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Apple M3 2023 iMac 24-inch All-in-One Desktop - Green
Apple M3 2023 iMac 24-inch All-in-One Desktop - Green
Apple M3 2023 iMac 24-inch All-in-One Desktop - Green
Apple M3 2023 iMac 24-inch All-in-One Desktop - Green
Apple M3 2023 iMac 24-inch All-in-One Desktop - Green
Apple M3 2023 iMac 24-inch All-in-One Desktop - Green
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Apple M3 2023 iMac 24-inch All-in-One Desktop - Green

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Apple's M3 chip delivers up to 35% faster CPU performance than M1 in a 11.5mm all-in-one that replaces both your desktop and your display.

$1,249.99*
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Overview

The 2023 iMac with M3 packs an 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, and 8GB of Unified Memory into a 11.5mm aluminum chassis — and those numbers require context to appreciate. Apple's Unified Memory Architecture places CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine on the same die with shared high-bandwidth memory, eliminating the latency penalty of discrete VRAM transfers. In practice, the M3's CPU scores rival or exceed 12th-generation Intel Core i7 desktop chips in single-threaded workloads while drawing a fraction of the power. The 4.5K Retina display runs at 218 pixels per inch with P3 wide color and 500 nits brightness — a specification that matches or exceeds dedicated monitors in the $400–$600 range, making it a legitimate two-in-one value proposition.

This machine is built for knowledge workers, educators, and creative professionals who want a clean desk setup without compromising on display quality or processing speed. The all-in-one form factor means the M3 chip's thermal solution is engineered around silence — passive or near-passive cooling handles typical productivity loads. The base port configuration (two Thunderbolt / USB 4 only) signals who this SKU targets: users already operating in a USB-C ecosystem or willing to add a single hub. For photographers shooting RAW, designers working in Adobe CC, or anyone running a modern browser-heavy workflow, the M3 iMac in this configuration delivers a complete, capable platform that won't feel slow for several years.

Key Features

SUPERCHARGED BY M3 — Get more done faster with a next-generation chip from Apple. From creating presentations to gaming, you’ll fly through work and play.

FITS PERFECTLY IN YOUR SPACE — The all-in-one desktop design is strikingly thin, comes in four vibrant colors, and becomes the centerpiece of any room.

IMMERSIVE DISPLAY — The 24-inch 4.5K Retina display features 500 nits of brightness and support for 1 billion colors. Everything from streaming movies to editing photos is vivid and colorful. (Actual diagonal screen size is 23.5 inches.)

ADVANCED CAMERA AND AUDIO — Look and sound your best with a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, a studio-quality three-mic array, and a six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio.

WORKS WITH YOUR FAVORITE APPS — All your go-to apps run lightning fast — including Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Zoom. You can even run many of your favorite iPhone and iPad apps directly on your iMac. (Apps are available on the App Store.)

WORKS WITH ALL YOUR APPLE DEVICES — You can do amazing things when you use your Apple devices together. Copy something on iPhone and paste it on iMac. Use your iMac to answer FaceTime calls or send texts with Messages. And that’s just the beginning.

MAGIC ACCESSORIES INCLUDED — iMac comes with a color-matched Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse.

CONNECT IT ALL — iMac features two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports and a headphone jack. Enjoy seamless wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. (Wi‑Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported.)

STORE ALL YOUR FILES — iMac comes with plenty of fast SSD storage for all your photo and video libraries, files, and apps. (1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.)

EASY TO USE — Mac is designed to be easy to learn and use — so you can start doing what you love in no time at all.

Specifications

Chip
Apple M3 (3nm)
CPU Cores
8-core
GPU Cores
8-core
Neural Engine
16-core
Memory
8GB Unified Memory
Storage
256GB SSD
Display
24-inch 4.5K Retina (23.5" actual diagonal)
Display Resolution
4480 x 2520 at 218 ppi
Brightness
500 nits
Color Support
1 billion colors, P3 wide color
Camera
1080p FaceTime HD
Audio
Six-speaker system with Spatial Audio, three-mic array
Ports
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4, Headphone jack
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Color
Green
Included Accessories
Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse (color-matched)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • M3's 8-core CPU delivers single-core performance that outpaces Intel 12th-gen chips in most productivity benchmarks, making the system feel consistently fast under mixed loads.
  • 256GB SSD uses Apple's fast NVMe controller — sequential reads exceed 3,000 MB/s, meaning app launches and file operations are near-instantaneous.
  • The 4.5K Retina panel at 500 nits covers the P3 wide color gamut, making it genuinely usable for color-accurate photo editing without an external display purchase.
  • 11.5mm chassis eliminates the separate tower and monitor footprint — the entire compute platform hides behind a 24-inch screen with a single power cable.
  • Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 are current-generation wireless standards that won't require peripheral upgrades for several years.

👎 Cons

  • Only two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports in this base configuration — no USB-A ports and no Ethernet jack, which will require a hub or dongle for users with legacy peripherals or wired network needs.
  • 8GB Unified Memory is soldered and non-upgradeable; users who anticipate memory-heavy workflows must configure at point of purchase, with no upgrade path later.
  • 256GB base storage fills quickly with video projects or large photo libraries — the upgrade cost to 512GB is steep relative to the performance gain.
  • The included Magic Mouse cannot be charged while in use due to its bottom-mounted Lightning port, a longstanding ergonomic and usability limitation specific to this accessory.

Frequently Asked Questions

This model ships with an 8-core GPU, while higher-configured M3 iMacs step up to a 10-core GPU. For general productivity, web work, and light photo editing the 8-core handles those tasks without constraint — the 10-core becomes relevant for GPU-intensive rendering and sustained gaming workloads.
Yes. The two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports each support one external display at up to 6K resolution, so you can run a dual-monitor setup alongside the built-in screen. Thunderbolt 4 bandwidth (40 Gb/s per port) ensures no bottleneck for high-refresh external panels.
For single-application creative work — photo editing in Lightroom, moderate Premiere timelines, or Affinity Publisher — 8GB Unified Memory performs well because the M3's memory architecture is significantly more efficient than discrete RAM. Where you'll feel pressure is heavy multitasking: Final Cut with multiple open apps, or large Photoshop documents alongside a browser with many tabs. If that describes your workflow, configure up at purchase since RAM is not user-upgradeable.
Wi-Fi 6E adds access to the 6 GHz band, which means less channel congestion in dense environments and theoretical throughput up to 2.4 Gb/s. In a home or office with a Wi-Fi 6E router, this iMac will saturate a gigabit internet connection without being the bottleneck.
Not natively — Apple Silicon Macs no longer support Boot Camp. Windows 11 ARM can be run in a virtual machine via Parallels or VMware Fusion, with strong performance for most business applications. Linux ARM support varies by distribution and virtualization layer.

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