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product_id: 360497195
title: "2013 Apple Mac Pro Core 8-Core Xeon 3GHz 64GB RAM 1TB SSD MQGG2LL/A - 2 x AMD FirePro D500"
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price: "$1109.71"
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# 3.0GHz 8-Core Xeon power Dual AMD FirePro D500 GPUs 1TB PCIe SSD speed 2013 Apple Mac Pro Core 8-Core Xeon 3GHz 64GB RAM 1TB SSD MQGG2LL/A - 2 x AMD FirePro D500

**Brand:** apple
**Price:** $1109.71
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Power your creative empire with the Mac Pro that refuses to quit!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 2013 Apple Mac Pro Core 8-Core Xeon 3GHz 64GB RAM 1TB SSD MQGG2LL/A - 2 x AMD FirePro D500 by apple
- **How much does it cost?** $1109.71 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- apple enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted apple brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Lightning-Fast Storage:** 1TB PCIe-based SSD ensures rapid boot times and instant access to your projects.
- • **Compact Powerhouse Design:** Sleek 12-inch cylindrical chassis packs desktop-grade performance in a space-saving form.
- • **Visual Brilliance on Demand:** Dual AMD FirePro D500 graphics processors provide stunning 4K visuals and smooth rendering.
- • **Unmatched Multitasking Muscle:** 8-core Xeon processor delivers powerhouse performance for seamless multitasking and heavy workloads.
- • **Connectivity That Keeps You Ahead:** Six Thunderbolt 2 ports plus HDMI and USB 3.0 for versatile, future-proof device integration.

## Overview

The 2013 Apple Mac Pro MQGG2LL/A is a compact yet formidable desktop workstation featuring a 3.0GHz 8-core Intel Xeon E5 processor, 32GB DDR3 ECC RAM, and a lightning-fast 1TB PCIe SSD. Dual AMD FirePro D500 GPUs deliver professional-grade graphics performance, while extensive connectivity options including six Thunderbolt 2 ports and HDMI 1.4 ensure seamless integration with high-end peripherals. Ideal for demanding multitasking, video editing, and audio production, this Mac Pro remains a reliable powerhouse for professionals who value performance and style.

## Description

The Mac Pro "Eight Core" 3.0 (Late 2013) is powered by a single 3.0 GHz Eight Core 22-nm Xeon E5-1680v2 processor with a dedicated 256k of level 2 cache for each core and 25 MB of level 3 "Smart Cache." If otherwise equipped as the default models, the original configurations of this model has 32GB of 1866 MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM, a 1TB SSD, and dual AMD FirePro D500 graphics processors with 2 GB or 3 GB of GDDR5 memory each, respectively. Connectivity of all Cylinder Mac Pro models includes six Thunderbolt 2 ports, one HDMI 1.4 UltraHD port, 4 USB 3.0 ports, and Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports in addition to 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0.

Review: one more time! best mistake ever made! - well! wrong one! But! its the right one for the job! This thing is nothing but a workhorse, I have TRYED TO overload it. videos, document, and other items RUNNING same time, trying to slow it down to no avail. Multitasking is easy. No complaints here! Im using-it for YouTube vids and it seems to be getting the job done! JBODiers. P.S. this site would not take the pics! I'll be posting on YouTube.
Review: Great buy, but... - I picked this up a few months ago due to price, specifically for audio production in both live and studio environments. The unit normally works great; however, there are certain aspects of how this unit was sold that became concerning upon closer inspection. On arrival, the exterior condition was essentially immaculate given the age, It had some minor surface blemishes, but far fewer than what I would expect for a 12-year-old system. Performance-wise, the Mac Pro holds up well. After an install of Windows 10, the unit is capable of running upwards of 60 audio channels with at 8-sample latency on minimal dropouts, so its suitable for running multichannel backing tracks, high-end Drum VSTi and guitar/bass amp/cab modeling plugins, and standard effects, so on that, it's certainly an amazing purchase for the price. It's worth noting that due to the fact of how these units come equipped versus how small their footprint is. A system chassis of a diameter of no more than 6.6" which hosts not only a Xeon CPU running at full tilt and dual AMD FirePro D700s is, by nature, going to be hot irrespective of the size of the heat sink. ***Proper airflow is essential for this unit and should be every owner's top priority.*** Some of the fan fins were completely obstructed, and not the kind of buildup that could be explained by just a few months of my use in the environments I use them in. It makes me conclude that the depth of the refurbishment they went to was limited to, perhaps, a memory upgrade, possibly a replacement of the NVMe, and reinstall of MacOS, while completely overlooking the condition of the exhaust fan. That said, quality checks at the refurbisher level leaves a little to be desired, and a crash was experienced that I managed to trace back to the unit overheating, meaning that because of the way these systems were built, the unit needs a full teardown, cleaning, and repaste (Arctic MX-6 to the rescue). This is work I would have expected to have been handled as part of the refurb process. Value-wise, I still feel it was worth the price I paid, but certain quality control measures leave something to be desired. The listing itself also lacked detail about which specific GPUs were included. To the seller's credit, they did respond and gave me the specifics, but it would have been better to have that information upfront). Overall, I would recommend this unit only to buyers who are comfortable doing their own quality checks and maintenance. If you’re expecting a turn-key refurbished system with full thermal servicing already done, this might not meet your expectations.

## Features

- 3.0GHz 8-Core Intel Xeon E5 Processor
- 32 GB of 1866MHz DDR3 ECC Memory | 1TB PCIe-based SSD
- Dual AMD FirePro D500 graphics processors
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09D8VC9WX |
| Best Sellers Rank | #51,911 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #1,795 in Tower Computers #6,012 in Renewed Computers & Accessories |
| Brand | Apple |
| Card Description | Dedicated |
| Chipset Brand | AMD |
| Color | blue |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (43) |
| Date First Available | August 20, 2021 |
| Graphics Coprocessor | AMD FirePro D300 |
| Hard Drive | 1 TB SSD |
| Hard Drive Interface | ATA |
| Hardware Platform | Mac |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12 x 12 x 12 inches |
| Item Weight | 17.2 pounds |
| Item model number | MQGG2LL/A |
| Max Screen Resolution | 3840x2160 Pixels |
| Number of Processors | 8 |
| Operating System | Mac OS |
| Processor | 3 GHz apple_ci7 |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Product Dimensions | 12 x 12 x 12 inches |
| RAM | 32 GB DDR3 |
| Series | MQGG2LL |
| Standing screen display size | 13 Inches |
| Wireless Type | 802.11ab |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Apple
- **CPU Model:** Intel Core i7
- **CPU Speed:** 3 GHz
- **Graphics Card Description:** Dedicated
- **Graphics Coprocessor:** AMD FirePro D300
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 1 TB
- **Model Name:** MQGG2LL
- **Operating System:** Mac OS
- **Ram Memory Installed Size:** 32 GB
- **Screen Size:** 13 Inches

## Images

![2013 Apple Mac Pro Core 8-Core Xeon 3GHz 64GB RAM 1TB SSD MQGG2LL/A - 2 x AMD FirePro D500 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Lee9BoVsL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can you disclose what configuration the 32GB comes from, i.e., 2) 16GB, 4) 8GB, etc.?**
A: If memory serves me correctly ( no pun intended) there are 4 memory card slots. They can be configured 2 or 4 8 gig or 16gig memory modules over 4 slots, or you can configure 4 memory modules at 32gig per slot for a maximum addressable RAM of 128 gig. I think you can mix various sizes, but you may have to pair them.

**Q: Which operating system does it come with?**
A: macOS Monterey

**Q: What operating system is loaded onto this machine?**
A: Mine came with macOS Monterey.  Of course, you've to register it with your Apple ID.

**Q: Which busses do the thunderbolt ports connect to?**
A: Not sure of what you are asking. But if you are asking about an internal buss, more specifically a communications or data buss, then I do not know the answer to the question.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ one more time! best mistake ever made!
*by J***S on August 22, 2023*

well! wrong one! But! its the right one for the job! This thing is nothing but a workhorse, I have TRYED TO overload it. videos, document, and other items RUNNING same time, trying to slow it down to no avail. Multitasking is easy. No complaints here! Im using-it for YouTube vids and it seems to be getting the job done! JBODiers. P.S. this site would not take the pics! I'll be posting on YouTube.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great buy, but...
*by M***R on September 21, 2025*

I picked this up a few months ago due to price, specifically for audio production in both live and studio environments. The unit normally works great; however, there are certain aspects of how this unit was sold that became concerning upon closer inspection. On arrival, the exterior condition was essentially immaculate given the age, It had some minor surface blemishes, but far fewer than what I would expect for a 12-year-old system. Performance-wise, the Mac Pro holds up well. After an install of Windows 10, the unit is capable of running upwards of 60 audio channels with at 8-sample latency on minimal dropouts, so its suitable for running multichannel backing tracks, high-end Drum VSTi and guitar/bass amp/cab modeling plugins, and standard effects, so on that, it's certainly an amazing purchase for the price. It's worth noting that due to the fact of how these units come equipped versus how small their footprint is. A system chassis of a diameter of no more than 6.6" which hosts not only a Xeon CPU running at full tilt and dual AMD FirePro D700s is, by nature, going to be hot irrespective of the size of the heat sink. ***Proper airflow is essential for this unit and should be every owner's top priority.*** Some of the fan fins were completely obstructed, and not the kind of buildup that could be explained by just a few months of my use in the environments I use them in. It makes me conclude that the depth of the refurbishment they went to was limited to, perhaps, a memory upgrade, possibly a replacement of the NVMe, and reinstall of MacOS, while completely overlooking the condition of the exhaust fan. That said, quality checks at the refurbisher level leaves a little to be desired, and a crash was experienced that I managed to trace back to the unit overheating, meaning that because of the way these systems were built, the unit needs a full teardown, cleaning, and repaste (Arctic MX-6 to the rescue). This is work I would have expected to have been handled as part of the refurb process. Value-wise, I still feel it was worth the price I paid, but certain quality control measures leave something to be desired. The listing itself also lacked detail about which specific GPUs were included. To the seller's credit, they did respond and gave me the specifics, but it would have been better to have that information upfront). Overall, I would recommend this unit only to buyers who are comfortable doing their own quality checks and maintenance. If you’re expecting a turn-key refurbished system with full thermal servicing already done, this might not meet your expectations.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Trash Can!
*by A***. on April 25, 2024*

WOW! Who would have thought that for $400 in 2024, you could have bought a Mac Pro that sold for over $5,000 - 5 years ago! I was sent a very clean - near mint unit. It came with Monterey so I used OpenCore and updated the OS to Sonoma. It runs well enough to do most tasks as fast as many "fresher apples". Very Happy with it!

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