Apple · iMac
iMac (27-inch, Late 2013)
A 27-inch Intel all-in-one with a QHD IPS display, NVIDIA graphics, user-accessible memory and optional PCIe flash storage.
Model history · 9 models, 2006–2013
- 2006iMac (24-inch, Late 2006)Compare
- 2007iMac (24-inch, Mid 2007)Compare
- 2008iMac (24-inch, Early 2008)Compare
- 2009iMac (24-inch, Early 2009)Compare
- 2009iMac (27-inch, Late 2009)Compare
- 2010iMac (27-inch, Mid 2010)Compare
- 2011iMac (27-inch, Mid 2011)Compare
- 2012iMac (27-inch, Late 2012)Compare
- 2013iMac (27-inch, Late 2013)
- Type
- All-in-one
- Processor
- Intel Core i5 or i7
- Memory
- 8 GB – 32 GB
- Storage
- 256 GB – 3 TB
- Screen
- 27″
- Weight
- 9.54 kg
What reviewers say
Reviewers praised the clear display, slim enclosure and capable graphics. Fusion Drive improved responsiveness, and the memory hatch made upgrades easier. CPU improvements were modest, while storage access and the cost of faster configurations remained drawbacks.
From macworld.com, engadget.com and techradar.com
Specifications
Report a wrong or missing specPerformance
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-4570, Intel Core i5-4670 or Intel Core i7-4771
- CPU cores
- 4
- CPU threads
- 4 or 8
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (1 GB GDDR5), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5)
- Memory
- 8 GB, 16 GB or 32 GB
- Storage
- 256 GB to 3 TB
- CPU
- 3.2 GHz quad-core Core i5 with Turbo Boost up to 3.6 GHz, or 3.4 GHz quad-core Core i5 with Turbo Boost up to 3.8 GHz; the upper configuration supports a 3.5 GHz quad-core Core i7 with Turbo Boost up to 3.9 GHz
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M with 1 GB GDDR5 on the 3.2 GHz model; GeForce GTX 775M with 2 GB GDDR5 on the 3.4 GHz model, configurable to GeForce GTX 780M with 4 GB GDDR5. The upper model supports either graphics option with its standard Core i5 or optional Core i7.
- Memory type
- 1600 MHz DDR3; 8 GB (two 4 GB modules), configurable to 16 GB (two 8 GB modules) or 32 GB (four 8 GB modules); four user-accessible SO-DIMM slots
- Storage type
- 1 TB 7200-rpm hard drive; optional 3 TB hard drive, 1 TB or 3 TB Fusion Drive, or 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB flash storage on either base processor. Apple confirms PCIe flash storage in its launch notice.
Display
- Screen size
- 27″
- Resolution
- 2560 × 1440
- Panel
- IPS LCD
- Display type
- LED-backlit display with IPS technology and support for millions of colours
- Display features
- Fully laminated glass and anti-reflective coating; Target Display Mode via a separately sold Thunderbolt cable. Apple does not publish brightness or refresh rate in the model's specification sheet.
Connections
- Ports
- 2 × Thunderbolt, 4 × USB-A, SD card slot, Ethernet, headphone jack
- Ethernet
- 1 Gb/s
- External displays
- Up to 1
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ac
- Bluetooth
- 4.0
- Camera
- FaceTime HD
- Back ports
- Four USB 3 ports, two Thunderbolt ports with Mini DisplayPort output, SDXC card slot, Gigabit Ethernet, headphone and optical digital audio output; Kensington lock slot. DVI, VGA and dual-link DVI need separately sold adapters.
- External displays
- Built-in display at native resolution alongside one external display up to 2560 × 1600; extended desktop and video mirroring
- Speakers
- Stereo speakers; supports Apple iPhone headset with microphone
- Microphones
- Dual microphones
- Keyboard and mouse
- Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse; optional Magic Trackpad
Design and power
- Type
- All-in-one
- Weight
- 9.54 kg
- Width × depth × height
- 650 × 203 × 516 mm
- Operating system
- macOS
- Size and weight detail
- Dimensions include the stand; weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. A built-in VESA mount version was also available.
- Power supply
- 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz, single phase
- Noise
- Apple's operator-position sound pressure: 15 dB at idle and during hard-drive access
- Materials
- Recyclable aluminium and glass enclosure; arsenic-free display glass and mercury-free LED backlight
- In the box
- iMac, Apple Wireless Keyboard, Magic Mouse and power lead; OS X Mountain Lion and iLife were included at launch
Configurations
| Processor | Memory | Storage | Storage type | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-4570 | 8 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570 | 8 GB | 3 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570 | 8 GB | 1 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570 | 8 GB | 3 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570 | 8 GB | 256 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570 | 8 GB | 512 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570 | 8 GB | 1 TB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570 | 16 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570 | 16 GB | 3 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570 | 16 GB | 1 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570 | 16 GB | 3 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570 | 16 GB | 256 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570 | 16 GB | 512 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570 | 16 GB | 1 TB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570 | 32 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570 | 32 GB | 3 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570 | 32 GB | 1 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570 | 32 GB | 3 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570 | 32 GB | 256 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570 | 32 GB | 512 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570 | 32 GB | 1 TB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 8 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 8 GB | 3 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 8 GB | 1 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 8 GB | 3 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 8 GB | 256 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 8 GB | 512 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 8 GB | 1 TB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 16 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 16 GB | 3 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 16 GB | 1 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 16 GB | 3 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 16 GB | 256 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 16 GB | 512 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 16 GB | 1 TB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 32 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 32 GB | 3 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 32 GB | 1 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 32 GB | 3 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 32 GB | 256 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 32 GB | 512 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 32 GB | 1 TB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 8 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 8 GB | 3 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 8 GB | 1 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 8 GB | 3 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 8 GB | 256 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 8 GB | 512 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 8 GB | 1 TB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 16 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 16 GB | 3 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 16 GB | 1 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 16 GB | 3 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 16 GB | 256 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 16 GB | 512 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 16 GB | 1 TB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 32 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 32 GB | 3 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 32 GB | 1 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 32 GB | 3 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 32 GB | 256 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 32 GB | 512 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4670 | 32 GB | 1 TB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 8 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 8 GB | 3 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 8 GB | 1 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 8 GB | 3 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 8 GB | 256 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 8 GB | 512 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 8 GB | 1 TB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 16 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 16 GB | 3 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 16 GB | 1 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 16 GB | 3 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 16 GB | 256 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 16 GB | 512 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 16 GB | 1 TB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 32 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 32 GB | 3 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 32 GB | 1 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 32 GB | 3 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 32 GB | 256 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 32 GB | 512 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 32 GB | 1 TB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 775M (2 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 8 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 8 GB | 3 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 8 GB | 1 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 8 GB | 3 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 8 GB | 256 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 8 GB | 512 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 8 GB | 1 TB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 16 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 16 GB | 3 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 16 GB | 1 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 16 GB | 3 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 16 GB | 256 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 16 GB | 512 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 16 GB | 1 TB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 32 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 32 GB | 3 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 32 GB | 1 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 32 GB | 3 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 32 GB | 256 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 32 GB | 512 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4771 | 32 GB | 1 TB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (4 GB GDDR5) |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Large IPS display with laminated glass and an anti-reflective coating
- User-accessible memory with four SO-DIMM slots
- Fusion Drive and SSD options on both base configurations
Cons
- Standard storage is a mechanical hard drive
- Storage and graphics are difficult to upgrade internally
- No built-in optical drive
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Processor | Memory | Storage | Screen | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-in-one | Intel Core i5 or i7 | 8 GB – 32 GB | 768 GB – 3 TB | 27″ | 9.54 kg | Dec 2012 | |
| All-in-one | Intel Core i5 or i7 | 8 GB – 32 GB | 256 GB – 3 TB | 27″ | 9.54 kg | Oct 2014 | |
| All-in-one | Intel Core i5 or i7 | 8 GB – 16 GB | 256 GB – 1 TB | 21.5″ | 5.68 kg | Sept 2013 |
Previous model: iMac (27-inch, Late 2012). Newer model: iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014).
Sources
- support.apple.com/en-gb/111970
- apple.com/uk/newsroom/2013/09/24Apple-Updates-iMac
- browser.geekbench.com/macs/imac-27-inch-late-2013-intel-core-i5-4670-3-4-ghz-4-…
- browser.geekbench.com/macs/imac-27-inch-late-2013-intel-core-i7-4771-3-5-ghz-4-…
- support.apple.com/en-gb/108054
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