Apple Mac Pro 3.5-6C/D500/16GB/256GB-ITP MD878ZP/A

Product Description

Mac Pro - Built for creativity on an epic scale.

Intro - Sometimes, to take a major step forward, you have to completely change direction.

When we began work on the next Mac Pro, we considered every element that defines a pro computer - graphics, storage, expansion, processing power and memory. And we challenged ourselves to find the best, most forward-looking way possible to engineer each one of them. When we put it all together, the result was something entirely new. Something radically different from anything before it. Something that provides an extremely powerful argument against the status quo.

Computing - The new power structure.

Engineered around workstation graphics with dual GPUs, PCIe-based flash storage, high-performance Thunderbolt 2, new-generation Xeon processors, ultra-fast memory and support for 4K video, the new Mac Pro delivers state-of-the-art performance across the board.

Processor.

The new Mac Pro is muscle through and through, starting with the new-generation Intel Xeon E5, available with 4, 6, 8 or 12 cores of processing power on a single die. And with up to 30MB of L3 cache, 40GB/s of PCI Express gen 3 bandwidth and 256-bit-wide floating-point instructions, you’ll never be at a loss for speed.

Memory.

Every component in the new Mac Pro is optimised for performance. That includes a four-channel DDR3 memory controller running at 1866MHz. It supports up to 64GB of memory and delivers up to 60GB/s of memory bandwidth, which means you can fly through even the most computer-intensive tasks in no time. And since it’s ECC memory, your render job, video export or simulation won’t be stopped by transient memory errors.

Graphics.

Traditionally, pro computers have relied primarily on the CPU for their computing power. But as GPU performance has dramatically increased, software developers have begun to leverage that power in their apps. With the new Mac Pro, we looked ahead and engineered an even more powerful GPU architecture. Not only does it feature a state-of-the-art AMD FirePro workstation-class GPU — it features two of them. And each is available with 2GB, 3GB or 6GB of dedicated VRAM and up to 2,048 stream processors. With all that power, you’ll be able to do things like seamlessly edit full-resolution 4K video while simultaneously rendering effects in the background — and still have enough power to connect up to three high-resolution 4K displays.

Storage.

There’s flash storage, and then there’s next-generation PCIe-based flash storage. We’re talking storage that’s up to 2.4 times faster than the fastest SATA-based solid-state drive and up to 10 times faster than a 7200-rpm SATA hard drive. Most flash storage systems connect via SATA buses designed for slower-spinning hard drives. But we designed the new Mac Pro around new PCIe-based flash controller technology to deliver the fastest solid-state drives available as standard in a desktop computer. So you’ll have up to 1TB of storage that will let you boot up, launch apps and even open massive files in, well, a flash.

Thermal Core - A unified thermal core.

The new Mac Pro packs an unprecedented amount of power in an unthinkable amount of space. A big reason we were able to do that is the ingenious unified thermal core. Rather than using multiple heat sinks and fans to cool the processor and graphics cards, we built everything around a single piece of extruded aluminium designed to maximise airflow as well as thermal capacity. It works by conducting heat away from the CPU and GPUs, and distributing that heat uniformly across the core. That way, if one processor isn’t working as hard as the others, the extra thermal capacity can be shared efficiently between them. No computer has been built this way before. And yet it makes so much sense, it’s now hard to imagine building one any other way.

Fan - A single breakthrough fan.

An incredible amount of innovation went into designing a fan system capable of cooling such a high-performance device. Instead of adding extra fans, we engineered a single, larger fan that pulls air upwards through a bottom intake. As air passes vertically through the centre of the device, it absorbs heat and carries it out of the top. It’s simple and elegant - and also astonishingly quiet. To achieve that, we had to consider every detail: the number of blades, the size of the blades, the spacing of the blades and even the shape of the blades. By minimising air resistance throughout the system, we were able to design a fan with backward-curved impeller blades that runs at fewer revolutions per minute, draws air more efficiently as it spins and creates considerably less noise.

Expansion, vastly expanded.

In creating a pro computer for the future, we wanted to provide an enormous amount of expansion - without being limited to the space inside the enclosure. Designed with built-in Thunderbolt 2, USB 3, Gigabit Ethernet and HDMI 1.4 ports, Mac Pro sets a new standard in flexible, high-performance expansion. It’s our most expandable Mac yet. And it has everything you need to build a workstation completely customised to what you need and how you work.

Thunderbolt 2.

Thunderbolt combines PCI Express and DisplayPort into one high-speed, versatile I/O technology. And with Mac Pro, we’re jumping even further ahead. Thunderbolt 2 delivers twice the throughput, providing up to 20Gb/s of bandwidth to each external device. So you’re more than ready for the next generation of high-performance peripherals, without being limited by the number of expansion slots inside your computer. You can connect massive amounts of storage, add a PCI expansion chassis and work with the latest external displays - including 4K desktop displays and peripheral devices capable of broadcast monitoring in 4K. And since each Thunderbolt 2 port allows you to daisy-chain up to six peripherals, you can go all out by plugging in up to 36 external devices via Thunderbolt 2 alone.

I/O - Other I/O connections.

Mac Pro equips you with all kinds of connections for all kinds of peripherals. USB 3 gives you the versatility to hook up dozens of different types of external devices. Two Gigabit Ethernet ports let you connect to multiple networks. And an HDMI 1.4 port provides support for the latest televisions, projectors and displays, including Ultra HD TVs. But the thought we put into expandability extends beyond the types of peripherals you can use. As you rotate Mac Pro to plug in a device, it senses the movement and automatically illuminates the I/O panel. So you can easily see the ports you need when you need them.

Wireless - Advanced wireless.

Access your network over three-stream 802.11ac Wi-Fi for the latest in high-speed wireless connectivity. For all your other wireless connections, Mac Pro includes Bluetooth 4.0. It’s the easiest way to connect your keyboard, mouse and other wireless devices without having to physically attach anything.

Design - Radical. Yet completely logical.

The new Mac Pro looks unlike any other computer. Because it is unlike any other computer. By rethinking the architecture of its internal components, we had the chance to rethink the entire enclosure. And since everything centres around a unified thermal core, we were free to design a much leaner, lighter, quieter and far more streamlined structure. Its unique design and beautiful finishes are executed to an extraordinary degree of precision. And at just 25.1 centimetres tall with a diameter of just 16.7 centimetres, it’s a pro desktop computer that can actually sit on your desk.

Assembly - Designed and assembled in the US.

With the new Mac Pro, we assemble the entire product and machine several of its high-precision components in the United States. By leveraging the innovative power of industry-leading companies in Texas, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky and over a dozen other states across America, we’re able to build a product that’s impeccably constructed and beautiful in every detail. In other words, exactly as it was envisioned by our designers and engineers in California.

	A triangular thermal core formed using advanced extrusion techniques and precision machining allows for a more compact design and higher thermal efficiency.
	Refined impact extrusion technologies are more material-efficient and give the polished aluminium enclosure its incredible shape and finish.

Performance

What's truly radical is what you can do with it.

When you want to make something great you challenge every assumption. You cast aside every preconception. You refuse to rest until it's the best it can possibly be. Whether it's a film, a song, a scientific discovery - or the tools that are used to make those things. We've never created anything like the new Mac Pro. No one has. And we can't wait to see what you create with it.

Video Editing

Upto 4K Displays

4K performance that’s nothing short of spectacular.

Work pixel-for-pixel in 4K without slowing down, thanks to dual AMD FirePro workstation-class GPUs and the latest Xeon E5 processors in Mac Pro - a merger that delivers the breathtaking capability to run eight picture-in-picture streams of 4K video at once in Final Cut Pro X (or many more streams of HD video). Combine that with the power to drive up to three 4K displays and process multiple layers of complex effects in real time, and you have a video editing powerhouse.

Unprecedented expansion. At 20Gb/s.

Six Thunderbolt 2 ports redefine the possibilities for expansion by giving you up to 20Gb/s of throughput - without being limited by a set number of PCI Express slots. Connect to your SAN or fast local RAID storage. Then add video I/O, broadcast monitors, your existing PCI Express cards and just about anything else your workflow requires. With HDMI output, you can even use a 4K TV as an external monitor for Final Cut Pro X. Manufacturers like Promise, AJA and Blackmagic are creating a host of advanced high-performance storage, video I/O and expansion solutions for Thunderbolt 2. Another benefit of Thunderbolt: you can easily move your high-performance peripherals from one Mac to another based on the task in hand. And both generations of Thunderbolt technology are compatible with the new Mac Pro.

Final Cut Pro X. Now optimised for Mac Pro.

The new version of Final Cut Pro X has been engineered to take advantage of the 4K capabilities of the Mac Pro. The dual workstation-class GPUs in Mac Pro accelerate effects, optical flow analysis, video export - and virtually everything else you do in Final Cut Pro. Ultra-fast PCIe-based flash storage means fast project loading and incredible multi-stream 4K playback, allowing you to edit Multicam Clips with up to 16 angles of 4K video. And Final Cut Pro X has been so perfectly tuned to take advantage of the new Mac Pro, you can work in 4K - in real time - without rendering. (Take a minute to let that slowly sink in.)

Final Cut Pro X Performance

DaVinci Resolve 10 Performance

3D Modelling and Animation

The power to work with even the largest models.

Dual workstation-class AMD FirePro GPUs - standard in every Mac Pro - provide up to 12GB of video memory, with up to 528GB/s of memory bandwidth for manipulating complex models with massive geometry and large textures. Work with your models at a whole new level of detail, speed and responsiveness. And Mac Pro works with OpenGL 4.1 in OS X to support advanced features like tessellation shaders.

Ultra-fast rendering. And everything else.

Available 12-core Intel Xeon E5 processors - with up to 60GB/s of memory bandwidth - make rendering tasks incredibly fast. And PCIe-based flash storage and 1866MHz memory make quick work of virtually everything you do.

Up to 7 teraflops of computing power

High-speed collaboration.

With Thunderbolt 2, you can connect to your workgroup via SAN or NAS shared storage with up to 20Gb/s of bandwidth. Want to hook up for a simple and fast local transfer? IP over Thunderbolt support in OS X Yosemite gives you a 10Gb connection to another Mac for the cost of a mere cable. Connect several Mac Pro systems together with Thunderbolt cables and you have an instant network render cluster.

3D Applications Performance

Photography - Up to 2.4x faster than SATA solid-state drive

Import and export in a flash.

PCIe-based flash storage lets you import massive images over four times faster than the previous-generation Mac Pro. While powerful Intel Xeon E5 processors and AMD FirePro GPUs let you fly through edits, filters and effects.

Connect to next-generation peripherals at next-generation speeds.

Up to 25x faster than FireWire 800

Thunderbolt 2 gives you a super-fast 20Gb/s connection to super-fast storage, from portable drives ideal for use in the field to high-capacity RAID arrays. USB 3 provides fast connections to cameras and media readers. And with direct connection between computers via Thunderbolt, you can take your MacBook Pro with Retina display on location, then transfer your work back to your Mac Pro.

Edit your images in 4K.

With the new Mac Pro and powerful multiple-display support in OS X Yosemite, you can work with an image full screen on one display while you work with your photo browser on another. Connect a 4K display - with over eight million pixels - and see your photos in more detail than ever before.

Aperture 3 Performance

Design and Layout

The beauty of working in 4K.

Spread your layouts, web pages, images and tools across a massive desktop with a 4K display. Work with two 28x43 tabloid pages side by side, with plenty of room for tools and other windows. If you have multiple traditional displays - like two 27-inch Apple Thunderbolt Displays - the powerful multi-display support in OS X Yosemite lets you work full screen with several apps simultaneously. And it keeps your menus and Dock at hand no matter which display you’re working on.

Speed up your workflow.

Incredibly fast multicore processors - with up to 60GB/s of memory bandwidth - make multitasking quick and responsive. Ultra-fast flash storage lets you copy, open, save and work with even the largest images and documents smoothly and quickly. And built-in networking - Gigabit Ethernet or 802.11ac wireless - combined with the latest SMB2 file sharing protocols in OS X Yosemite makes connecting to your workgroup quick and easy.

Pixelmator 3 Performance

More power across the board.

The new Mac Pro delivers up to 12 processing cores (up to 24 virtual cores) and up to 60GB/s memory bandwidth - twice the bandwidth of the previous-generation model. Now you can work with even more tracks of virtual instruments, plug-ins and effects than previously possible. And the ultra-fast PCIe-based flash storage loads all those instruments, samples and loops almost instantly.

Connect to next-generation I/O technologies.

Six Thunderbolt 2 ports and four USB 3 ports redefine the meaning of expansion. Connect up to 36 best-in-class audio I/O devices from Avid, Apogee, M-Audio, MOTU, Universal Audio and more. And with a PCI expansion chassis connected via Thunderbolt, you can work with the DSP and audio I/O PCI Express cards you already have.

Science and Technology

Daisy-chain up to 36 Thunderbolt devices

More cores. More power. More data.

Now you can stream through even the largest datasets with the latest Intel Xeon E5 processor, featuring up to 12 cores and 1866MHz ECC memory for up to 60GB/s of bandwidth. That’s twice the bandwidth of the previous-generation Mac Pro.

GPU computing with OpenCL.

OpenCL lets you tap into the parallel computing power of modern GPUs and multicore CPUs to accelerate compute-intensive tasks in your Mac apps. Use OpenCL to incorporate advanced numerical and data analytics features, perform cutting-edge image and media processing, and deliver accurate physics simulations. When coupled with the dual workstation-class FirePro GPUs with up to 4,096 stream processors and 12GB of fast GDDR5 memory, OpenCL enables your applications to harness up to 7 teraflops of computational power.

Your data. In tremendous detail.

The ability to run up to three 4K displays lets you visualise every detail of your data in ways that just weren’t possible until now. That’s nearly 25 million pixels at your command.

In the Box

• Mac Pro
• Power lead