The M4 Ultra will double the power of the CPU and GPU cores!
The launch of the new M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, along with the Mac mini and MacBook Pro, of which we have already shared reviews and comparisons, has only increased expectations for the arrival of the next member of the family: the M4 Ultra. chip. Following the line that has accompanied these launches in recent years, several pieces of information allow us to suggest its capabilities and the launch date.
In his Power On column, Mark Gurman was responsible for broadening the panorama surrounding the launch of the M4 Ultra chip. Everything indicates that it could be a real beast in terms of performance. Gurman suggests that The M4 Ultra chip could feature a CPU with up to 32 cores and a GPU with up to 80 cores, doubling the power of the M4 Max.
The trend of a doubling of the number of cores compared to the previous generation has already been observed in the M1 and M2 chipswhich gives meaning to this prediction. However, it is important to remember that Apple could surprise us with additional innovations that go beyond this simple duplication.
Apple expected to launch the M4 Ultra chip with the next Mac Studiowhose presentation is estimated between March and June of next year. High-end configurations of this laptop would be the first to feature this powerful chip.
On the other hand, It is rumored that a future Mac Pro would also arrive equipped with the M4 Ultra chip. This would be presented in the second half of next year. These features would deliver unprecedented performance for professional and creative tasks.
Will we see an M4 Extreme?
In the same publication, Gurman rescued an old rumor that Apple was working on a chip called “M2 Extreme”, which would have outperformed the M2 Ultra in terms of performance. However, this project was canceled. Yes ok There are no rumors about a hypothetical “M4 Extreme”, it is possible that Apple will consider this option again in the future to offer even more power to your professional equipment.
What could the M4 chip improve over the M4 Pro and M4 Max?
The M4 Ultra chip promises to be Apple’s most powerful processor yet, capable of delivering exceptional performance for professional and creative tasks. Its arrival will mark an important milestone in the history of computing and will raise the bar even higher in terms of power and efficiency.
The most powerful chips in the M4 family have the following characteristics:
| Features | M4 Pro chip | M4 Max chip |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Up to 14 cores (10 performance and 4 efficiency) | Up to 16 cores (12 performance and 4 efficiency) |
| GPU | Up to 20 cores | Up to 40 cores |
| Unified memory | Up to 64 GB | Up to 128 GB |
| Memory bandwidth | Up to 273 GB/s | Up to 546 GB/s |
| Thunderclap | Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120 Gb/s) | Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120 Gb/s) |
| Multimedia engine | – | 2 video encoding engines and 2 ProRes accelerators |
| Overall performance | Excellent for development, video games and 3D rendering | Ideal for demanding tasks such as data analysis, 3D modeling and music composition |
| Energy efficiency | Offers excellent autonomy | Offers excellent autonomy |
On the one hand, The M4 Max offers a higher number of CPU and GPU cores, resulting in even more powerful performance, especially in graphics-intensive tasks.like video editing and visual effects. Additionally, it has a more advanced media engine, ideal for AV professionals.
While the M4 Pro offers an excellent balance between performance and efficiencybeing ideal for a wide range of tasks, from software development to graphic design.
But yes, despite all these qualities, Apple can continue to surprise us
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