The purpose of this guide is to recommend Apple hardware for users of Vectorworks. Not only to be compatible with this version, but also to select a reliable machine with the hardware needed to keep up with software development for the next 2-3 years. These are NOT just the machines that meet the minimum specifications for running Vectorworks, they are the machines that can provide an ideal experience when using the application.
| Model | Processor | Memory | Graphics | Recommendation | Reason |
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1.1 GHz Intel Core m3 OR 1.2 Ghz Intel Core m5 |
8GB | Intel HD Graphics 515 | Not Recommended |
Underpowered Processor Underpowered Graphics |
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1.6 Ghz Intel Core i5 | 8GB | Intel HD Graphics 6000 | Not Recommended |
Underpowered Processor Underpowered Graphics |
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2.0 Ghz Intel Core i5 OR 2.9Ghz Intel Core i5 |
8GB |
Intel Iris Graphics 550 OR Intel Iris Graphics 550 |
Not Recommended | Underpowered Graphics |
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2.6 Ghz Intel Core i7 OR 2.7 Ghz Intel Core i7 |
8GB | Radeon Pro 450/455 | Recommended | |
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2.6 Ghz Intel Core i7 OR 2.7 Ghz Intel Core i7 |
8 GB OR 16 GB |
Intel HD Graphics 6000 OR Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 |
Not Recommended | Underpowered Graphics |
 iMac 27"
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3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 OR 4.0 GHz Intel Core i7 |
8 GB OR 32 GB |
AMD Radeon R9 M395X | Caution | The 2GB VRAM model is insufficient considering the mandatory 5K display. The 4GB VRAM model is Recommended. |
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Mac Pro |
3.5 Ghz Intel Xeon E5 OR 3.7 Ghz Intel Xeon E5 |
12 GB OR 16 GB |
AMD FirePro D300 OR AMD FirePro D500 |
Recommended | |
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1.4 GHz Intel Core i5 OR 2.6GHz Intel Core i5 OR 2.8Ghz Intel Core i5 |
4 GB OR 8 GB |
Intel HD Graphics 5000 OR Intel Iris Graphics |
Not Recommended |
Underpowered Processor Underpowered Graphics |
Macbook
Macbook Air
Macbook Pro 13"
Macbook Pro 15"
iMac 21.5"
Mac Mini
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