Mac Pro Intel Xeon 12-Core Desktops

What is Intel Xeon 12 Core Processor?

A processor is also known as a central processing unit (CPU). It is responsible for executing a sequence of stored instructions called program, in personal computers such as an iMac.

A multi-core is a single computing component with two or more independent processing units also known as cores. Examples of Xeon 12-Core Mac processors include:

• Mac Pro 5, 1 12-Core 2.66GHz, RAM 32 GB, 1TBHD, GeForce GT120, Wi-Fi HIGH Sierra
• Apple Mac Pro 6.1 Late 2013 2.7GHz 12-Core CPU Processor + 64 GB RAM Memory upgrade
• Apple MacPro 6,1 2013, 2.7GHz, 1TB SSD, 64 GB RAM
• Mac Pro 5, 1 mid-2010 12-Core 3.46 GHz 64G ATI Radeon HD 5870 500 GB SSD USB 3.0

Which features should I consider when choosing a processor for my Mac Pro?

• How many GHz - This reflects the number of clock cycles per second. For example, a 2.3GHz processor beats 2.3 million times in a second. A new Mac might come with multiple processors each with its own GHz. To know the total clock speed for the new Mac, multiply the speed of each core with the number of processors. It is advisable to go with the Intel that has the highest clock speed.
• How many cores - A core is a processing unit that receives instruction in a Mac or iMac. It performs actions or calculations based on those instructions. These instructions can be fed into the PC using a keyboard or a mouse. The progress can be observed on the desktop screen or monitor. Core Xeon processor is a workstation-class or server processor. Xeon processors support more memory than i5/i7 processors. The more cores a CPU has the faster it will perform. Next-generation computers are expected to have more cores.
• CPU cache - A cache is an onboard memory. It helps the processor deal with repetitive tasks faster since information can be held in the memory. Greater amounts of megabytes in the cache of an Intel processor are preferred because it helps run multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Hyper-threading - This feature allows the Intel processor to handle twice as many streams as the number of cores it has. It does this by tricking the software into thinking it has twice as many cores. For example, if you select a six-core, hyper-threading should be able to execute twice as many sets of instructions.

What are the benefits of using an Intel Xeon processor?

• Electricity - Intel uses energy more efficiently compared to other processors. It is able to crank out more computing power and at the same time draw less electric power. The iMac or Mac computer, therefore, utilizes little power when plugged into a socket. This, in turn, lowers your energy costs.
• Space - A single Intel Xeon 5600 processor has the potential to replace up to fifteen servers using single-core processors. Such an Intel can save up on physical space. In addition to that, such an Apple iMac reduces hardware costs and also minimizes the need for administration and maintenance.

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