Apple introduces the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air with the latest M2 CPU

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Apple introduced the latest CPU M2 built in-house, as well as the new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air as installed goods, during the developer event WWDC22.



The latest processor "M2" is a 5nm SoC, and the CPU features an 8-core configuration with P core x 4 / E core x 4. It features a memory controller with a 100GB/sec bandwidth and unified memory of up to 24GB.

Performance has improved dramatically over the previous version "M1," with CPU performance increasing by 18%, GPU performance increasing by 35%, and watt performance also improving. When compared to a notebook PC's 10-core CPU, performance is roughly doubled with the same power consumption, and the same performance as a desktop 10-core CPU is realized with 1/4 the power consumption.

The new "MacBook Pro" with "M2" features an 8-core CPU, a 10-core GPU, a maximum of 24GB of memory, and a maximum storage capacity of 2TB SSD. It is around 40% quicker than the M1 when handling RAW photographs in programs such as Affinity Photo, and game performance is likewise approximately 40% faster. It supports ProRes encoding and decoding and can play up to 11 4K video streams and 2 8K video streams.

The display boasts a 500 nit 13-inch Retina display, Wi-Fi 6 and Thunderbolt 4 compatibility, and a battery life of up to 20 hours. The anticipated market price is 178,800 yen (USD 1,299).


A newly revamped 13.6-inch "MacBook Air" with the "M2" processor was also introduced. The primary specs include 8 core CPU and up to 10 core GPU, RAM up to 24 GB, storage up to 2 TB SSD, and a revolutionary 1 billion color display Liquid Retina display.

It has a slim and lightweight design with a thickness of 11.3 mm and a weight of around 1.2 kg, Touch ID and MagSafe charging, a Dolby Atmos-compatible 4-speaker system, and clear call performance with a 3-microphone array. The battery has a maximum life of 18 hours. The anticipated market price is 164,800 yen (USD 1,199).

The new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air will be available beginning next month. The MacBook Air with M1 will also be available for $999.


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