All-in-One Mac · Retina & Beyond · 2017
iMac Pro
A stopgap for pros waiting on the new Mac Pro: workstation Xeons, up to 256 GB RAM and 10-gigabit ethernet crammed behind a 5K screen, in striking space grey.
Most powerful Mac of its day, in an exclusive space-grey finish.
iMac (27-inch, 2020) (2020)
iMac Pro: key facts
When was the iMac Pro released?
The iMac Pro arrived on December 14, 2017. Apple discontinued it in March 2021.
How much did the iMac Pro cost?
The iMac Pro launched at $4,999 in 2017, about $6,399 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Intel Xeon W (up to 18-core) at 3.20 GHz, 32 GB RAM, 1.0 TB storage, 27" Retina 5K, 5120×2880 display.
Why does the iMac Pro matter?
Most powerful Mac of its day, in an exclusive space-grey finish.
Full specifications
| CPU | Intel Xeon W (up to 18-core) · 3.20 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 18 |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB (up to 256 GB) |
| Storage | 1.0 TB |
| Display | 27" Retina 5K, 5120×2880 |
| GPU | AMD Radeon Pro Vega |
| Ports | 4× Thunderbolt 3, 10GbE, USB |
| Weight | 9.7 kg |
| Dimensions | Space-grey all-in-one |
| Operating system | macOS 10.13 High Sierra |
| Released | December 14, 2017 |
| Discontinued | March 2021 |
| Launch price | $4,999 |
How the iMac Pro compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 0.5× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 3.20 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.0× 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 262,000 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $4,999 in 2017, about $6,399 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
Its space-grey accessories were, for years, sold only with this machine.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11