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Apple 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro preview: 12-core GPU, 200GB/s memory bandwidth, upgraded vapor chamber cooling
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Source: ithome.com
IT House reported on August 22 that technology media AppleInsider published a blog post yesterday (August 21) summarizing the specifications of Apple’s next-generation entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro, product code-named J804. In terms of release date, Apple may release it in late 2026 or early 2027. However, there is news that the MacBook Pro product release interval is the shortest, and will be succeeded by the M7 model (codename K104), which will usher in a redesign of the fuselage. In terms of model, the entry-level M6 MacBook Pro uses J804, continuing the naming method of M5's J704 and M4's J604. The high-end OLED touch screen MacBook Pro corresponds to K114 and K116, suggesting that Apple has planned two product routes from the beginning: the J series uses the existing platform, and the K series uses a new body. In terms of appearance, Apple's next-generation entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro follows the existing appearance scheme, mainly upgrading the M6 chip, retaining the Mini LED screen, ProMotion support, 6-speaker system and existing interfaces. In terms of chips, IT House previously reported that the M6 standard version is designed with a 12-core GPU (the M5 standard version is 10 cores) and is expected to have stronger performance in tasks such as artificial intelligence and graphics. The memory bandwidth will be increased to 200GB/s (the M5 standard version is 153 GB/s). In terms of heat dissipation, Apple is planning to redesign the heat dissipation design of the 14-inch and 16-inch M6 MacBook Pro, with the goal of lowering the temperature and reducing frequency reduction under long-term high load. M6 MacBook Pro thermal upgrade picture Apple's upgrade uses a vapor chamber solution, which will not only cover the M6 chip, but also extend to the entire motherboard. The source also revealed that Apple plans to adjust the fan and fan blade design