First Look: Apple Refreshes iMacs with New Processors

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The latest line of Core i3, i5 and i7 processors have made their way into the new Apple iMac line as of this morning, along with new ATI Radeon discrete graphics.

The base model at $1199 now has a 3.06Ghz Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory, ATI Radeon HD 4670 discrete graphics with 256MB of video memory, 500GB hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, and a 21.5-inch 1920×1080 LED-backlit display.

The next step up at $1499 upgrades the processor to a 3.20GHz Core i3 processor, doubles the hard drive capacity to 1TB and has a better ATI Radeon HD 5670 graphics card with 512MB of video memory.

The cheapest 27-inch model starts at $1699 and includes the same specs as the upgraded 21.5-inch model above, except for the 2560×1440 resolution display.

The most expensive model in the line is a 27-inch model selling for $1999 that features a 2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory, the ATI Radeon HD 5750 graphics card with 1GB of GDDR5 video memory, a 1TB hard drive and 8X SuperDrive.

Configure-to-order options vary by model and can be seen on Apple’s online store. These new iMac models are shipping today and also available in Apple retail stores.