


In contrast, the M1 has eight cores, split equally between performance and power saving, and either seven or eight graphics cores. There've also been rumors that there will be two variants of the new chip, both with 10 cores (eight high-performance and two energy efficient), but with different integrated graphics core configurations: 16 or 32. Multiple sources agree that there will be a new version of the CPU - and it's reportedly already in production - for the larger MacBook (currently a 16-inch screen version) and possibly for upcoming new desktops. Apple's M1 CPU has made it as far as the MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, 24-inch iMac, Mac Mini and iPads, but thus far we haven't seen any of Apple's home-grown silicon in systems for power users. Apple A more powerful Apple M1X (or M2) CPU? Apple's "Unleashed" invitation to its event on October 18.
