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The Mac Pro was "killed off" to make way for the Mac Studio. Photo: The Verge . |
Apple's decision is not surprising. The Mac Pro hasn't been updated since June 2023 when Apple upgraded to the M2 Ultra chip. Meanwhile, the Mac Studio, launching in 2024, will feature the more powerful M3 Ultra chip and a significantly lower starting price than the Mac Pro's $6,999 . The parallel existence of two directly competing products in the same segment has created a complex and difficult-to-explain overlap.
The Mac Pro purchase page on Apple's website now redirects to the Mac homepage, and all product information has been removed.
The current Mac Pro's industrial design was launched in 2019 alongside the Pro Display XDR, a high-end display that Apple also discontinued in early March. The first version of this product used an Intel chip, which was later upgraded to the M2 Ultra in 2023.
After the Mac Pro was discontinued, the Mac Studio became the most high-end desktop computer in Apple's lineup. The highest configuration of the Mac Studio currently features an M3 Ultra chip with a 32-core CPU, an 80-core GPU, 256 GB of RAM, and a 16 TB SSD.
Another factor contributing to the decision to discontinue the Mac Pro was the RDMA over Thunderbolt 5 feature introduced by Apple in macOS Tahoe 26.2, which allowed multiple Mac Studio units to be connected together for increased performance. This was a useful alternative for demanding tasks.
After discontinuing the Mac Pro, Apple now sells three desktop computers: the 24-inch iMac, the Mac Mini, and the Mac Studio. As for laptops, the MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro remain unchanged.
The Mac Pro has a long history within the Apple ecosystem, once a symbol of professional computing power. However, with the significant performance boost from Apple Silicon chips in the Mac Studio, the lines between the two products are blurring. The Mac Pro with the M2 Ultra chip, priced at $6,999 , will struggle to convince buyers, while the Mac Studio with the M3 Ultra is considerably cheaper.
Source: https://znews.vn/apple-khai-tu-sieu-may-tinh-post1638568.html
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