Apple iMac “Core i7″ 4.0 GHz 27” 2014 Specs
iMac – BTO/CTO – iMac15,1 – A1419
About this iMac
This iMac was introduced on October 16, 2014. Featuring a higher resolution display, faster graphics processor, and main processor than its predecessors, this iMac model has default Fusion Drive and support for Thunderbolt 2. This iMac is mainly a model assembled and configured according to customer requirements. It is identical to iMac Core i5 3.5 27-Inch Aluminum (Late 2014/Retina 5K) except for the processor and L3 cache. The Apple iMac Aluminum (5K, Late 2014) comes with a 27-inch high-resolution Retina 5K display. The display of this iMac uses IPS technology responsible for providing better visual quality and 5120 x 2880 native resolution. The connectivity options include 802.11ac Wi-Fi (backward compatible), four USB 3.0 ports, dual Thunderbolt 2 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, and a standard Bluetooth 4.0 connection. It has a 64-bit Core i7 Quad-core Haswell 4.0 GHz processor with an 8 MB shared L3 cache. Like the previous iMac models, such as MF886LL/A, it features the same Aluminum case design (thick in the middle, thin at the edges).
This model has a FaceTime HD webcam placed at the top of the display. It also has built-in stereo speakers with excellent audio quality and generates a dimensional sound with robust bass. This iMac model is shipped with a wireless keyboard. It also comes with an option to either choose a multi-touch Magic Mouse or a multi-touch Magic Trackpad. A traditional Apple mouse can also be ordered to ship with it. This iMac model is 51.6 cm in height, 65.0 cm in width, and 20.3 cm in depth and weighs 9.54 kg.
4.0 GHz Core i7
8 GB
1 TB (Fusion) Drive
Plugged-in
Storage
This model features a built-in 1 TB Fusion Drive giving it a fast boot-up time and enough storage space. It also has a default video memory of 2 GB of dedicated GDDR5. 8 GB of DDR3 SDRAM (1600 MHz) is installed in this device as two 4 GB modules with two slots unoccupied.
Screen Size and Resolution
This powerful iMac model features a relatively higher resolution display than previous models. It has an LED-backlit 27-inch widescreen IPS display that delivers a native resolution of 5120 x 2880. Apple names the display as Retina 5K display that supports millions of colors providing improved display and the increased performance of the computer as a whole.
Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The high performance of this model comes from Fourth Generation Intel Core i7 Haswell processor (I7-4790K). The processor of this model has four independent cores installed on a single chip sharing an 8 MB level 3 cache, 64-bit architecture, 4.0 GHz of clock speed, and support for Turbo Boost 2.0 (up to 4.4 GHz). Its graphics processor is AMD Radeon R9 M290X which comes with 2 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory.
The OS of this iMac is MacOS X 10.10 (14A389), which is pre-installed on it.
Memory & Architecture
The device was built with an 8 MB on-chip level 3 cache with an 8 GB of 1600 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM (PC3-12800). Its design was centered on a 64-Bit architecture.
Upgradability
This iMac has four RAM slots to be upgraded from 8 GB to 64 GB of RAM.Besides the pre-installed MacOS, this model can also be upgraded to the MacOS 11. The graphics processor could be configured to AMD Radeon R9 M295X with 4 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory. The Fusion drive is also configurable to 3TB Fusion Drive or 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of flash storage (SSD).
Inclusive Features
The iMac includes the following features and ports:
- Retina 5K IPS display to support millions of colors
- Facetime HD webcam that supports 1080p
- Built-in Stereo Speakers
- Upgradable 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM (1600 MHz)
- Default 1 TB Fusion Drive
- Intel Core i7 Haswell Quad-core processor with Turbo Boost 2.0 support
- AMD Radeon R9 M290X graphics processor
- Wide range of connectivity options
- Pre-installed MacOS X 10.10 (14A389)
- Comes with Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse/Trackpad
- BTO/CTO model
- Lightweight casing (9.54 kg)
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Introduced: October 13, 2015 |
Discontinued: October 5, 2015 |
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Screen Size and Resolution |
Memory |
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Screen Size |
27 inches TFT |
Level 1 Cache |
32k/32k |
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Resolution |
5120×2880 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
256k x4, 8 MB (on chip) |
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Processor |
RAM Type |
PC3-12800 DDR3 |
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Processors |
1 (4 Cores) |
Min. RAM Speed |
1600 MHz |
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Architecture |
64-Bit |
Standard RAM |
8 GB |
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Speed |
4.0 GHz (Turbo Boost 4.4 GHz) |
Maximum RAM |
32 GB |
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Type |
Core i7 (I7-4790K) |
RAM Slots |
4 |
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Processor Upgrade |
LGA 1151 |
Motherboard RAM |
None |
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FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
5 GT/s |
Video Card |
Radeon R9 M290X |
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Cache Bus Speed |
4.0 GHz (Built-in) |
VRAM Type |
GDDR5 |
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ROM/Firmware |
EFI |
Standard VRAM |
2GB |
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EFI Architecture |
64-Bit |
Maximum VRAM |
2GB |
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Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
1 TB (Fusion) |
Standard Optical Drive |
None |
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Storage Speed |
N/A |
Standard Ethernet |
10/100/1000Base-T |
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Storage Dimensions |
3.5″ (26.10 mm)/Proprietary |
Standard Modem |
None |
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Storage Interface |
Serial ATA (6 Gb/s)/PCIe |
Standard Air Port |
802.11ac |
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Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
4.0 |
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Type |
N/A |
USB Port 3.0 |
4 |
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Battery Life |
N/A |
FireWire Ports |
None |
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Description |
Keyboard |
Apple Wireless Keyboard |
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Case Type |
All-in-One |
Inclusive Input |
Magic Mouse 2/Trackpad |
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Form Factor |
27″ iMac Late 2012 |
S-Video Output |
None |
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Apple Order No |
BTO/CTO |
Microphone |
1 (Built-in) |
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Apple Subfamily |
Retina 5K, Late 2014 |
Headphone |
1 |
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Apple Model Number |
A1419 (EMC 2806) |
Sound Out |
1 |
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Model ID |
iMac15,1
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Power Adapter |
1 |
