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Apple iMac (M4, 2024)
The ultimate all-in-one, built for Apple Intelligence
Why it matters
The 2024 iMac is supercharged by the Apple M4 chip, featuring a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU. Designed from the ground up for Apple Intelligence, it features a stunning 24-inch 4.5K Retina display, 24GB of unified memory, and advanced camera and audio in an impossibly thin design.
Local AI Performance
AI OptimizedLocal AI Model Support
Up to 14B (Native) / 30B (Quantized)
Throughput
45 (8B) / 15 (14B Q8)
Context Window
128k
Memory Advantage
24GB Unified Memory (Shared)
Hardware Acceleration
38 TOPS (Apple Neural Engine)
Specifications
CPUApple M4 (10-core CPU)
GPUApple M4 (10-core GPU)
Memory24GB Unified Memory
Storage512GB SSD Storage
Display24-inch 4.5K Retina Display (500 nits)
Camera12MP Center Stage Camera
AudioSix-speaker system with Spatial Audio
Strengths
- Spectacular M4 performance for local LLM inference
- 24GB Unified memory is a massive jump for the baseline
- Reference-grade 4.5K Retina display
- Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C connectivity throughout
Trade-offs
- Impossible to upgrade components (fully unified)
- Screen size (24") may be small for some power users
- External display support limited to two 6K screens
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