Current Standard Hardware Configurations for Mac

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Standard Mac desktop and laptops configuration.

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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 2024 - 2025 Standards

Windows on Bootcamp or VMware Fusion is not supported on Apple’s Silicon processors.

MacBook Pro 16”– Space Black

  • Apple M3 Pro with 12‑core CPU, 18‑core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine
  • Memory: 18GB unified memory
  • Storage: 512GB SSD storage
  • Power Adapter: 140W USB-C Power Adapter
  • Thunderbolt: 3 Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port
  • Display: 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
  • Battery: Up to 15 hours wireless web
  • Dimensions: Height: 0.66-inch Width: 14.01 inches, Depth: 9.77 inches
  • Weight: 4.7 pounds

MacBook Pro 14” – Space Black

  • Apple M3 Pro with 11‑core CPU, 14‑core GPU and16‑core Neural Engine
  • Memory: 18GB unified memory
  • Storage: 512GB SSD storage
  • Power Adapter: 70W Power adapter
  • Thunderbolt: Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port
  • 14” Liquid Retina XDR display
  • Battery: Up to 15 hours wireless web
  • Dimensions: Height: 0.61-inch Width: 12.3 inches, Depth: 8.7 inches
  • Weight: 3.4 pounds

MacBooK Air 15” – Starlight

  • Apple M2 chip with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural
  • Memory: 16GB unified memory
  • Storage: 512GB SSD storage
  • Power Adapter: 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter
  • TrackPad: 1080p FaceTime HD camera
  • Thunderbolt: Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
  • Input: MagSafe 3 charging port
  • Display: 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone
  • Battery: Up to 15 hours wireless web
  • Dimensions: Height: 0.45-inch Width: 13.4 inches, Depth: 9.35 inches
  • Weight: 3.3 pounds

MacBook Air 13” – Starlight

  • 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” - Silver

  • Apple M3 chip with 8‑core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, 10‑core GPU 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.

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Article ID: 88623
Created
Mon 10/7/19 4:14 PM
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Fri 8/23/24 8:34 AM

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