45nm) for higher speed, lower power consumption, and reduced heat. The dual-CPU model uses Intel’s newer “Westmere”, a version of Nehalem that uses a 32nm die (vs. The 2010 Mac Pro was released in July 2010 the single-CPU model uses quad-core Intel “Nehalem” Xeon CPUs running at 2.8, 3.2, or 3.33 GHz. A single quad-core 2.66 GHz CPU entry-level model is available alongside a dual quad-core 2.26 GHz model, and there are a host of build-to-order options. The third generation Mac Pro was released in March 2009 every configuration uses quad-core Intel “Nehalem” Xeon CPUs. Bluetooth became a standard feature, but AirPort Extreme remained an option. A single quad-core 2.8 GHz CPU entry-level model was available alongside a dual quad-core 2.8 GHz model and a 3.2 GHz one.
The second generation Mac Pro was released in January 2008, and every configuration used quad-core Intel Xeon CPUs. Bluetooth and AirPort Extreme were both optional on the original Mac Pro.Īn 8-core version with two quad-core CPUs was added in April 2007.
Apple introduced the first Mac Pro with two dual-core 2.0, 2.66, or 3.0 GHz Intel Xeon CPUs in August 2006 with 1 GB of RAM, a 250 GB hard drive, and Nvidia GeForce 7300 GT graphics.