This system is an Apple iMac 27″ (Late 2013) model. It features an Intel Core i5-4670 (Quad-Core @3.4GHz), a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2GB) GPU, a crisp 2K display (2560×1440), and is highly upgraded with 20GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD
System Specifications Breakdown
- Display: 27″ LED-backlit glossy widescreen with IPS technology, 2560×1440 resolution
- Processor: 3.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M with 2GB of GDDR5 memory
- RAM: 20GB DDR3 memory (Upgraded from the stock 8GB)
- Storage: 512GB SSD (Greatly improves speed compared to old mechanical drives)
- Connectivity: 4x USB 3.0 ports, 2x Thunderbolt ports, Gigabit Ethernet, SDXC card slot
- Daily Tasks: The quad-core i5 paired with an SSD ensures that web browsing, document editing, streaming 1440p video, and general office work feel snappy and responsive.
- Creative Work: It can comfortably handle photo editing (Photoshop, Lightroom) and light 1080p video editing. However, it will struggle with heavy 4K editing codecs or modern, demanding rendering pipelines.
