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Silver cylindrical desktop tower with compact vertical form factor

Apple

Apple Mac Pro 2013 3.5GHz Xeon 32GB 128GB MD878LL/A desktop PC

SKU CH-N17D-XR0MH

A 2013 Mac Pro desktop with a 3.5GHz six-core Xeon processor, 32GB DDR3 memory and a 128GB SSD, preinstalled with macOS High Sierra and dual AMD FirePro graphics for professional creative workloads

  • RAM capacity32 GB
  • SSD storage128 GB
  • Operating systemMacOS High Sierra (preinstalled)
  • Six-core 3.5 GHz Xeon powers multi-threaded creative workloads
  • 32 GB DDR3 ECC memory keeps large projects responsive
  • 128 GB SSD delivers fast boot and app launches
  • Dual AMD FirePro GPUs accelerate GPU-heavy editing and 3D tasks
  • Thunderbolt 2 and USB 3.0 ports connect high-speed drives and displays

Compact workstation for legacy macOS workflows

This Mac Pro (Late 2013) ships new with macOS High Sierra preinstalled, a 3.5GHz six-core Xeon processor and 32GB of DDR3 ECC memory. It targets editors, developers and audio engineers who still depend on 32-bit plugins or older Creative Cloud versions that run natively on High Sierra. The cylindrical tower fits studio racks and edit bays where space and quiet operation matter.

Thunderbolt 2 bandwidth caps external expansion

Four Thunderbolt 2 ports deliver up to 20 Gb/s each, limiting the speed of external RAID arrays, GPU enclosures and high-resolution capture devices compared with later Thunderbolt 3 or 4 hosts. USB 3.0 ports top out at 5 Gb/s, so bulk media offloads are slower than on modern USB 3.1 or 3.2 controllers. Internal storage cannot be upgraded beyond the factory SSD slot, so all capacity growth must travel over these external buses.

128GB boot drive requires external media storage

The 128GB SSD holds the operating system and applications but leaves almost no room for project files, caches or sample libraries. Buyers who need terabytes of local media must budget for Thunderbolt 2 or USB 3.0 drive arrays, adding cost and cable clutter. This constraint makes the system unsuitable for self-contained video finishing or large-sample audio sessions without additional hardware.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Tower & Compact Desktop PCs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $253.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 32 GB
Higher than about 70% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).
SSD storage 128 GB
Lower than about 95% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Memory
RAM capacity32 GB
Storage
SSD storage128 GB
Software
Operating systemMacOS High Sierra (preinstalled)

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 32GB memory option or the 128GB storage option for heavy multitasking?

The 32GB DDR3 ECC RAM handles heavy multitasking and large projects directly, while the 128GB SSD is for fast boot and app loads; add external storage for big media libraries.

What does the 3.5GHz Xeon six-core processor deliver in a real workstation?

The 3.5GHz Intel Xeon E5 six-core provides strong multi-threaded performance for video editing, 3D rendering, audio production, software development and virtualization with Turbo Boost capability.

What can I actually connect through the Thunderbolt 2 ports?

Multiple Thunderbolt 2 ports support high-speed external drives, RAID arrays, pro audio interfaces and multi-display setups for professional creative workflows.

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