Apple Unveils Mac Studio and Mac mini Powered by M6 and M5 Ultra Chips

Summary

Apple today announced the new M6 and M5 Ultra chips, alongside the refreshed Mac mini and Mac Studio, delivering a transformative leap in performance and AI computing power. The M6 is Apple's first 2-nanometer chip, while the M5 Ultra is the most powerful chip Apple has ever created, both significantly expanding the performance limits of desktop Macs. Pricing starts at ¥6,999 for the Mac mini with M6, ¥12,999 for the Mac mini with M5 Pro, ¥19,999 for the Mac Studio with M5 Max, and ¥46,999 for the Mac Studio with M5 Ultra. The M6 features a 12-core CPU (2 super cores, 4 performance cores, and 6 efficiency cores), with two more cores than the M5, delivering up to a 1.2x improvement in multi-threaded performance. This update not only redefines desktop computing performance but also provides a stronger hardware foundation for game developers, AI researchers, and creative professionals. For the gaming industry, more powerful Mac hardware means more AAA titles and higher frame rates may come to macOS. With continuous iteration of its custom chips, Apple further consolidates its competitiveness in the desktop ecosystem, opening new possibilities for both players and the industry.