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Apple’s scrapped Mac Pro plans reportedly included a new Intel model

Reports indicate Apple canceled high-performance 'Extreme' chips and a potential Intel-based Mac Pro model.

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The brief

Apple reportedly developed and subsequently canceled two high-performance chips, referred to as M2 Extreme and M3 Extreme, intended for the Mac Pro. These chips were described as more powerful than any other options in the company's current lineup.

Coverage from 9to5Mac and MacRumors emphasizes that Apple's scrapped plans for the Mac Pro may have also included a new Intel model. AppleInsider notes that these developments would have made the Mac Pro significantly more powerful than the Mac Studio.

Further details regarding the specific capabilities of the 'Extreme' chips or the reasons for the cancellation of the Intel model are not specified in the current reports.

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Quick answers

Which chips were reportedly canceled?

Apple reportedly canceled the M2 Extreme and M3 Extreme chips.

What other Mac Pro version was reportedly considered?

According to 9to5Mac, scrapped plans included a new Intel model.

How did the scrapped chips compare to other Apple silicon?

PhoneArena reports that Apple built a chip more powerful than anything else in its lineup before canceling it.

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Apple Intel Mac Studio Mac Pro Apple Canceled M2 Extreme and M3 Extreme Chips Planned for the Mac Pro Apple Reportedly Worked Two Extreme Chips

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Apple Mac Pro Intel M2 Extreme M3 Extreme

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