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Apple iMac 24-inch with M4 Chip (8-core CPU / 8-core GPU, 16GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD)
This configuration is the entry-level model of the 24-inch iMac, refreshed in October 2024 with Apple’s M4 chip and optimized for Apple Intelligence. It’s an all-in-one desktop that combines a vibrant display, powerful performance, and a slim, colorful design—ideal for creative work, video calls, and everyday productivity. As of November 28, 2025, it’s readily available from Apple and retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and Costco, with no major supply issues reported.
Key Specifications
Category Details Chip Apple M4 with: – 8-core CPU (4 performance cores up to 4.4 GHz + 4 efficiency cores) – 8-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing – 16-core Neural Engine – Media engine for H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW, and AV1 decode Memory 16GB unified LPDDR5X memory (configurable up to 32GB at purchase; not user-upgradable) Storage 256GB SSD (configurable up to 2TB at purchase; not user-upgradable) Display 24-inch 4.5K Retina (4480 x 2520 resolution at 218 ppi), 500 nits brightness, P3 wide color, True Tone; nano-texture glass option (+$200) for reduced glare Camera & Audio 12MP Center Stage camera (with Desk View); three-mic array; six-speaker system with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos support Connectivity – Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) – Bluetooth 5.3 – 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 ports (40Gb/s) – Gigabit Ethernet (not included; configurable) – 3.5mm headphone jack Supports up to two external 6K displays at 60Hz or one 8K at 60Hz Size & Weight 21.5 x 19.7 x 7.25 inches (with stand; 546 x 500 x 184 mm); 9.75 lbs (4.42 kg) – available in seven colors: silver, blue, green, yellow, orange, pink, purple (all with color-matched accessories) Power & Cooling 150W power supply; efficient fanless design (though base model uses a quiet fan) Software Ships with macOS Sequoia (upgradable to latest; full Apple Intelligence support including enhanced Siri, Writing Tools, Image Playground, and iPhone Mirroring) Performance Highlights
- CPU/GPU: Up to 2.1x faster than the M1 iMac in creative workflows like 4K video export in Final Cut Pro; excels in multitasking and light gaming with ray tracing. Benchmarks show it completing HandBrake video encodes in under 5 minutes, outpacing M3 models and most Intel-based all-in-ones.
- Apple Intelligence: On-device AI runs smoothly thanks to the Neural Engine, enabling features like natural language photo search without cloud dependency.



