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Apple launched the M6 Mac mini on September 21, 2026, featuring a new 12-core chip with 20% faster multi-core performance. However, the base model now costs $899, a $300 increase over the 2024 M4 model, driven by a global memory shortage. While the device offers significant speed improvements and better AI capabilities, critics note the price hike undermines its previous value proposition.
A leaked Geekbench 6.3 result for the Apple M6 chip shows strong multi-core gains over the M5 but trails the iPhone 18 Pro's A20 Pro in single-core performance. The M6 scored 4,610 single-core and 20,676 multi-core, while the A20 Pro reached 4,725 single-core. This suggests Apple prioritized clock speed in its mobile chip over its desktop counterpart, despite the Mac mini's better thermal headroom.
Apple is launching a new 14-inch MacBook Pro this fall featuring the M6 chip, which retains the current industrial design. The M6 introduces a dual 16-core Neural Engine for faster on-device AI, a 12-core CPU with three distinct core types, and a 12-core GPU. Built on a new 2nm process, the chip promises significant power efficiency gains, likely improving battery life. The base M6 chip now includes 'super cores' previously reserved for Pro-tier models, offering substantial performance upgrades over the M5.
The highly anticipated MacBook Pro redesign featuring an OLED display and the new Apple M6 chip has been delayed, with a new release window now expected between late 2026 and early 2027, according to Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman.