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Apple’s M6 MacBook Pro brings modest gains in familiar design
Apple’s M6 MacBook Pro offers a modest performance boost in the familiar 14-inch design, and remains a strong choice at $1,999 for buyers who want a capable MacBook Pro without paying more for the newer touchscreen model. Its established build, display and port selection remain appealing, though the upgrade is unlikely to make M5 owners feel they need a new machine.
The M6 has a 12-core CPU and GPU, compared with 10 cores each in the M5, and Apple says its dual neural engines double AI performance. In testing, the M6 scored 4,458 in single-core and 19,077 in multi-core Geekbench 6 CPU tests, versus 4,310 and 18,003 for the M5; its GPU score was 64,115, up from 48,840. The review unit had 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, while the M6 model supports up to 32GB; more powerful M5 Pro and Max chips offer higher memory capacity and bandwidth.
In short
- M6 delivers a measured speed increase over M5.
- The familiar 14-inch model starts at $1,999.
- M5 owners have little reason to upgrade.
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The case for
The M6 MacBook Pro offers a measured upgrade for buyers who want strong performance in Apple’s familiar 14-inch design, with gains in CPU and especially GPU benchmarks and a claimed doubling of AI performance. At $1,999, it may suit people choosing a capable Pro model who value its established build, display and ports but do not need the newer touchscreen model.
The case against
The improvements may not justify replacing a recent MacBook Pro, particularly for M5 owners: the CPU benchmark gains are modest, and the review suggests the upgrade is unlikely to feel necessary. Buyers with demanding memory or bandwidth needs may also find that the M6’s limits make a more powerful M5 Pro or Max a better fit.
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Originally published by Engadget as “MacBook Pro M6 review: A slight upgrade, but still the most accessible MacBook Pro”.