Apple launches new Macs

Apple Unveils New Macs with M6 and M5 Ultra Chips

Apple has announced the launch of new Mac mini and Mac Studio models, featuring the company's latest M6 and M5 Ultra chips. The new Mac mini starts at $899 and is available for pre-order, with the M5 Pro model starting at $1,699. The Mac Studio, on the other hand, starts at $2,499, with the M5 Ultra configuration starting at $5,499.

The M6 chip is Apple's first 2nm processor and boasts a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, as well as a dual 16-core Neural Engine. According to Apple, the M6 chip delivers the world's fastest single-threaded performance and significant AI workload capabilities. The M5 Ultra chip, on the other hand, is described as Apple's most powerful silicon ever, capable of real-time 8K color grading.

The new Mac mini and Mac Studio models are available for pre-order and will go on sale on September 22. The Mac mini with M6 starts at $899, while the M5 Pro model starts at $1,699. Education pricing for the Mac mini starts at $799, while the Mac Studio with M5 Max starts at $2,499, and the M5 Ultra configuration starts at $5,499.

According to Johny Srouji, Apple's chief hardware officer, via miragenews.com, "Mac mini has always been our most versatile Mac. Whether it's being used as a home computer, powering a professional studio, or as an always-on agentic device, it's the little Mac that can do it all." Srouji added, "Today, we're taking this versatility even further. With a more powerful CPU and graphics, Neural Accelerators in the GPU, and higher memory bandwidth, Mac mini with M6 delivers a whole new level of AI performance."

Mac Mini with M6 and M5 Pro Chips

The new Mac mini with M6 features a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, as well as a dual 16-core Neural Engine. The M6 chip delivers up to 4x faster AI performance, up to 2x faster graphics and storage, and 40% faster CPU performance compared to the previous M4 model. The Mac mini with M5 Pro, on the other hand, features up to an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU, with support for up to 64GB of unified memory and 307GB/s memory bandwidth.

The Mac mini with M6 starts at $899, while the M5 Pro model starts at $1,699. Both models are available for pre-order and will go on sale on September 22. Education pricing for the Mac mini starts at $799, while the M5 Pro model starts at $1,599.

Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra Chips

The new Mac Studio features the M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, with the M5 Ultra configuration starting at $5,499. The M5 Ultra chip is described as Apple's most powerful silicon ever, capable of real-time 8K color grading. The Mac Studio with M5 Max starts at $2,499, while the M5 Ultra configuration starts at $5,499.

According to theverge.com, the M5 Ultra chip features an up to 36-core CPU, up to an 80-core GPU, and up to 512GB of unified memory with 1.2TB/s of memory bandwidth. The chip is designed for users working with video editing, 3D graphics, music production, software development, local AI tools, and other pro apps.

The Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips is available for pre-order and will go on sale on September 22. Education pricing for the Mac Studio starts at $2,299, while the M5 Ultra configuration starts at $5,099.

Environmental Impact

According to theapplepost.com, the new Mac mini is made with 50% recycled material overall, including 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure and 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets. The packaging is also 100% fiber-based.

According to theapplepost.com, the new Mac Studio is made with 35% recycled content overall, including 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure and 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets. The packaging is also 100% fiber-based.