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Overview The 12 core Mac Pro runs on Intel Xeon processors whose mention is enough to understand the seriousness of the power that this desktop packs. Its other components like huge RAM and a power packed GPU hardly need a mention in comparison to the 12 cores. However these components increase the desktop’s computing power exponentially to deliver the ultimate performance whether it is encoding or decoding videos or processing CPU intensive data that normally takes hours. Features The latest Mac Pro incorporates Intel’s latest Xeon processors which are based on Intel’s next generation ‘Westmere’ architecture which promises to deliver exceptional performance. These processors in turn bring more benefits to the overall computing power of the computer. For example, the 12MB L3 cache per processor boosts performance dynamically; the Turbo Boost speeds up cores and the hyper-threading can make multi-tasking effortless for the processor. The 12 core Mac Pro, the RAM and GPU are equally impressive as they help in bringing down the computing time considerably; in some cases from hours to minutes. The standard configuration of the 12 core Mac Pro comes with 6 GB DDR3 SDRAM wherein they occupy 6 out of 8 RAM DIMMS (which have a maximum memory limit of 32 GB). One the graphics front, the Mac Pro hosts a robust ATI Radeon HD 5770 which has two Mini DisplayPorts. One can even add another ATI Radeon HD 5770 to double the graphic processing capability or can upgrade to ATI Radeon HD 5870 to pack even mightier power. The Mac Pro also comes with 1TB 7200rpm SATA HDD which occupies just one of the 4 cable free, direct-attach hard drive bays. In addition to this there is an 18x optical drive with a provision for another as well. The desktop comes packed with Apple Magic Mouse and Apple Keyboard which has a numeric pad and also an USB keyboard extension cable. On the ports front, there are 4 FireWire 800 ports, two in the front and two in the back; 5 USB 2.0 ports, 2 in on the front panel, 3 on the back; a headphone minijack on the front panel, analog stereo input and output jacks on the back and a Mini DisplayPort on the back. There are also internal speakers and two USB ports that are on the included keyboard. Bottomline The 12 core Mac Pro can be the first choice when looking for a desktop that can handle extreme CPU intensive applications, high video encoding or decoding or other professional applications that demand more processing power. Hence this Mac Pro is very suitable for professionals and businesses. |
In the latest offerings from Apple, the one that stands out is the 12 core Mac Pro. Dubbed as the fastest Mac around, it runs two 6 core- Intel Xeon ‘Westmere’ processors which pack the ultimate power punch. The 12 core Mac Pro is the ultimate Mac machine which provides high level of customisation and offers very powerful components.