Intel IMAC workaround for 2nd monitor

Is there a workaround for a 2020 IMAC (intel) with lower spec graphics card to work with 2 x external apple studio monitors? Specification is 1 x 5k studio display only.

Posted on Oct 3, 2025 3:45 PM

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Posted on Oct 3, 2025 4:04 PM

Why would you think that there is a workaround?


iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support


Driving a monitor with 5K or greater resolution in a first-class, hardware-supported way is an extremely demanding task. If the Technical Specifications say that your iMac only supports driving one external 5K monitor in addition to the built-in 5K screen, then there's probably a very good technical reason for it.


If you can settle for UHD 4K or 4K monitors, your iMac can drive two of those.

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Oct 3, 2025 4:04 PM in response to wildes

Why would you think that there is a workaround?


iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support


Driving a monitor with 5K or greater resolution in a first-class, hardware-supported way is an extremely demanding task. If the Technical Specifications say that your iMac only supports driving one external 5K monitor in addition to the built-in 5K screen, then there's probably a very good technical reason for it.


If you can settle for UHD 4K or 4K monitors, your iMac can drive two of those.

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