Apple iMac 27" Retina 5K Silver, 3.6 GHz 8-Core i9, 4 TB Fusion Drive, 64 GB RAM, Radeon Pro Vega 48, , Early 2019

This iMac still offers impressive performance today, especially for certain applications. The brilliant 27-inch Retina 5K display, with its exceptionally high resolution and color fidelity, remains ideal for graphics-intensive tasks like photo editing, video production, music production, and demanding multitasking. The powerful 8-core processor combined with 64 GB of RAM ensures smooth operation in creative applications like Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, and Logic Pro X. Even larger projects, processor-intensive software, and complex workflows can be handled efficiently.

The Radeon Pro Vega 48 graphics unit still offers solid performance for GPU-accelerated applications, including 3D rendering, professional image and video editing, and light to medium gaming. The generous 4 TB Fusion Drive—a combination of SSD and HDD technology—offers plenty of storage space for large media files, even if it is now slower than pure SSDs. As an all-in-one device with an integrated display, high-quality speakers, microphones, and a slim design, this iMac is still ideal in 2025 as a powerful desktop workstation for home offices, creative freelancers, or educational institutions with high storage and graphics requirements. Despite its age, this model remains a reliable and versatile workstation, especially when equipped with maximum RAM and a dedicated graphics card.