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Apple Updates 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac with M6 Chip, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6
Key points
- New 14-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac feature Apple's M6 chip.
- M6 chip offers up to 40% faster CPU and 2x faster graphics over M4 (iMac).
- M6 provides up to 30% faster graphics and 25% faster AI workloads over M5 (MacBook Pro).
- Both models include N1 wireless for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
- iMac gains configurable 2.5Gb Ethernet; MacBook Pro retains existing ports.
- iMac pre-orders begin October 28th, available November 6th.
- M6 chip was introduced in the Mac mini several weeks ago.
- iMac M6 chip has two variants: 10-core CPU/GPU or 12-core CPU/GPU.
- iMac two-port variant maxes at 24GB RAM/1TB storage; four-port at 32GB RAM/2TB storage.
- MacBook Pro M6 has 12-core CPU/GPU, maxes at 32GB RAM/4TB storage.
- New M6 iMac and MacBook Pro models maintain same starting prices as predecessors.
- Base iMac model now includes 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU for the same price.
- MacBook Pro M6 is an entry-level option alongside PROLED XDR MacBook Pros with touchscreens.
- MacBook Pro M6 costs $1,999.
- iMac M6 starting price increased to $1,499.
- iMac M6 design is unchanged since the 2021 iMac M1.
M6 Chip Powers New Models
Apple has introduced updated versions of its 14-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac, both now powered by the new M6 system-on-chip. The M6 chip features an advanced 12-core CPU, a 12-core GPU, and a Dual 16-core Neural Engine. For the iMac, the M6 offers up to 40% faster CPU performance, 2x faster graphics, 2x faster storage, and 5x faster on-device AI performance compared to the M4 model. The MacBook Pro's M6 chip delivers up to 30% faster graphics and 25% faster AI workloads compared to the M5 chip, with up to 1.3x faster LLM prompt processing.
Enhanced Connectivity and Memory
Both the new iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro incorporate Apple's N1 wireless chip, enabling support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. This is an upgrade from Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 in previous generations. The iMac also gains a configurable 2.5Gb Ethernet port, providing up to 2.5 times faster wired connectivity. Memory bandwidth has increased to up to 170GB/s, up from 120GB/s in the M4 iMac and 153GB/s in the M5 MacBook Pro.
Design and Configuration Options
The updated iMac retains its 24-inch display and overall design, starting at $1,499. It can be configured with either a 10-core CPU/GPU option or a 12-core CPU/GPU option. The 14-inch MacBook Pro maintains its existing design, offering up to 24 hours of battery life and starting at $1,999. It comes with 16GB of unified memory, configurable up to 32GB, and includes HDMI, MagSafe 3, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an SDXC card slot, and a headphone jack.
AI and Professional Workflow Improvements
Apple highlights the M6 chip's enhanced capabilities for AI workloads, with the Neural Engine offering significant performance gains for on-device AI tasks. Specific professional workflow improvements cited for the M6 MacBook Pro include up to 1.3x faster render performance with ray tracing in Blender, up to 1.2x faster image processing in Affinity, and up to 1.3x faster project build performance in Xcode. The iMac's M6 also supports better ray tracing performance for gaming and can run LLMs directly on the device.
Updates
- MacBook Pro M6 is an entry-level option alongside PROLED XDR MacBook Pros with touchscreens.
- MacBook Pro M6 costs $1,999.
- iMac M6 starting price increased to $1,499.
- iMac M6 design is unchanged since the 2021 iMac M1.
- iMac pre-orders begin October 28th, available November 6th.
- M6 chip was introduced in the Mac mini several weeks ago.
- iMac M6 chip has two variants: 10-core CPU/GPU or 12-core CPU/GPU.
- iMac two-port variant maxes at 24GB RAM/1TB storage; four-port at 32GB RAM/2TB storage.
- MacBook Pro M6 has 12-core CPU/GPU, maxes at 32GB RAM/4TB storage.
- New M6 iMac and MacBook Pro models maintain same starting prices as predecessors.
- Base iMac model now includes 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU for the same price.
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Apple has released a refreshed 14-inch MacBook Pro, incorporating the new M6 chip and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. The updated model maintains the same external design as previous generations, with a starting price of $1,999.
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