iMac · Apple Silicon · 2026
iMac (24-inch, M6)
The colorful all-in-one jumps to M6 in a strikingly thin design, with up to a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, up to 2× faster SSD performance, Wi-Fi 7 and support for two 6K displays. Seven colors return with color-matched accessories: blue, green, pink, yellow, purple, orange and silver. From $1,499, or $1,699 for the 12-core model.
First iMac on the M6 chip, with a dual 16-core Neural Engine.
iMac (24-inch, M6): key facts
When was the iMac (24-inch, M6) released?
The iMac (24-inch, M6) arrived on November 6, 2026.
How much did the iMac (24-inch, M6) cost?
The iMac (24-inch, M6) launched at $1,499 in 2026, about $1,514 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple M6 at 4.60 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, 24" 4.5K Retina, 4480×2520 (218 ppi), 500 nits (nano-texture option) display.
Why does the iMac (24-inch, M6) matter?
First iMac on the M6 chip, with a dual 16-core Neural Engine.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple M6 · 4.60 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 12 |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB (up to 32 GB) |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Display | 24" 4.5K Retina, 4480×2520 (218 ppi), 500 nits (nano-texture option) |
| GPU | Apple 10-core or 12-core GPU |
| Ports | 2 or 4× Thunderbolt, headphone jack, 2.5Gb Ethernet (12-core) |
| Weight | 4.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 46.1×54.7 cm all-in-one |
| Operating system | macOS |
| Released | November 6, 2026 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $1,499 |
How the iMac (24-inch, M6) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 1.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 4.60 GHz, the clock is roughly 0.7× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 65,500 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $1,499 in 2026, about $1,514 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple iMac announcement, Apple iMac technical specifications, Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker.
Did you know?
Apple says the 12-core M6 model has the world’s fastest single-threaded CPU performance.
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Last updated: 2026-10-27