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Mac Pro (Rack, 2023) came out in June 2023. Mac Pro (2023) came out in June 2023. Both run macOS 27 with Apple Intelligence.
Note on Mac Pro (Rack, 2023): Has two 10Gb Ethernet ports. Maximum continuous power is 1180W at 100–107V. Size and weight not shown: Apple's spec page lists them for the tower only. Price from Apple Newsroom (June 2023). Discontinued in March 2026.
Note on Mac Pro (2023): Price is reported by the press. Has two 10Gb Ethernet ports. Maximum continuous power is 1180W at 100–107V. Discontinued in March 2026.
Ports & charging
− Front ports
The only change here
Price check
Mac Pro (2023) launched at $6,999
Not currently sold refurbished by Back Market or Apple.
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Price1 change
Price check
Mac Pro (2023) — launched at $6,999
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Launch price (US)
$7,499›$6,999−$500
What does this mean?
The price Apple charged in the US on launch day for the lowest configuration, before tax.
This is not what the Mac costs today. More memory, storage or a faster chip cost extra. Older models drop in price over time, so check the used and refurbished links for current prices.
Ports & charging1 unconfirmed
Front ports
2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)›Not listed separately by Apple
What does this mean?
The ports on the front of the Mac, which you can reach without turning it around. They are also counted in Ports.
Handy for things you plug in and out often, such as headphones, a USB stick or an SD card from a camera. "Not listed separately by Apple" means Apple's spec page lists the ports without saying which are on the front.
Ports
8x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 2x USB-A (up to 5Gb/s), 2x HDMI, 3.5 mm headphone jack (same on both)
What does this mean?
The sockets on the Mac, front and back together. Each row shows one port gained or lost. Ethernet has its own row.
Built-in HDMI and an SD card slot mean fewer adapters when you connect a TV or projector or copy photos from a camera. With fewer ports you rely more on USB-C hubs and adapters.
Matters most if: You connect displays, cameras or many accessories.
Thunderbolt version
Thunderbolt 4 (same on both)
What does this mean?
Thunderbolt is a fast connection that uses the USB-C plug (Thunderbolt 2 used an older, smaller plug). Gb/s is gigabits per second. Thunderbolt 2 goes up to 20 Gb/s, Thunderbolt 3 and 4 up to 40 Gb/s, and Thunderbolt 5 up to 120 Gb/s.
Faster Thunderbolt matters for external SSDs, docks and high-resolution displays. For charging, keyboards and mice, every version works the same.
Ethernet
10Gb Ethernet (same on both)
What does this mean?
Ethernet is a wired network connection: a cable from the Mac to your router. Gigabit Ethernet carries up to 1 Gb/s (gigabit per second), 2.5Gb Ethernet up to 2.5 Gb/s and 10Gb Ethernet up to 10 Gb/s. "10Gb option" means Apple sold a 10Gb port as an option when you ordered; "optional" means Ethernet itself was an option.
A cable is steadier than Wi-Fi for video calls and large downloads. The faster speeds only help if your router, switch or network drive is just as fast.
Matters most if: You copy large files to and from a network drive or other computers.
External displays (most)
8 external displays (same on both)
What does this mean?
The most separate displays you can connect at the same time, as Apple's spec page lists it. On an iMac this is on top of its own screen.
Very high resolutions or refresh rates can lower the number; Apple's spec page lists the exact combinations. More display support helps when you spread your work across several screens.
Matters most if: You want two or more monitors on your desk.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (same on both)
What does this mean?
Wi-Fi generations. Each new one handles more devices at once and higher speeds: Wi-Fi 5 (2014), Wi-Fi 6 (2019), Wi-Fi 6E adds a new, less crowded radio band, Wi-Fi 7 is the newest.
You only get the extra speed if your router supports the same generation. With an older router, the difference is small.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3 (same on both)
What does this mean?
Bluetooth connects wireless headphones, mice, keyboards and game controllers. Newer versions have more range and use less power.
Most accessories work with any of these versions. Newer versions mainly help with range and connection stability.
Maximum continuous power
1280 W (same on both)
Design4 unconfirmed
Weight
Not confirmed›16.86 kg
What does this mean?
Weight in kilograms. 1 kg is about 2.2 pounds.
For a desktop Mac, weight matters when you move it or take it between places.
Height
Not confirmed›52.9 cm
Width
Not confirmed›21.8 cm
Depth
Not confirmed›45 cm
Speakers
Built-in speaker (same on both)
What does this mean?
How Apple describes the Mac's speakers on its spec page. Apple's wording varies between models. We show it exactly as Apple lists it.
Apple lists a single built-in speaker for Mac mini, Mac Studio and Mac Pro, so for music and films you will want speakers or headphones. Systems with force-cancelling woofers give fuller sound with more bass.
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