Apple integrates M6 chip into iMac lineup
Apple has updated its all-in-one desktop computer with the M6 processor, marking the first move to 2nm chip architecture for the iMac series.
Apple announced an update to its iMac desktop line, incorporating the M6 chipset ahead of a scheduled hardware event. This transition shifts the all-in-one computer directly from the M4 architecture to the 2nm M6, skipping the M5 generation entirely.
The M6 chip, previously debuted in the Mac Mini, features a dual 16-core Neural Engine designed for increased processing power. Despite these internal changes, the physical design and exterior aesthetics of the device remain consistent with previous iterations.
Available starting at $1,499, the refreshed iMac arrives two years after the last significant overhaul of the product line. By aligning the desktop hardware with its latest silicon, Apple aims to maintain performance parity across its compact computing offerings.