Apple releases new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip
Apple releases new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip; the M6 features a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, with graphics performance up to 30% faster than M5 and AI workloads up to 25% faster. The Neural Engine expands from 16 cores to dual 16-core units totaling 32 cores, and memory bandwidth on the 24GB and 32GB models rises from 153GB/s to 170GB/s. The new machine supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, starts at $1,999, opens for pre-order on October 28, and goes on sale November 6.
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Apple today announced a refreshed 14-inch MacBook Pro featuring the M6 chip, upgraded connectivity specifications, and more.
The M6 chip in the MacBook Pro features a 12-core CPU with 2 super cores, 4 performance cores, and 6 efficiency cores, paired with a 12-core GPU. This is up from the M5 chip with a 10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores, paired with a 10-core GPU.
M6 features an advanced 12-core CPU with the world's fastest CPU core, so everything from productivity tasks to more demanding pro workflows feels incredibly fast and responsive. The 12-core GPU delivers up to 30 percent faster graphics and up to 25 percent faster AI workloads when compared to M5, making the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 a compelling value for users who need serious power.
The Neural Engine doubles from 16-cores to a dual 16-core Neural Engine system with 32 total cores. Memory bandwidth also increases from 153GB/s to 170GB/s, but only on models with 24GB and 32GB of memory.
With additional Neural Accelerators in the GPU and a Dual 16-core Neural Engine, M6 turns MacBook Pro into an even more powerful platform for AI — from taking advantage of Siri AI and Apple Intelligence features across apps and macOS to running LLMs locally, all while preserving user privacy.
Alongside the M6 chip, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro now features support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity via Apple's N1 wireless chip. It can also now drive dual external 4K displays at up to 165Hz, up from 144Hz.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro continues to start with 1TB of storage. The previous model's 512GB configuration was dropped in March.
Everything else remains the same as the previous model with the M5 chip. The new 14-inch MacBook Pro is available for pre-order starting tomorrow (Wednesday, October 28). It launches on Friday, November 6. It starts at $1,999. Related Roundup: MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Caution)Related Forum: MacBook Pro