Apple Mac Pro “Twelve Core” 3.3 2019 Specs

BTO/CTO – MacPro7,1 – A1991

mac pro 2019

About this Mac Pro

Apple released the Mac Pro 2019 12-Core with a 3.3 GHz processor on June 3, 2019. This model is designed for professional users with high-performance specifications. This model boasts significant improvements, both in performance and design, compared to its Mac Pro predecessor. This Mac Pro 2019 offers several expandability options, including twelve RAM slots and eight PCIe slots. This specific model may come with a different default setup or as a BTO or CTO option.

The Apple Mac Pro 12-Core (2019) is driven by a powerful 3.3 GHz Intel Xeon W (W-3235) with 64-bit architecture. This processor has twelve cores, each with a clock speed of 3.3 GHz and support for multithreading, and can reach speeds of up to 4.4 GHz with Turbo Boost. The processor also boasts 31.25 MB of cache and a T2 security chip to secure the boot process and provide hardware-level encryption for data.

Initially, the graphics card for this model was the AMD Radeon Pro 580X with 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, which was later upgraded to the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory for better performance and graphics quality. The default RAM for this model is 32 GB DDR4 with a minimum speed of 2933 MHz, and it can also be configured with additional RAM options.

The standard storage for this model is an expandable 256 GB SSD, which was later updated to a 512 GB SSD in 2022. It has a standard storage speed of 3.4 GB/s. This model is delivered with a Silver and Black Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad and a Magic Mouse 2. A Magic Trackpad 2 can also be purchased as an optional addition later.

It boasts a range of connectivity options as part of its standard setup, including two USB 3.0 ports, four Thunderbolt 3 ports, two HDMI 2.0 ports, two 10 Gb Ethernet ports, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack with headset support. Wireless connectivity is available through 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. Furthermore, the presence of available PCIe slots offers further options for expanding connectivity.

Processor

3.3 GHZ 12-Core Xeon W

Ram

32 GB

mac pro 2019
Storage

256, 512 GB SSD

Battery Life

Plugged-in

Storage & Memory

This device comes with 32 GB RAM that can be configured up to 1 TB. It has a storage of 256 and 512 GB SSD. This unit can be configured to 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, or 8 TB of SSD storage configured with two 512 GB, two 1 TB, two 2 TB, or two 4 TB SSD modules, respectively, for an additional cost. Furthermore, this machine originally came with AMD Radeon Pro 580X graphics with default 8 GB of GDDR5 memory with a maximum VRAM of 64 GB, which was later changed to AMD Radeon Pro W5500X with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory starting on July 1, 2020.

Display and Resolution

This Mac Pro was originally equipped with the AMD Radeon Pro 580X GPU, which supports a maximum of six 4K displays, two 5K displays, or two Pro Display XDRs with a resolution of 6K. However, as of March 8, 2022, Apple switched the standard graphics to the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X, which can handle up to four 4K displays, one 5K display, or one (6K Apple) Pro Display XDR.

OS & Processor

The Mac Pro comes pre-installed with Mac OS X 10.15.1 (19B88) on it. This is powered by a 3.3 GHz 12-Core Xeon W processor that has twelve cores. Furthermore, it also has a turbo of 4.4 GHz. It also has a T2 security chip.

Memory & Architecture

The device is run 2666 MHz DDR4 ECC memory, and the RAM can be upgraded from 32 GB up to 1 TB. This unit is centered on a 64-bit architecture which is the same as previous models.

Upgradability

Although the Mac Pro comes with 32 GB of RAM but can be upgraded to 1 TB.
The Operating System of the Mac Pro can also be upgraded from its pre-installed X 10.15.1 (19B88) up to the current macOS Ventura (macOS 13) with the exception of the minor Live Captions in FaceTime, Emoji Dictation, and Reference Mode with Sidecar features. This Mac Pro is also able to operate on Windows 10 (64-Bit). This Mac Pro has the following dimensions 20.8×8.58 x17.7 inches and a weight of 39.7 lbs (18 kg).

Inclusive Features

The Mac Pro includes the following features and ports:

  • High-performance Intel Xeon W (W-3235)
  • 64-bit twelve-core design with multithreading (24 threads)
  • Turbo Boost capability (up to 4.4 GHz clock speed)
  • Radeon Pro W5500X graphics card with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory
  • Expandable 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory
  • Supports 2933MHz RAM speed
  • Standard storage of 512 GB SSD (with 3.4 GB/s speed) 
  • Comes with a Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad and Magic Mouse 2 
  • Several connectivity options (USB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.0, 10 Gb Ethernet, headphone jack) 
  • Large cache size of 31.25 MB 
  • T2 security chip for enhanced security
  • 12 RAM slots for further expansion 
  • 8 PCIe slots for added connectivity options 
  • Supports up to 4-6 external screens
  • Wireless connectivity support (Bluetooth 5.0 and 802.11ac Wi-Fi) 
  • Comes pre-installed with MacOS X 10.15.1 (19B88)
  • Ideal for professional users 
  • Highly customizable and expandable

Introduced: June 3, 2019

Discontinued: N/A

Display Details

Memory

Display Support

Up to 4-6 displays

Level 1 Cache

32k/32k x12

Resolution

4K, 5K, 6K

Level 2/Level 3 Cache

31.25 MB

Processor

RAM Type

DDR4 ECC

Processors

1 (12 Cores)

Min. RAM Speed

2666 MHz

Architecture

64-Bit

Standard RAM

32 GB

Speed

3.3 GHz

Maximum RAM

1 TB

Type

12-Core Xeon W

RAM Slots

12

Processor Upgrade

LGA 3647 (Socket P)

Motherboard RAM

None

FPU

Integrated

Graphics

System Bus Speed

 8 GT/s (DMI3)

Video Card

AMD Radeon Pro 580X

Cache Bus Speed

3.3 GHz (Built-in)

VRAM Type

GDDR5 SDRAM

ROM/Firmware

EFI

Standard VRAM

8 GB

EFI Architecture

64-Bit

Maximum VRAM

64 GB

Storage

Inclusive Features and Ports

Standard Storage

256, 512 GB SSD

Standard Optical Drive

None

Storage Speed

3.4 GB/s

Standard Ethernet

10 Gigabit (x2)

Storage Dimensions

Proprietary

Standard Modem

None

Storage Interface

Proprietary

Standard AirPort

802.11ac

Battery

Standard Bluetooth

5.0

Type

N/A

USB Port 3.0

2x 3.0, 4x Thunderbolt 3 ports

Battery Life

N/A

FireWire Ports

None

Description

Keyboard

Magic Keyboard w/ Numeric

Case Type

Tower

Expansion Slots

8 PCIe

Form Factor

Mac Pro (2019)

Sound In

1

Apple Order No

BTO/CTO

Microphone

1

Apple Subfamily

2019

Headphone

1

Apple Model Number

A1991 (EMC 3203)

Sound Out

1

Model ID

MacPro7,1

Power Adapter

1