Looking for a great new Mac from Apple? There are many options. While the MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs are more useful for people like business users, regular consumers, or students, the Mac Pro is more suitable for creative professionals. It’s actually Apple’s most powerful desktop PC ever thanks to the M2 Ultra SoC under the hood, which is a huge step up from the Intel CPUs that powered older models. It is a professional system with very powerful components and a lot of customization. Here’s a look at everything you need to know.
Mac Pro (2023) price and release date
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There are actually two Mac Pro models you can buy right now, with orders due on June 13th. You can find it in tower form starting at $7,000, and stand form starting at $7,500. Both include Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and numeric keypad. The rack version is ideal for server rooms since it can be configured and mounted, while the tower version is more suitable for production and studio use since it has optional wheels and a stand.
Apple Mac Pro (2023)
Mac Pro is Apple’s most powerful desktop computer. You can find it with the M2 Ultra SoC in tower or rack form.
Mac Pro (2023) Specifications:
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What’s new in Mac Pro (2023)?
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The biggest upgrade with the Mac Pro (2023) is that it’s been moved from Intel CPUs to Apple’s custom M2 Ultra silicon, which brings a lot of performance gains. Also, new is the server rack version, PCIe expansion, a first for a Mac with Apple Silicon. We also can’t forget some improvements to make the Mac Pro more environmentally friendly, and to improve connectivity.
Performance scores with the M2 Ultra
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Topping the list are performance upgrades. Mac Pro (2023) completes the transition of the Mac lineup to Apple Silicon. Here, you’ll get M2 Ultra silicon, which means you’ll get a 24-core CPU that’s 1.8 times faster than the 28-core Mac Pro and up to a 76-core graphics processor that’s up to 3.4 times faster in graphics performance. You also have twice the memory as last year’s Intel-based model, double the SSD storage, and up to 192GB of unified memory can be added. That adds the power of seven Afterburner graphics cards, and enough power to handle 22 streams of 8K Pro Res video.
PCIe expansion for the first time on a product with Apple Silicon
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For those who like to customize their systems, the Mac Pro also offers PCIe expansion for the first time on an Apple Silicon product. There are a total of seven PCIe expansion slots, and six of those slots support PCIe Gen 4, which is twice as fast as Gen 3. You can add more storage, DSP cards, SDI cards, or other I/O cards to connect cameras and even network. There is a PCIe x4 Gen 2 Apple I/O card, four PCIe x8 Gen 4 slots (two dual and two single), and two PCIE x16 Gen 4 dual-height slots.
Improve communication and sustainability
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In terms of connectivity, the new Mac Pro has eight Thunderbolt four ports, which is double what we had in the previous generation. These ports support six Pro Display XDR displays for increased resolution across multiple displays. Mac Pro also has Wi-Fi 6E for the first time and high-bandwidth HDMI ports that support up to 8K resolutions and faster 240Hz refresh rates. You even get two 10GbE ports.
As for sustainability, the Mac Pro uses 100% recycled rare earth elements in its magnets. There is also 100% recycled gold plating and tin soldering on the circuit boards. And when you consider the Energy Star rating, Desktop uses 40% less power than Windows.
Where can I buy Mac Pro (2023)?
The Mac Pro is a really powerful computer, but it’s only for sale on Apple.com. You won’t find it at other retailers. It’s up for pre-order, and you should be able to get your hands on it by mid-June. You can buy a Mac Pro tower for $7,000, or $6,600 for education users. Meanwhile, the off-the-shelf version is $7,500, or $7,000 for education.
Apple Mac Pro (2023)
Mac Pro is Apple’s most powerful desktop computer. You can find it with the M2 Ultra SoC in tower or rack form.
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