# Ultra-Powerful Desktop Computers The All New Apple iMac Pro is the Ultimate Supercomputer By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-06-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-imac-pro References: [wired](https://www.wired.com/2017/06/imac-pro/) & [apple](https://www.apple.com/ca/imac-pro/) [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-mac-studio) has just announced its newest personal computer, the Apple iMac Pro. Intended to be the worlds premier supercomputer, the iMac Pro will be able to handle anything you can throw at it with ease. With a 5K Retina display, 22 teraflop processors, 128 gigabits of memory and 4 terabytes of storage this is definitely more than a computer for surfing the web. The device has four [Thunderbolt 3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/external-ssd-drive) ports so you can connect an additional two [5K monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorpro-5k-monitor) for a total of 44 million pixels. Starting at $5000, the Apple iMac Pro is meant for tasks like Machine learning, VR and real time 3D rendering. A new track-pad and keyboard round out the space gray machine as the the most powerful and impressive iMac release in years. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Supercomputers:** The development of ultra-powerful desktop computers, like the Apple iMac Pro, opens up possibilities for supercomputing capabilities outside of traditional computing facilities. - **High-performance Computing:** The Apple iMac Pro's advanced specifications, such as 22 teraflop processors, 128 gigabits of memory, and 4 terabytes of storage, demonstrate the growing trend of high-performance computing for demanding tasks like machine learning and real-time rendering. - **Increased Computing Power:** With its impressive features and capabilities, the Apple iMac Pro represents the ongoing trend of increased computing power in desktop computers, enabling professionals to handle resource-intensive tasks with ease. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Computer Hardware:** The introduction of ultra-powerful desktop computers, such as the Apple iMac Pro, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the computer hardware industry by catering to the needs of professionals requiring high-performance computing capabilities. - **Virtual Reality:** The advanced specifications of the Apple iMac Pro, including support for Virtual Reality tasks, highlight the potential for disruptive innovation in the virtual reality industry, allowing for more immersive and realistic experiences. - **Artificial Intelligence:** The Apple iMac Pro's emphasis on machine learning capabilities provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of artificial intelligence, enabling faster and more efficient training and processing of AI algorithms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Power Desktop-Friendly Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-mac-studio.md) - [Ultra-Slender All-in-One Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-imac-m3.md) - [Business-Ready All-in-One Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-imac-with-m4.md) - [Pro-Grade Expansion-Supporting Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-apple-mac-pro.md) - [Powerful Multi-Use Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-studio-1.md) - [Demure High-Power Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-apple-macbook-pro.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Compact Desktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m4-mac.md) - [Redesigned Miniature Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-mini-m4.md) - [Powerful Pint-Sized Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-mini.md)