The next iMac Pro could feature a monster twelve-core chip more powerful than the M1 Max
Is the M1 Ultra set for a debut in the next iMac Pro?
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The nextApple iMac Prowill feature a beefy twelve-coreCPUthat’s even more powerful than theM1 Max, a prominent leaker has claimed.
According to atweetfrom Dylandkt, the existence of an iMac Pro configuration powered by a new mystery chip was revealed by a section ofApplecode.
“I have received confirmation that there will be an additional configuration for the upcoming iMac Pro beyond M1 Max,” he explained. “A 12 Core CPU configuration was tied to a snippet of code referencing the iMac.”
I have received confirmation that there will be an additional configuration for the upcoming iMac Pro beyond M1 Max. A 12 Core CPU configuration was tied to a snippet of code referencing the iMac. The internal naming candidate is iMac Pro for a reason. It is targeted towards prosJanuary 23, 2022
New iMac Pro
When Apple first announced itsMacswould move away fromIntel chips, some were sceptical. However, the powerful M1 series (currently made up of the M1, M1 Pro and M1 Max) has earned plenty of critical acclaim for its combination of raw performance and power efficiency.
Since the transition away fromIntel, theMacBook Pro,MacBook Air,iMacandMac Minihave all received an M1-powered refresh. However, the iMac Pro is conspicuous by its absence.
As the name suggests, the most powerful of the current set of chips is the M1 Max, which features a 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU and 16-core neural engine. Apple says it boasts 4x faster graphics performance than the original M1.
But if Dylandkt is correct, Apple will soon release a new iMac Proworkstationpowered by an even more powerful twelve-core processor (the M1 Ultra, perhaps?), likely at some point in the spring. The leaker offered no information about whether the rest of the SoC specification would differ from the M1 Max.
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Although less powerful configurations of the new iMac Pro will supposedly be available, the top-tier SKU powered by the mystery chip could become a favorite among professionals required to use demandingvideo editing,3D renderingandCAD software.
Optimistically,TechRadar Prohas asked Apple for confirmation of the veracity of the rumors.
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