Mac Pro 2019

The Rack-Mountable Mac Pro (2019) models share identical internal components to their tower counterparts, but feature a different chassis design (engineered to fit into a 5U rack), have different identifiers, and initially retailed at a premium price.

This particular configuration, the Mac Pro "12-Core" 3.3 (2019 - Rack-Mountable) -- features a single 3.3 GHz Twelve Core Xeon W (3235) processor with Turbo Boost reaching 4.4 GHz and 31.25MB of cache. Multiple configuration options were offered, but the standard configuration included 32GB of RAM, a 256 GB SSD, and AMD Radeon Pro 580X graphics with 8GB of GDDR5 memory (as of March 8, 2022, Apple updated the standard configuration to a 512 GB SSD and an AMD Radeon Pro W5500X with 8GB of GDDR6 memory; this model may represent an alternative standard configuration or a BTO/CTO option, too).

In its default configuration, connectivity options include two USB 3 ports (via a pre-installed Apple I/O card), four Thunderbolt 3 ports (two on the Apple I/O card and two at the front of the chassis), two HDMI 2.0 ports (on the video card), two 10Gb Ethernet ports and a 3.5 mm headphone jack with headset support along with 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. Additionally, additional connectivity can be expanded using PCIe expansion cards.

This rack-mountable Mac Pro variant entered the market with a design optimized to fit into a 5U rack while retaining the powerful performance of its tower counterpart. [3, 21] Its 12-core Intel Xeon W processor delivered exceptional multi-threaded performance, capably meeting the rigorous demands of professional environments. [3, 21] Despite its premium pricing compared to the tower model, its excellent expandability and modularity were highly praised. [3] The form factor proved to be a significant advantage in specific settings like studios and server rooms, valued for its space efficiency and ease of centralized management. The inclusion of the Radeon Pro 580X graphics and a comprehensive array of connectivity ports provided a flexible foundation for diverse professional workflows, making it a worthwhile investment for its target audience. [3]