Current Standard Hardware Configurations for Mac

Overview

The University has equipment standards for laptops and desktops in order to provide each user with the best support possible. While our standard configurations meet the needs of most users, we also recognize that some users may require a more customized configuration. Please contact the IS_Procurement@richmond.edu if you have any questions regarding a custom configuration.

Mac 2023 - 2024 Standards

Windows is not supported on Apple’s M1 processors.

MacBook Pro 16” – Silver

  • Processor: Apple M1 Pro with 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
  • Memory: 16GB unified memory
  • Storage: 512GB SSD storage
  • Power Adapter: 140W Power Adapter
  • Thunderbolt: Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port
  • Supports 2 external displays
  • Battery: Up to 14 hours wireless web
  • Dimensions: Height: 0.66-inch Width: 14.01 inches, Depth: 9.77 inches
  • Weight: 4.7 pounds

MacBook Pro 14” – Silver

  • Processor: Apple M1 Pro with 8-core CPU, 14-core​​​​​​​ GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
  • Memory: 16GB unified memory
  • Storage: 512GB SSD storage
  • Power Adapter: 67W Power adapter
  • Thunderbolt: Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port.
  • Supports 2 external displays
  • Battery: Up to 14 hours wireless web
  • Dimensions: Height: 0.61-inch Width: 12.3 inches, Depth: 8.7 inches
  • Weight: 3.5 pounds

MacBook Air 13” – Silver

  • Processor: Apple M2 chip with 8‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU Memory: 16GB unified memory
  • Storage: 512GB SSD storage
  • Input: Touch ID
  • Thunderbolt: Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
  • Supports 1 external display
  • Battery: Up to 15 hours wireless web
  • Dimensions: Height: 0.44-inch, Width: 12 inches, Depth: 8.5 inches
  • Weight: 2.7 pounds

iMac 24” - Colors Available: Blue, Green, or Silver

  • Processor: ​​​​​​​Apple M1 chip with 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, 8-core CPU, and 16-core Neural Engine
  • Memory: 16GB unified memory
  • Storage: 512GB SSD storage
  • Gigabit Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet
  • 4 USB-C port
  • Supports 1 external display

See Also

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Article ID: 88623
Created
Mon 10/7/19 4:14 PM
Modified
Mon 12/19/22 10:17 AM

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