macOS 27 Golden Gate is compatible with Apple silicon Macs only, including MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro, and MacBook Neo models listed below.
Here's the full list of Macs that support macOS 27 Golden Gate.
Macs That Support macOS 27 Golden Gate
Apple says macOS 27 is compatible with the following Mac models:
● MacBook Neo (2026) ● MacBook Air with Apple silicon (2020 and later) ● MacBook Pro with Apple silicon (2020 and later) ● iMac with Apple silicon (2021 and later) ● Mac mini with Apple silicon (2020 and later) ● Mac Studio (2022 and later) ● Mac Pro with Apple silicon (2023)
Which Macs Are Not Supported?
macOS 27 Golden Gate drops support for Intel-based Macs. If your Mac uses an Intel processor, it is not compatible with macOS 27.
Apple Intelligence Compatibility
Apple Intelligence on macOS 27 is available on MacBook Neo with A18 Pro and Mac models with M1 and later. Some of the most advanced on-device Apple Intelligence features require a Mac with M3 and later and at least 12GB of unified memory.
When Will macOS 27 Be Released?
macOS 27 Golden Gate is coming this fall as a free software update. Apple has released the first developer beta, with more beta releases expected before the public launch.