Rumors about new MacBook Pro models have been with us for many months. Now a well-known leaker has spoken out and revealed further details about the new Apple Silicon chip.
According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg Apple plans to introduce new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with an improved iteration of the M1 chip as early as this summer. The new chip is expected to include a 10-core CPU with eight high-performance cores and two energy-efficient cores, with 16-core and 32-core GPU options. Gurman said the next-generation Apple Silicon chip will also support up to 64GB of memory, up from the current maximum of 16GB. This would be in line with the current Intel-based 16-inch MacBook Pro, which is available with up to 64GB of RAM.
Apple is working on a new Mac Pro, 27″ iMac and more
The new chip is also said to support additional Thunderbolt ports for expanded connectivity. As mentioned in his previous reporting, Gurman said the new MacBook Pro models will have a redesigned chassis with the return of more ports, including an HDMI port, SD card slot, and a magnetic MagSafe charging cable. In addition, Gurman says Apple is also working on a redesigned MacBook Air as well as Mac mini, in addition to an all-new Mac Pro with up to 40 cores, a higher-end Mac mini, and a replacement for the Intel-based 27-inch iMac. (Photo by Yurolaitsalbert / Bigstockphoto)
