Apple has given the iMac its first facelift since 2017 with two new models now available for pre-order.
Major updates have been made to processing speed, graphics performance and display resolution.
The 21.5-inch iMac will be 60 per cent faster with prices starts at $1,299 (£1,249), while the 27-inch model starts at $1,799 (£1,749) and will operate 2.4 times faster.
Graphics performance will also be up to 80 per cent faster on the 21.5-inch edition and 50 per cent faster on the 27-inch version.
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Apple has given the iMac its first facelift since mid-2017 and it involves a major update to its speed, graphics performance and display. The update retains the same hardware design but promises faster performances across all tasks from writing a note to video editing
Tom Boger, Apple's senior director of Mac Product Marketing said: 'Customers are going to love the huge boost in iMac performance.
With up to 8-core processors and powerful Vega graphics, the iMac lineup is stronger than ever'.
'With its stunning Retina display, amazing design, twice the performance, and macOS Mojave that our customers love, iMac is by far the best desktop in the world.'
The update promises faster performances across all tasks from writing a note to using video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro, to playing games and composing music.
Those who have picture and footage heavy work will benefit in particular, including professional designers and editors.
Radeon Pro Vega graphics will give the 21.5-inch iMac up to 80 per cent faster graphics performance and a 50 per cent faster on the 27-inch version.
In terms of processing, the 21.5-inch screen iMac now features 8th-generation quad-core, and for the first time 6-core processors, delivering up to 60 per cent faster performance.
the 21.5-inch screen iMac now features 8th-generation quad-core, and for the first time 6-core processors, delivering up to 60 per cent faster performance.
It also comes with Radeon Pro Vega graphics, delivering up to 80 percent faster graphics performance. Retina 4K and 5K display on the 21.5-inch and 27-inch model respectively
The desktop computers will feature a 4K retina display on the 21.5-inch and 5K display on the 27-inch model
The 27-inch screen iMac has a 9th-generation 6-core and 8-core processors, and gives 2.4 times faster performance.
The desktop computers will feature a 4K retina display on the 21.5-inch and 5K display on the 27-inch model.
'All these pixels result in text that looks like a printed page, sharper photos with more detail, and the ability to edit 4K video at full resolution', said Apple.
The new iMacs will come with the the latest macOS Mojave operating system that features a Dark Mode which blackens out the background, helping users to 'focus' on specific content.
The 27-inch screen iMac has a 9th-generation 6-core and 8-core processors, and gives 2.4 times faster performance
Radeon Pro Vega graphics will give the 21.5-inch iMac up to 80 per cent faster graphics performance and a 50 per cent faster graphics performance on the 27-inch version.
Other features of Mojave include Stacks, which organises the user desktop by automatically stacking files into groups.
All versions of the new iMac can now available with prices for the 21.5-inch iMac Retina 4K display starting at $1,299 (£1,249) and that for the 27-inch model with Retina 5K display at $1,799 (£1,749).
The old non-Retina display iMac with 2.3GHz Dual-Core Processor with Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz continues to be available for $1,099 (£1,049).
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