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Black cylindrical desktop workstation with glossy finish

Apple

Apple Mac Pro Late 2013 2.7GHz 12-core 64GB DDR3 1TB Flash Dual AMD FirePro D500 desktop PC

SKU CH-87KW-S1X9Y

A 2013 Mac Pro desktop with a 2.7 GHz 12-core Xeon processor, 64 GB DDR3 ECC memory, 1 TB flash storage and dual FirePro D500 GPUs

  • TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
  • Form FactorDesktop
  • UsageOthers
  • ColorBlack
  • Processor2.7GHz 12-core with 30MB of L3 cache
  • Processor Main FeaturesHyper-Threading Technology
  • 12-core Xeon handles heavy workloads with 2.7 GHz clock and 30 MB L3 cache
  • 64 GB DDR3 ECC memory in four 16 GB modules runs at 1866 MHz
  • 1 TB PCIe flash storage boots macOS 10.9 Mavericks quickly
  • Dual AMD FirePro D500 GPUs each provide 3 GB GDDR5 VRAM for graphics
  • Late 2013 Mac Pro cylinder design packs workstation power in compact black desktop

Workstation with dual FirePro D500

This Apple Mac Pro Late 2013 is a cylinder-form desktop workstation built around a single 2.7 GHz 12-core Intel Xeon processor. It ships with 64 GB of 1866 MHz DDR3 ECC memory installed as four 16 GB modules. Storage is provided by a 1 TB PCIe-based flash drive running OS X 10.9 Mavericks. Dual AMD FirePro D500 GPUs each bring 3 GB of GDDR5 VRAM for multi-display and compute workloads.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

The 12-core Xeon and dual workstation GPUs suit professionals running macOS-native creative applications that scale across many threads and use OpenCL acceleration. Buyers who need more internal storage capacity or user-accessible drive bays will not find them in this sealed enclosure. Shops requiring Windows-only ISV certifications or newer macOS releases beyond what the hardware supports should evaluate alternative platforms.

Deciding specification — 12-core Xeon

The defining specification is the combination of a 2.7 GHz 12-core Xeon E5-2697v2 with 30 MB L3 cache and dual FirePro D500 GPUs each equipped with 3 GB GDDR5. This fixed CPU-GPU pairing determines whether the system can meet the parallel compute and memory bandwidth demands of the intended workload. No other component can be upgraded to change that balance.

Highlights

  • 12-core Xeon handles heavy workloads with 2.7 GHz clock and 30 MB L3 cache
  • 64 GB DDR3 ECC memory in four 16 GB modules runs at 1866 MHz
  • 1 TB PCIe flash storage boots macOS 10.9 Mavericks quickly
  • Dual AMD FirePro D500 GPUs each provide 3 GB GDDR5 VRAM for graphics
  • Late 2013 Mac Pro cylinder design packs workstation power in compact black desktop

Specifications

BrandApple
SeriesMac Pro
ModelLate 2013 Mac Pro
Part NumberFD878LL/A-CTO
TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Form FactorDesktop
UsageOthers
ColorBlack
Processor2.7GHz 12-core with 30MB of L3 cache
Processor Main FeaturesHyper-Threading Technology
Cache Per Processor30MB L3
Memory64GB (4x16GB) of 1866MHz DDR3 ECC
Storage1TB PCIe-based flash storage (macOS)
GraphicsDual AMD FirePro D500 GPUs with 3GB of GDDR5 VRAM each
Operating SystemOS X 10.9 Mavericks
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Name2.70GHz
GPU/VGA TypeAMD FirePro D500
Memory Capacity64GB DDR3
SSD1TB
HDDNo
Screen SizeNo Screen

Questions about this item

How do I install the four 16GB 1866MHz DDR3 ECC modules in the Late 2013 Mac Pro?

Power off the Mac Pro, slide the outer enclosure up to expose the memory tray, release the tray latch, insert each 16GB module into a slot until it clicks, reseat the tray, close the enclosure, then power on to verify 64GB is recognised.

What maintenance or replacement will the dual AMD FirePro D500 GPUs with 3GB GDDR5 VRAM each need later?

The GPUs are soldered to the main board and cannot be swapped; keep the thermal zone clean, monitor fan speed under heavy OpenCL loads, and plan for a logic-board service if a GPU fails.

What limit appears first when the 2.7GHz 12-core Xeon E5-2697v2 runs sustained workloads?

The single 30MB L3 cache and shared thermal envelope cause the processor to throttle before the 64GB DDR3 ECC or 1TB PCIe flash become bottlenecks.

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