Apple continues to impress with its M series processors. At the recent WWDC 2023 event, the company introduced the Mac Pro model powered by the M2 Ultra, officially severing its last ties with Intel. Benchmarks for the new Mac Pro have now been released, and they are impressive. Here are the details…

How Powerful is the 2023 Mac Pro with M2 Ultra Chip?

The 2023 Mac Pro is a powerful computer designed for professional users who need a high-performance machine for tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific computing. It comes with the M2 Ultra chip, which is Apple’s most powerful chip to date. The M2 Ultra has 24 CPU cores, up to 76 GPU cores, and a 32-core Neural Engine. This makes the Mac Pro one of the most powerful computers on the market. But how powerful is it, really? The recently released benchmark results provide the precise answer to this question.

According to recent benchmark posted on Geekbench shows that the new Mac Pro with M2 Ultra chip scored 2,794 on the single-core test and 21,453 on the multi-core test. This is significantly faster than the previous generation of Mac Pro, which scored 1,378 on the single-core test and 10,390 on the multi-core test. This is a 20% increase in single-core performance and a 25% increase in multi-core performance over the M1 Ultra.

As you know M2 Ultra combines two M2 Max chips using its UltraFusion architecture. Bu da neden bu kadar yüksek performans sunduğunu açıklıyor. Ancak bu performans, oldukça yüksek bir fiyatla geliyor. The new Mac Pro starts at $6,999 and is available to order today. However, if you don’t need all of the power of the M2 Ultra chip, you may want to consider the Mac Studio, which starts at $3,999 and is also powered by the M2 Ultra chip.

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Apple has transitioned to the Apple Silicon chips, and almost all the devices from the company come powered by its own processors, except for the Mac Pro, which was last launched in the year 2019.

The new Apple Mac Pro is expected to go official sometime next year, and it could end up being the most powerful computer ever launched by the company so far, thanks to the new M2-series processors from the brand.

According to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the upcoming Apple Mac Pro will come powered by the new and powerful in-house chips named M2 Ultra and M2 Extreme with 24 CPU and 48 CPU cores, respectively. It will be coupled with a 76-core GPU or 152 cores GPU, along with up to 256GB of RAM.

It is also being reported that Apple is currently testing a Mac Pro configuration that features a 24-core CPU, 76 GPU cores, and 192GB of RAM. It runs the macOS Ventura 13.3 operating system, which is set to roll out today to eligible devices.

The new Apple Mac Pro is expected to launch next year, but no timeframe is available as of now. Ahead of the Mac Pro launch, the company will be launching new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros powered by the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, as well as a new Mac Mini powered by the M2 chip. These three devices are expected to go official in the coming month, most likely next month.

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A new report has just revealed interesting information regarding the future PC plans of Apple. Apparently, the company is testing a number of new Mac models, which will be powered by different variants of its next gen M2 chipset.

According to a Bloomberg report, developer logs showed that the Cupertino based giant is currently working on at least nine new Macs that will be equipped with four new variants of the M2 chipset. For those unaware, the M2 chip is the successor of the M1, which was the iPhone maker’s first proprietary processor that was based on the ARM architecture. And now, it seems that the brand is developing a M2 chip, the M2 Pro, the M2 Max, and possibly even a successor to the M1 Ultra as well.

Out of the nine upcoming Macs, Apple might be working on a MacBook Air with an M2 chip that features an 8 core CPU and a 10 core GPU. Apart from this, a new Mac mini is also in the works that will house a variant of the upcoming M2 Pro chipset. Furthermore, the company is also internally testing a new entry level 13 inch MacBook Pro with M2 chip, along with 14 and 16 inch MacBook Pro models that feature M2 Pro and M2 Max chips. The M2 Max CPU consists of a 12 core GPU and 38 core GPU paired with 64GB of memory.

The report adds that there is also a Mac Pro in the pipeline, which will house the successor to the M1 Ultra that made its debut in the Mac Studio. Notably, Bloomberg stated that the internal testing phase is a “key step” in the development process, so the new PCs might be released within the arriving months. Apple is due to refresh some of its Mac models, so stay tuned for more updates regarding this matter.

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Despite MacBooks shifting away from Intel processors in favor of its custom silicon, Apple is not entirely transitioning its Mac lineup to its self developed chipsets. It appears that the company aims on launching a new Mac PC that features Team Blue’s processor.

According to a MacRumors report, the Cupertino based giant has yet to release a new Intel based Mac. The new PC will be a Mac Pro, which is its top of the line and most powerful computer. In other words, the brand might still not be ready to transition its high end model Mac Pro to its custom Apple Silicon. As per the report, the iPhone maker is working on two new Mac Pro models, with one arriving with a major redesign while the second model will feature the current design but with refreshed specifications.

Notably, while Apple M1 series chips have proven capable in the MacBooks, it seems that the company is not completely confident enough to shift its desktop grade professional workstation to its custom silicon. For those unaware, Mac Pro’s are usually targeted towards professionals like animators, photographers, Hollywood insiders, and others. So, we can expect the upcoming Mac Pro to feature Intel’s Xeon series chipset that arrives with “advanced performance, security, efficiency, and built-in AI acceleration to handle IoT workloads and more powerful AI,” as claimed by Intel.

This also implies that Apple has yet to completely cut ties with Intel, despite its MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac series shifting to its custom chips. One reason for the Mac Pro lineup not being shifted to the new chips is likely due to their architecture, since the Apple Silicon is based on an entirely different architecture than the Intel processors.

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Apple is apparently looking to unveil a number of its products with a new redesign next year. A new report has suggested that the company is working on a refreshed design for its iPad Pro, high end iMacs, Mac Pro, and more products as well.

The news arrives from the latest Power On newsletter from Mark Gurman (Via 9to5Mac). In this report, Gurman shared information regarding the upcoming launches from Apple for 2022. The Cupertino based giant is apparently planning to launch a new iPad Pro design that features built in support for wireless charging. The changes doesn’t end there for the iPad family, as even the iPad Air and base iPad models will receive an update as well.

Furthermore, Gurman claimed that the iPhone maker will be releasing a redesigned MacBook Air next year, which will be launched next to a “revamped, high end iMac with Apple Silicon.” Alongside these, the company also aims on a new entry level MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, and even an updates Mac mini sometime for next year. Arriving at wearables, the brand is reportedly seeking to launch three new models of its Apple Watch. This would include the base model, the SE variant, and even a ruggedized version as well for athletes and adventure sports enthusiasts.

Other notable information shared by Gurman in the newsletter include, an iPhone SE with 5G support that is slated to launch next year. Additionally, the annual flagship iPhone 14 series launch, and the release of its highly anticipated first mixed augmented (AR/VR) headset as well. Unfortunately, we have no way of confirming this report at the moment, so stick around for more updates.

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Yesterday, Apple kickstarted its annual developer conference called WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) for the year 2021. At the opening keynote, the Cupertino-based tech giant unveiled the latest version of its operating systems, namely iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and macOS Monterey. Here, in this article, let’s take a look at the list of devices that are eligible for the new update.

iOS 15 Eligible/Supported Devices

The list of supported devices for iOS 15 remains identical to last year. This means the 6-year-old iPhone 6S series and the 5-year-old iPhone SE are also eligible for the update. That said, here’s the entire list of supported iPhones and iPods.

iPhones

• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 Mini
• iPhone SE (2020)
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XR
• iPhone X
• iPhone 8 Plus
• iPhone 8
• iPhone 7 Plus
• iPhone 7
• iPhone SE
• iPhone 6S Plus
• iPhone 6S

iPod Touch

• iPod Touch 7th Generation

iPadOS 15 Eligible/Supported Devices

Just like the iPhones, all the iPads that are currently running iPadOS 14 are eligible for iPadOS 15. That means even the 7-year-old iPad Air 2nd Generation will be getting the update. With that being said, take a look at the full list of iPadOS 15 supported iPads.

iPad Pro Series

• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (2021)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2020)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (2020)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2018)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (2018)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2017)
• iPad Pro 10.5-inch (2017)
• iPad Pro 9.7-inch (2016)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2015)

iPad Air Series

• iPad Air 10.9-inch 4th Generation (2020)
• iPad Air 10.5-inch 3rd Generation (2019)
• iPad Air 9.7-inch 2nd Generation (2014)

iPad Mini Series

• iPad Mini 7.9-inch 5th Generation (2019)
• iPad Mini 7.9-inch 4th Generation (2015)

Base iPad Series

• iPad 10.2-inch 8th Generation (2020)
• iPad 10.2-inch 7th Generation (2019)
• iPad 9.7-inch  6th Generation (2018)
• iPad 9.7-inch 5th Generation (2017)

watchOS 8 Eligible/Supported Devices

Just like iPhones and iPadOS, all the Apple Watches running the current-gen watchOS 7 are eligible for watchOS 8. Hence, the 4-year-old Apple Watch Series 3 will also be receiving the update. Here’s the complete list of Apple Watches that will be updated to watchOS 8.

• Apple Watch Series 6
• Apple Watch SE
• Apple Watch Series 5
• Apple Watch Series 4
• Apple Watch Series 3

macOS Monterey Eligible/Supported Devices

Unlike iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches, not all Macs running the current-gen macOS Big Sur will be upgraded to macOS Monterey. According to the official announcement, late 2013 MacBook Pro, 2013 MacBook Air, 2014 iMac, and 2015 MacBook are not eligible for the update.

This means only the following Macs will be updated to macOS Monterey.

• Mac Pro (Late 2013 and later)
• iMac Pro (2017 and later)
• iMac (Late 2015 and later)
• MacBook Pro (Early 2015 and later)
• MacBook Air (Early 2015 and later)
• MacBook (Early 2016 and later)
• Mac Mini (Late 2014 and later).

The developer beta builds for all the above-mentioned Apple operating systems are already live. The public beta builds will be released in July. Last but not least, although many older devices are eligible for the new update, they may not get all the announced features due to hardware limitations.

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