Apple has announced refreshes for the iMac and the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro, both powered by the new M6 chip. The M6, first introduced in the Mac mini several weeks ago, comes in two variants for the iMac. The "M6 chip with two Thunderbolt ports" configuration features a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, while the "M6 chip with four Thunderbolt ports" version steps up to 12 cores for both CPU and GPU. The two-port model maxes out at 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, whereas the four-port model supports up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage.
For the MacBook Pro, there is only one M6 option—the variant with a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU. It supports up to 32GB of RAM and configurations up to 4TB of storage.
This is a more substantial refresh for the iMac, which previously ran on the M4. Apple notably skipped the M5 generation and moved directly to M6. Based on testing the M6 Mac mini last month, users can expect up to 40% faster CPU performance, up to double the graphics performance, and nearly five times faster on-device AI processing.
Apple's updates continue its aggressive silicon refresh cycle, delivering significant performance improvements across its desktop and laptop lineup.
Source: Ars Technica · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing