Apple launches its 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro for $1,999
Apple promises a huge GPU and AI boost with its new M6-powered MacBook Pro
Apple has officially unveiled its new 14-inch M6-powered MacBook Pro. This device offers a 12-core CPU/12-core GPU and 170 GB/s of unified memory, claiming 30% faster graphics and 25% faster AI than the current M5-powered model.
For those upgrading from Apple’s M1 chip, Apple promises a staggering 11x boost in graphics performance and a 13x increase in AI performance. With its new Dual 16-core Neural Engine, M6 MacBook Pro devices promise compelling AI performance, supporting Siri AI and Apple Intelligence. The new M6 MacBook Pro also supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, with up to 24 hours of battery life.
Compared to its M5 device, Apple’s new M6 MacBook Pro features two more CPU cores. This gives the chip two super cores, four performance cores, and six efficiency cores. The GPU also adds two extra cores and a new ray-tracing engine. With its new Dual 16-core Neural Engine, Apple boasts 1.9x faster performance than M5.
Apple’s new M6 MacBook Pro launches with macOS 27 Golden Gate, which introduces Siri AI and new Apple Intelligence functions. The M6 MacBook Pro will be available with 16GB, 24GB, and 32GB memory options. Note that the 16GB model offers 153 GB/s of unified bandwidth, while the 24GB and 32GB models offer 170 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
Pricing and availability
Apple’s new MacBook Pro starts at £1,999/$1,999, £300/$300 more than the M5 MacBook Pro it replaces. This is an 18% price increase. Pre-orders start on October 28th, and availability starts on November 6th. The device will be available in Space Black and Silver.
Reports claim that Apple has cancelled its higher-end M6 Pro and M6 Max chips. Apple will reportedly be ready to release M7, M7 Pro, and M7 Max in 2027. M7 Ultra will reportedly arrive in 2028. This may give Apple’s M6 CPU a relatively short shelf life.
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