Apple revolutionizes its desktop computers with the new M6 and M5 Ultra chips
Apple has taken a firm step in the evolution of its desktop hardware by officially announcing the new M6 and M5 Ultra processors. These components have been specifically designed to power the Mac mini and Mac Studio models, integrating significant improvements focused on high performance and advanced artificial intelligence execution.
Mac mini: Power driven by the M6 chip
The new Mac mini hits the market equipped with the M6 and M5 Pro chips. The M6 chip stands out for being the brand’s first processor manufactured with a 2-nanometer architecture. This innovation integrates a 12-core CPU, a 12-core GPU, and a dual 16-core neural engine, allowing the device to reach speeds in artificial intelligence tasks up to four times faster than the previous generation.
Mac Studio: The power of the M5 Ultra chip
For professional users who require maximum processing power, the Mac Studio now incorporates the M5 Ultra chip. With an architecture that supports up to 36 CPU cores and 80 GPU cores, this machine is positioned as the most powerful one developed by the company to date.
These capabilities allow filmmakers, researchers, and developers to run large artificial intelligence language models directly on the device, without relying on cloud services and keeping processes private.
Availability and ecosystem
The new devices will run on the macOS 27 Golden Gate operating system, natively integrating the Apple Intelligence platform and advanced Siri AI capabilities. The details regarding their market arrival are as follows:
- Mac mini with M6: Starting price from $899.
- Mac Studio: Starting price of $2,499.
- Availability: Pre-orders start this Tuesday, with availability in physical stores in the United States starting September 22.
- Additional note: The 512-gigabyte unified memory option for the Mac Studio will arrive at the end of October.
Apple’s immediate future
The company maintains high expectations for its September event, where the unveiling of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max line, the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, as well as a possible foray into the foldable device market, is expected. This cycle will mark the beginning of John Ternus’s tenure, who will assume leadership of the company starting September 1st.
