How much is Pro and Pro Display really 'Pro'?

Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR have been around for a long time. However, it is not until now that Apple has started to publish white papers for its top two products, giving users a more detailed view of advanced equipment of the device.

The new Mac Pro starts at $ 5,999. If you buy a Pro Display XDR monitor ($ 4,999 and a Pro Stand for $ 999), and the most premium 'full-option' package, the total amount you have to spend on this machine up to USD 53,000 (approximately VND 1.22 billion). With such a 'no' price, surely users want to know how Mac Pro and Pro Display really look like 'Pro'.

If you don't have the time (or you don't want) to read dozens of pages of intricate technical documentation, we've put together the most interesting details, not many people know, quoted from the white paper of Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR, please refer.

The technology that makes MAC PRO become Pro

Although many third-party websites have taken in-depth tests, comparing the speed of the new Mac Pro model with their predecessors, Apple still wants to give the numbers that they themselves test. :

First, the processor of this new model is up to 6.5 times faster than the old Mac Pro running on a 12-core CPU (this number may be more, depending on the task the device must handle, as well as the session. CPU version), while the GPU can achieve 6.8 times the performance of the dual FirePro D700 card model equipped on the Mac Pro 2013 model.

Second: Technically, 24- and 28-core processor options can support up to 2TB of RAM, far exceeding the maximum 1.5TB Apple offers. The reason is because to support 2TB of RAM will require an unbalanced DIMM configuration (heterogeneous amount of RAM on different bars), which Apple is trying to avoid.

Third: Apple's custom MPX modules for GPUs are huge in size for one reason: They may support passive cooling, dual GPU modules, and other future solutions. This opens up the possibility of more potential upgrades to the device.

Fourth: Apple's I / O cards (devices with headphone jacks, USB-A ports and Thunderbolt 3 ports) are equipped with a special connector that connects it to the DisplayPort ports routed from the module. MPX, enables high-resolution video data transmission via Thunderbolt 3 easily. If you do not need additional I / O ports, you can also remove it completely.

Fifth: All configured versions of Mac Pro (at least from Apple) work with Windows completely through Boot Camp.

Sixth: Apple raises a point to note that the higher-end Xeon processor, the higher the number of cores will provide more powerful multi-threaded performance, but must trade off with a decrease in the base clock. . It is important for you to know if your main applications can expand to a higher number of cores to get maximum performance from top Xeon processors. In other words: Make sure you can really use those extra cores effectively, or you'll be stuck with a slower computer.

Seventh: Apple supports both SATA hard drives and some third-party AMD GPUs, but there are some caveats to note: macOS will treat the SATA hard drive as a removable storage tool, which means it will not be encrypted by Apple T2 co-processor like regular main drive. For third-party AMD GPUs, they will need an AUX power cable (sold separately).

Eighth: In particular, Apple notes that Mac Pro can consume so much power that you must consider carefully to avoid overloading a certain circuit, especially for a Mac Pro system that is configured. full screen with high-end screens and accessories, or multiple Mac Pro systems working at the same time.

Technology on display PRO Display XDR

1. Pro Display XDR has two special light sensors, one on the front and one on the back, which is used to adjust the brightness of the backlight, the level of content darkness and the white point (if True Tone is turned on) on screen to set the most standard light level to the user's eye. Also for this reason, Apple recommends that users should not place the back of the screen in front of areas with too strong light in close proximity, causing the sensor to be distorted.
2. Apple says Pro Display XDR can maintain 1000 nits of brightness across the entire screen indefinitely in environments up to 25 ° C (77 ° F).

With such parameters do you think the price of Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR is worth it?