Product roundup
Best Apple Desktop PCs
in 2026.
Compare five products from the Puter.Parts directory with practical specifications and direct internal product links.
5 products comparedUpdated 20 August 2026Specification-led comparison
Reviewed by the Puter.Parts editorial teamSpecifications and descriptions are based on the linked Puter.Parts product pages. No hands-on testing is claimed.Editorial disclosureCheck the linked product page for current specifications, availability and retailer information.Our winner
The iMac 24-inch with M3 introduced Apple's third-generation Apple Silicon to the all-in-one line, pairing an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU with the iconic 4.5K Retina display and all-colour aluminium chassis in a 11.5 mm thin profile.
Our picks compared
| Product | Best for | Key specifications |
|---|
| iMac 24-inch (M3, 2023) | General category comparison | Processor: Apple M3 (8-core CPU) · Gpu: Apple M3 integrated (10-core GPU) · Ram: 8 GB unified memory · Storage: 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD |
| iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024) | General category comparison | Processor: Apple M4 (10-core CPU) · Gpu: Apple M4 integrated (10-core GPU) + 4.5K Retina display · Ram: 16 GB unified memory · Storage: 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD |
| iMac 27-inch (Intel, 2020) | General category comparison | Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K · Ram: 8 GB DDR4 · Storage: 512 GB SSD · Gpu: AMD Radeon Pro 5300 4 GB |
| Mac mini (M4, 2024) | General category comparison | Processor: Apple M4 (10-core CPU) · Gpu: Apple M4 integrated (10-core GPU) · Ram: 16 GB unified memory · Storage: 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD |
| Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024) | General category comparison | Processor: Apple M4 Pro (14-core CPU) · Gpu: Apple M4 Pro integrated (20-core GPU) · Ram: 24 GB unified memory · Storage: 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD |
Technical details are taken from the linked internal product pages. Check live details before buying.
The products in detail
1. Best overall category fit
iMac 24-inch (M3, 2023) is a practical option in this comparison.
The iMac 24-inch with M3 introduced Apple's third-generation Apple Silicon to the all-in-one line, pairing an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU with the iconic 4.5K Retina display and all-colour aluminium chassis in a 11.5 mm thin profile. Check the linked product page for current details.
What we like
- Direct internal product page with technical specifications.
- Useful model details for comparing this category.
What we do not like
- Current price and availability need checking.
Key specificationsProcessor: Apple M3 (8-core CPU) · Gpu: Apple M3 integrated (10-core GPU) · Ram: 8 GB unified memory · Storage: 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD
2. Best overall category fit
iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024) is a practical option in this comparison.
The iMac 24-inch with M4 refreshes Apple's slim all-in-one desktop with the M4 chip's 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, delivering snappy performance for creative and productivity tasks behind a stunning 4.5K Retina display. Check the linked product page for current details.
What we like
- Direct internal product page with technical specifications.
- Useful model details for comparing this category.
What we do not like
- Current price and availability need checking.
Key specificationsProcessor: Apple M4 (10-core CPU) · Gpu: Apple M4 integrated (10-core GPU) + 4.5K Retina display · Ram: 16 GB unified memory · Storage: 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD
3. Best overall category fit
iMac 27-inch (Intel, 2020) is a practical option in this comparison.
The iMac 27-inch (2020) was the last Intel-based 27-inch iMac before Apple Silicon, powered by Intel's 10th-gen Core i7-10700K. It features a stunning 5K Retina display, nano-texture glass option, and AMD Radeon Pro discrete graphics. Now discontinued. Check the linked product page for current details.
What we like
- Direct internal product page with technical specifications.
- Useful model details for comparing this category.
What we do not like
- Current price and availability need checking.
Key specificationsProcessor: Intel Core i7-10700K · Ram: 8 GB DDR4 · Storage: 512 GB SSD · Gpu: AMD Radeon Pro 5300 4 GB
4. Best overall category fit
Mac mini (M4, 2024) is a practical option in this comparison.
The Mac mini with M4 is the most affordable Apple Silicon desktop, offering a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU with 16 GB of unified memory in the compact Mac mini form factor for everyday productivity, creative work, and home use. Check the linked product page for current details.
What we like
- Direct internal product page with technical specifications.
- Useful model details for comparing this category.
What we do not like
- Current price and availability need checking.
Key specificationsProcessor: Apple M4 (10-core CPU) · Gpu: Apple M4 integrated (10-core GPU) · Ram: 16 GB unified memory · Storage: 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD
5. Best overall category fit
Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024) is a practical option in this comparison.
The Mac mini with M4 Pro brings professional-grade 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU performance into the palm-sized 127 × 127 mm Mac mini chassis, with three Thunderbolt 4 ports and macOS Sequoia out of the box. Check the linked product page for current details.
What we like
- Direct internal product page with technical specifications.
- Useful model details for comparing this category.
What we do not like
- Current price and availability need checking.
Key specificationsProcessor: Apple M4 Pro (14-core CPU) · Gpu: Apple M4 Pro integrated (20-core GPU) · Ram: 24 GB unified memory · Storage: 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD
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