Secondary 4K display for iMac 27inch

Will my iMac 27inch (late2012) support a 4K display? - Philips BDM4065UC/00 UHD 4k monitor. i.e. Can i plug this monitor into the thunderbolt port and it run at full resolution. It is for Video Editing. Also, can i plug in another display to the other thunderbolt port and run two external displays?

Hello Saimurai,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
If you want to use a 4K display with a Mac, the Mac needs to fit the requirements below.  Since your iMac is a late 2012 model, it does not support a 4K external display.
You can use 4K displays and Ultra HD TVs with these Mac computers.
MacBook Pro (Retina, Late 2013 and later)
Mac Pro (Late 2013)
iMac (27-inch, Late 2013 and later)
Mac mini (Late 2014)
Using 4K displays and Ultra HD TVs with Mac computers - Apple Support
Have a great weekend,
Alex H.

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