Apple has integrated the M6 chip into the 14-inch MacBook Pro and the iMac. This silicon was previously debuted in the Mac mini a few weeks prior.
For the iMac, the M6 is available in two distinct versions. Customers who select the model with two Thunderbolt ports receive a processor featuring 10 CPU cores and 10 GPU cores. Those who opt for the model with four Thunderbolt ports get a more powerful version with 12 cores for both the CPU and GPU.
Hardware limitations also vary by model. The two-port configuration is limited to a maximum of 1TB of storage and 24GB of RAM. In contrast, the four-port version can be configured with up to 2TB of storage and 32GB of RAM.
What it means
The introduction of the M6 across these devices aligns the entry-level laptop and the all-in-one desktop with the current silicon generation, though performance and memory ceilings remain tied to the chosen port configuration on the iMac.
