About this Apple iMac
Apple officially launched the MXWU2LL/A 5K iMac 27-Inch Core i5 model on August 4, 2020. It is pretty similar to the base model. However, it comes with a faster processor and more storage space. This 2020 iMac model is packed with several upgradeable features. You will find True Tone compatibility and nano-texture surface technology in this model. It is something not present in the previous iMac models.
This iMac has Intel’s 14 nm Comet Lake processor that provides up to 3.3 GHz processing speed. The default RAM is 8 GB with 512 internal storage capacity. The integrated GPU of this model is Radeon Pro 5300 graphics processor with 4 GB video memory to store data for display. This model’s built-in T2 chip provides enhanced security.
Apple introduced a larger screen in these iMac modes. It has a 27-Inch Retina 5K DCI-P3 display with LED-backlit, IPS, and True Tone support. A 1080p FaceTime HD webcam is also installed in this iMac with an image signal processor for improved video quality. The studio-quality three-mic array of this model lets them hear you and record clear audio with less noise. This model also features stereo speakers for dynamic sounds.
The connectivity options of this iMac are 4 USB 3.0 ports, 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ac Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n backward compatible), and Bluetooth 5.0 standard. It can also be upgradable to 10-Gigabit Ethernet at the time of purchase. Apple Magic Keyboard and the multi-touch Magic Mouse 2 are also present in the box of this iMac. This model is also a tapered-edge iMac with an aluminum design body, thicker in the middle, and tapers to a razor-thin 5 mm at the edges.
This iMac model’s RAM can be upgraded up to 128 GB, and the storage can be up to 2 TB SSD. The OS also supports the current version of macOS Ventura. Furthermore, the standard keyboard can be replaced with a Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad. You can also upgrade the default mouse to Magic Trackpad 2. The Operating System of the iMac can also be upgraded from its pre-installed Mac OS X 10.15.6 up to the current MacOS X.
3.3 GHz Core i5 (I5-10600)
8 GB
512 GB SSD
N/A
Storage & Memory
The iMac 27-Inch 2020 model has an 8 GB of 2666 MHz DDR4 SD RAM that can be upgraded to 128 GB. The standard internal storage is a 512 GB SSD that is upgradeable up to 2 TB.
Screen Size and Resolution
It has a 27-Inch widescreen display. It is a 5K Retina display (16:9) with a display resolution of 5120 x 2880. The display also supports True Tone technology. It is equipped with IPS technology for faster response times, wider viewing angles, and better color contrast. Apple claims this model’s display provides four times more pixels than the standard 27-inch iMac and 67 percent more pixels than a 4K display.
OS & Processor
The high performance of this iMac is powered by Intel’s 3.3 GHz core i5 Comet Lake chip (I5-10600). It features six independent cores for supporting parallel processing. Every processor core has a dedicated 256k level 2 cache and 12 MB of shared level 3 cache memories. An integrated memory controller (dual channel) is also installed for better memory management. It also has a T2 security chip. This model also supports Turbo Boost to reach up to 4.8 GHz speed. The Radeon Pro 5300 graphics processor features 4 GB GDDR6 video memory. This iMac comes with the pre-installed operating system macOS X 10.15.6 (19G2005). This iMac is fully compatible with macOS Catalina and Big Sur. It also supports the final version of macOS Monterey (macOS 12) but does not support minor Spatial Audio, Portrait Mode, 3D Landmarks, and Interactive Globe features. It is fully compatible with the current macOS, macOS Ventura (macOS 13), except for the minor Live Captions in FaceTime, Emoji Dictation, and Reference Mode with Sidecar features.
Upgradability
This iMac model’s RAM can be upgraded up to 128 GB, and the storage can be up to 2 TB SSD. The OS also supports the current version of macOS Ventura. Furthermore, the standard keyboard can be replaced with a Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad. You can also upgrade the default mouse to Magic Trackpad 2.
Inclusive Features
- Comet Lake Core i5 processor
- Six independent cores
- 3.3 GHz processing speed
- Turbo Boost support
- Radeon Pro 5300 graphics processor
- 8 GB RAM (upgradeable)
- 512 GB SSD storage (upgradeable)
- T2 security chip
- 27-Inch Retina 5K display
- 5120 x 2880 display resolution
- 500 nits brightness
- True Tone and nano-texture surface capability
- 1080p FaceTime HD webcam
- Bundle of connectivity options
- Shipped with mouse and keyboard
- Elegant aluminum design
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Introduced: August 4, 2020 |
Discontinued: March 8, 2022 |
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Screen Size and Resolution |
Memory |
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Screen Size |
27″ 16:9 Widescreen |
Level 1 Cache |
32k/32k x6 |
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Resolution |
5120×2880 |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
256k x6, 12 MB |
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Processor |
RAM Type |
PC4-21300 DDR4 |
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Processors |
1 (6 Cores) |
Min. RAM Speed |
2666 MHz |
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Architecture |
64-Bit |
Standard RAM |
8 GB |
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Speed |
3.3 GHz |
Maximum RAM |
128 GB |
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Type |
Core i5 (I5-10600) |
RAM Slots |
4 |
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Processor Upgrade |
LGA 1200 |
Motherboard RAM |
None |
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FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
8 GT/s |
Video Card |
Radeon Pro 5300 |
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Cache Bus Speed |
3.3 GHz (Built-in) |
VRAM Type |
Dedicated |
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ROM/Firmware |
EFI |
Standard VRAM |
4 GB |
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EFI Architecture |
64-Bit |
Maximum VRAM |
4 GB |
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Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
512 GB SSD |
Standard Optical Drive |
None |
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Storage Speed |
N/A |
Standard Ethernet |
10/100/1000Base-T |
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Storage Dimensions |
Soldered |
Standard Modem |
None |
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Storage Interface |
Soldered |
Standard Air Port |
802.11ac |
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Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
5.0 |
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Type |
N/A |
USB Port 3.0 |
4 (3.0) |
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Battery Life |
N/A |
Thunderbolt Ports |
2 |
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Description |
Keyboard |
Magic Keyboard |
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Case Type |
All-in-One |
Inclusive Input |
Magic Mouse 2 |
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Form Factor |
27″ iMac Tapered Edge |
S-Video Output |
None |
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Apple Order No |
MXWU2LL/A |
Microphone |
1 (Built-in) |
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Apple Subfamily |
Retina 5K, 27-Inch, 2020 |
Headphone |
NA |
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Apple Model Number |
A2115 (EMC 3442) |
Sound Out |
NA |
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Model ID |
iMac20,1
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Power Adapter |
NA |
