macOS Compatibility Checker: Can your Mac run macOS 27 Golden Gate?

Macs that don’t run macOS Golden Gate

The following Macs that were supported by 2025’s macOS Tahoe, and any that are older than these, are not able to run Golden Gate:

• MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019, Intel)
• Mac Pro (2019, Intel)
• MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, 4 Thunderbolt ports, Intel)
• iMac (27-inch, 2020, Intel)

Which Macs can run Apple Intelligence?

All M-series Macs are compatible with the Apple Intelligence-powered features. However, there are hardware requirements for the AI-powered Siri voice features, including the more expressive voice and advanced dictation. Only Macs with an M3 or better, and at least 12GB RAM, will be able to run those features.

M-series Macs that run Apple Intelligence:

• MacBook Pro (M1 and later)
• MacBook Air (M1 and later)
• iMac (M1 and later)
• Mac mini (M1 and later)
• Mac Studio (M1 and later)
• Mac Pro (M1 and later)

There are no Intel Macs that support Apple Intelligence.

What to do if you have an Intel Mac

If you still use an Intel-based Mac, now is the time to start planning an upgrade to Apple silicon. With macOS 27 Golden Gate dropping support for Intel processors, the transition away from Intel has reached a critical stage. Newer Apple silicon Macs offer significantly better performance, battery life, and access to features such as Apple Intelligence.

If your Intel-powered Mac can run macOS Tahoe, you should continue to receive security updates for at least another year after Golden Gate launches, so the need to replace it is less immediate. However, you should still be considering your upgrade options.

The situation is more urgent if your Mac can’t run Tahoe. Apple is likely to stop providing security updates for macOS Sequoia and Sonoma once macOS Golden Gate arrives later this year, potentially leaving older Macs without protection against newly discovered security vulnerabilities.

Macs that don’t run macOS Tahoe

The following Macs that were supported by 2024’s macOS Sequoia, and any that are older than these, are not able to run Tahoe:

• iMac (Intel, 2019)
• iMac Pro (Intel, 2017)
• Mac mini (Intel, 2018)
• MacBook Pro (Intel, 2018)

macOS 15 Sequoia compatibility

Apple

Sequoia (macOS 15) became available on Tuesday, September 16, 2024. The software still get security updates when required.

Latest version: macOS Sequoia 15.7.7 on May 11, 2026.

M-series Macs that run Sequoia

All M-series Macs can support Sequoia (and Apple Intelligence features), including:

• MacBook Air (M1 and later)
• MacBook Pro (M1 and later)
• iMac (M1 and later)
• Mac Pro (M1 and later)
• Mac Studio (M1 and later)
• Mac mini (M1 and later)

Intel Macs that run Sequoia

The following Intel Macs can run Sequoia. None of these models can support the Apple Intelligence features though.

• iMac (Intel, 2019 and August 2020)
• Mac Pro (Intel, 2019)
• iMac Pro (Intel, 2017)
• MacBook Air (Intel, March 2020)
• Mac mini (Intel, 2018)
• MacBook Pro (Intel, 2018, 2019 and May 2020)

Macs that don’t run Sequoia

The following Macs that were supported by 2023’s macOS Sonoma, and any that are older than these, are not able to run Sequoia:

• MacBook Air (Intel, 2019)
• MacBook Air (Intel, 2018)

For more information read: Can my Mac run Sequoia?

macOS 14 Sonoma compatibility

IDG

macOS 14 Sonoma became available on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Apple is still issuing security updates for Sonoma.

Latest version: macOS Sonoma 14.8.7 on May 11, 2026.

Macs that run Sonoma

• iMac from 2019
• Mac Pro from 2019
• iMac Pro from 2017
• Mac Studio from 2022
• MacBook Air from 2018
• Mac mini from 2018
• MacBook Pro from 2018

For more information read: Can my Mac run Sonoma?

macOS 13 Ventura compatibility

Apple

Apple released macOS 13 Ventura to the public on October 24, 2022. Apple is still issuing security updates for Ventura, the most recent was 13.7.8 in August 2025. Apple no longer support this version with security updates.

Latest version: macOS Ventura 13.7.8, August 2025.

Macs that run Ventura

• MacBook models from 2017 or later
• MacBook Air models from 2018 or later
• MacBook Pro models from 2017 or later
• Mac mini models from 2018 or later
• iMac models from 2017 or later
• iMac Pro (all models)
• Mac Pro models from 2019 or later
• Mac Studio (all models)

For more information read: Can my Mac run Ventura?

macOS 12 Monterey compatibility

Apple

macOS 12 Monterey was made available to download on October 15, 2021 (latest version 12.7.6 in July 2024). Apple is no longer issuing security updates for Monterey.

Latest version: macOS Monterey 12.7.6, July 2024.

Macs that run macOS Monterey

• MacBook models from early 2016 or later
• MacBook Air models from early 2015 or later
• MacBook Pro models from early 2015 or later
• Mac mini models from 2014 or later
• iMac from 2015 or later
• iMac Pro (2017 and later)
• Mac Pro models from late 2013 and later
• Mac Studio

macOS 11 Big Sur compatibility

Apple

macOS 11 Big Sur was the version of macOS that arrived on November 12, 2020. Apple is no longer issuing security updates for Big Sur, but it did issue an update in February 2026 to address a certificate issue with FaceTime and Messages.

Latest version: macOS Big Sur 11.7.11, February 2026.

Macs that can run macOS Big Sur

• MacBook models from early 2015 or later
• MacBook Air models from 2013 or later
• MacBook Pro models from 2013 or later
• Mac mini models from 2014 or later
• iMac from 2014 or later
• iMac Pro (all models)
• Mac Pro models from 2013 and 2019

macOS 10.15 Catalina compatibility

Catalina arrived in October 2019. Apple is no longer issuing security updates for Catalina, but it did issue an update in February 2026 to address a certificate issue with FaceTime and Messages.

Latest version: macOS Catalina 10.15.8, February 2026.

Macs that can run Catalina

• MacBook (2015 to 2017)
• MacBook Air (Mid 2012 to 2019)
• MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 to 2019)
• Mac mini (Late 2012 to late 2018)
• iMac (Late 2012 to 2019)
• iMac Pro (all models)
• Mac Pro models from 2013

Note that the M-series Macs will not be able to run Catalina or earlier.