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Apple Introduces New Base MacBook Pro With M6, 14-Inch-Only

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Apple announced a new 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M6 chip, featuring a 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU, and Dual 16-core Neural Engine. Performance gains are up to 11x for graphics and 13x for AI compared to M5, with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 included. Prices remain at $2000 base, with RAM and SSD options available in 16GB, 24GB, 32GB, and 4GB configurations. The device is positioned as a powerful student and creator laptop rather than a full professional workstation.

Key points

• The new 14-inch MacBook Pro features the M6 chip with a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, delivering up to 30% faster graphics and 25% faster AI workloads compared to the M5.
• Performance improvements are significantly higher than previous generations, with up to 11x faster graphics and 13x faster AI performance when upgrading from M1 to M6.

Context

This announcement marks Apple's Pro and Tell week, highlighting the new M6 chip as a key selling point for productivity and AI. The 14-inch size is the only size available for this Pro tier, positioning it as a student and creator-focused device rather than a full professional workstation.

Limitations

Price information is based on post-June M5 models and may vary. Specific pricing for RAM and SSD configurations is provided but other storage options are not detailed. The article does not specify the exact release date or market availability beyond the announcement date.

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