Apple introduced two new processors, the M5 Ultra and M6 chips, powering its latest Mac Mini and Mac Studio models. The M5 Ultra is Apple's most powerful chip yet, featuring a quad-die design with up to 36 CPU cores and 80 GPU cores, optimized for heavy AI and professional workloads like 3D rendering and AI model training. The M6 chip targets everyday users with improved energy efficiency and a 12-core CPU, offering a 30% boost in GPU AI performance over the M5. These chips enable developers to run and fine-tune large AI models locally on Macs, emphasizing on-device AI for better privacy and security. The new Mac Mini is available for pre-order starting at $899, shipping after September 22.
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