I have a 3 year old 27-inch iMac (regular not Pro). I'm on the fence on getting a new one. Can anyone comment on the 2020 model they offer now and the improvements since the past 3 or so years. I love my current iMac, no real issues, but like to upgrade every few years. Thanks!
Unless you are taxing the CPU now, or need the support for a slightly higher resolution (6K) on external monitors, there's no real reason to upgrade at this time.
The 2020 model offers newer generation Intel CPU with faster speeds and turboboosts and higher resolution on external monitors.
See:
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017) - Technical Specifications
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020) - Technical Specifications
Unless you are taxing the CPU now, or need the support for a slightly higher resolution (6K) on external monitors, there's no real reason to upgrade at this time.
The 2020 model offers newer generation Intel CPU with faster speeds and turboboosts and higher resolution on external monitors.
See:
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017) - Technical Specifications
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020) - Technical Specifications
If you're happy with the performance of your current 27" iMac I'd wait until sometime in 2021 when the new M1 27" iMacs will be released. That would be a big jump in performance.
Should I get the new iMac?
