Apple launches powerful M6 iMac with upgraded chips and faster Ethernet | 9to5Mac
M6 powers the new iMac
The M6 is the central upgrade in Apple’s new iMac, which retains the 24-inch screen and the same overall design as before. Apple says the new model improves on the M4 version in several key areas.
The M6 configuration offers up to a 12-core CPU and a 12-core GPU, plus a Dual 16-core Neural Engine. The previous iMac offered up to a 10-core CPU and GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine.
Faster wired connectivity
The new iMac includes 2.5Gb Ethernet. Apple describes the wired connection as up to 2.5 times faster than the previous generation.
Pre-orders begin October 28
Pre-orders open tomorrow, October 28, at 10:10 a.m. PT. The iMac is scheduled to ship Friday, November 6. The launch comes during a week of Apple product announcements. Apple introduced a new iPad mini with OLED the day before unveiling the iMac.
Key points
- The new iMac keeps its 24-inch display and existing overall design.
- Its M6 chip has up to 12 CPU cores and 12 GPU cores.
- The computer adds 2.5Gb Ethernet, which Apple says is up to 2.5 times faster.
- Pre-orders start October 28 at 10:10 a.m. PT; shipping begins November 6.