GoKawiilApple updates iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip
Apple has refreshed the iMac and entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with its new M6 chip, following its debut in the Mac mini weeks earlier. The iMac offers two M6 configurations—a 10-core and a 12-core variant—with RAM and storage ceilings of 24GB/1TB and 32GB/2TB respectively, while the MacBook Pro comes in a single 12-core configuration maxing out at 32GB RAM and 4TB storage.
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The iMac jumps from M4 straight to M6, skipping the M5 generation entirely, making this a bigger leap than the MacBook Pro's update. Based on Apple's claims for the M6 Mac mini and GoKawiil's own testing of that machine, buyers of these refreshed Macs could see up to 40 percent faster CPU performance, double the graphics output, and nearly five times quicker on-device AI processing compared to M4 models.
- iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro now ship with Apple's M6 chip
- iMac skips the M5 generation, jumping directly from M4 to M6
- Expected gains include up to 40% faster CPU, 2x graphics, and ~5x AI performance based on M6 Mac mini benchmarks
Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro M6 — This is the exact entry-level MacBook Pro just refreshed with Apple's new M6 chip, bringing big CPU, GPU, and on-device AI gains over the M4 generation. It's a great pick if you want the latest Apple silicon in a portable, versatile laptop for everyday work and creative tasks.
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