M6 MacBook Pro: Three new upgrades launching this fall

Apple plans to release the M6 MacBook Pro this fall, bringing three key upgrades to the table. With a 14-inch screen and the same industrial design as its predecessors, the new MacBook Pro promises to enhance AI capabilities for users across macOS 27. The M6 chip's standout feature is its Dual 16-core Neural Engine, which delivers up to twice the peak compute power compared to the M5 and earlier versions.

This boost in processing power is slated to accelerate on-device AI workflows, making the M6 MacBook Pro an attractive option for professionals relying on AI-driven tools.

Beyond the Neural Engine, the M6 chip introduces a new trio of core types: 2 super cores, 4 performance cores, and 6 efficiency cores. This marks the first time Apple has integrated super cores and performance cores into a single base chip, making high-performance capabilities accessible to a broader range of users. The M6 processor also marks Apple's first use of a 2nm process, promising significant improvements in performance and power efficiency.

Apple has confirmed that the M6 chip is currently only found in the Mac mini, an always-on desktop system. However, the M6's efficiency gains are expected to translate to longer battery life when implemented in portable devices like the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. While Apple may have the option to reduce the battery's size to maintain current performance levels, it is anticipated that the company will leverage the M6's enhanced efficiency to deliver improved battery longevity instead.