iMac 5K vs Mac Pro: PhotoZoom Pro

Get the new iMac 5K at B&H Photo and see the MPG computer gear wishlist.

See also iMac 5K: Building a High-Performance Configuration.

BenVista PhotoZoom Pro

This test shows just how blazingly fast the iMac 5K really can be, even in a situation where the hardware specifications suggest that the Mac Pro should trounce the iMac. In this case, it turns out to be software inability to scale beyond 4 CPU cores, but that is a common issue, so it is also a real-world consideration.

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iMac 5K (Late 2015) vs Mac Pro: PhotoZoom Pro

WOW.

The evidence accumulates showing that the top-spec late 2015 iMac 5K is an outstanding alternative to the Mac Pro for many users, even power users, particularly with 64GB memory.

The high-end iMac 5K that MPG recommends coupled with the diglloyd enhancement kit for the late 2015 iMac 5K is sure to please just about everyone.

PhotoZoom Pro: Scale 50-megapixel image by 400%