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macOS 11: Big Sur ​

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Minimum System Requirements ​

To run macOS Big Sur, your Mac needs to meet the following minimum system requirements:

  • Processor: 64-bit processor
  • Memory: 4 GB of RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
  • Disk Space: 35.5 GB of available disk space
  • Graphics: Metal-capable graphics card (Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 or later, or NVIDIA GeForce 640M or later, or AMD Radeon HD 7950 or later)
  • Operating System: macOS Catalina or later (for upgrade) or a blank disk for a clean install
  • Internet Connection: Required for some features

Compatible Mac Models ​

The following Mac models are compatible with macOS Big Sur:

  • iMac: Late 2014 or later
  • MacBook: Early 2015 or later
  • MacBook Air: Mid 2013 or later
  • MacBook Pro: Late 2013 or later
  • Mac Mini: Late 2014 or later
  • Mac Pro: Late 2013 or later
  • iMac Pro: 2017 or later
  • Mac Pro: Late 2013 or later

NOTE

Note that macOS Catalina is a 64-bit only operating system, and it does not support 32-bit apps.