltage: 100-240V AC
- Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
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- Maximum continuous power: 205W (21.5-inch models); 310W (27-inch models)
- Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
- Storage temperature: -4° to 116° F (-20° to 47° C)
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Network
- 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking;² IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
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- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology
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- 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
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Sound
- Built-in stereo speakers
- Two internal 17-watt high-efficiency amplifiers
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- Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)
- Audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack)
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- Built-in microphone
- Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone
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Display / Monitor Capability
21.5-inch models
- 21.5-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT display with support for millions of colors
- Resolution: 1920 by 1080 pixels
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27-inch models
- 27-inch (viewable) LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT display with support for millions of colors
- Resolution: 2560 by 1440 pixels
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All models
- Millions of colors at all resolutions
- Typical viewing angle: 178° horizontal; 178° vertical
- 16:9 aspect ratio
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Graphics / Video
21.5-inch models
- AMD Radeon HD 6750M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR5 memory
- AMD Radeon HD 6770M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR5 memory
27-inch models
- AMD Radeon HD 6770M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR5 memory
- AMD Radeon HD 6970M graphics processor with 1GB of GDDR5 memory
- Configurable to AMD Radeon HD 6970M with 2GB GDDR5, only at the Apple Online Store.
All Models
- FaceTime HD camera
- Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to a 30-inch display (2560 by 1600 pixels) on an external display
- Support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes
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Dimensions / Weight
21.5-inch models
Height: |
17.75" |
(45.1cm) |
Width: |
20.8" |
(52.8cm) |
Depth: |
7.42" |
(18.85cm) |
Weight: |
20.5 lb |
(9.3 kg) |
27-inch models
Height: |
20.4" |
(51.7cm) |
Width: |
25.6" |
(65.0cm) |
Depth: |
8.15" |
(20.7cm) |
Weight: |
30.5 lb |
(13.8kg) |