The Intel iMacs (2006–2020) marked a new chapter in Apple’s desktop line, combining sleek all-in-one design with Intel processors for significantly faster performance, broader software compatibility, and years of refinement in display, thermal, and graphics technology.

Key Specifications:

• Processor: Intel Core Duo → Core i9 (including Core 2 Duo, i5, i7, Xeon in iMac Pro)
  
• Display Sizes: 20″, 21.5″, 24″, and 27″
  

• RAM: 512MB (2006) up to 128GB DDR4 (iMac Pro, 2020)
  
• Storage: HDD, Fusion Drive, or SSD (up to 8TB SSD in later models)
  
• Graphics: Integrated Intel → discrete AMD Radeon → dedicated GPUs (iMac Pro: Radeon Pro Vega)
  
• Ports:
  

1. USB-A 2.0 / 3.0, Thunderbolt, SD card, Ethernet
   
2. Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C (post-2017 models)
   

• Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4.4 → macOS Catalina, Big Sur (last Intel versions)
  
• Notable Variant: iMac Pro (2017–2021) — workstation-class Intel Xeon-powered model

Do You Know?

In 2006, Apple made a bold and strategic shift from PowerPC to Intel processors, enabling Macs to run faster, cooler, and for the first time support Windows through Boot Camp. The Intel iMacs ushered in a golden age of compatibility and performance, making Apple’s desktop lineup more appealing to mainstream users and professionals alike.