Apple’s scrapped Mac Pro plans reportedly included a new Intel model
Reports indicate Apple abandoned development of several 'Extreme' chip variants and a new Intel-based model intended for the Mac Pro.
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The brief
Recent reports suggest that Apple internally developed but ultimately canceled plans for 'Extreme' versions of the M2 and M3 chips. These processors were intended to power versions of the Mac Pro that would have offered performance capabilities exceeding those of the Mac Studio.
Coverage from The Mac Observer, PhoneArena, MacRumors, AppleInsider, and 9to5Mac highlights that development efforts included designs for a new Intel model alongside the proprietary silicon. These outlets note that the canceled hardware was intended to provide a significant leap in power compared to Apple's current component lineup.
Publicly available information does not specify the underlying reasons for the cancellation of these projects. Future reports may clarify if alternative hardware architectures remain under consideration for the Mac Pro product line.
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Quick answers
Which chips were reportedly canceled for the Mac Pro?
Reports indicate that Apple canceled the M2 Extreme and M3 Extreme chips.
Was there an Intel-based Mac Pro in development?
Yes, coverage confirms that Apple's scrapped plans included the development of a new Intel model.
Why were these projects canceled?
Coverage does not yet specify the reasoning behind the decision to cancel these chip developments.
Coverage (5)
- Apple Canceled M2 Extreme and M3 Extreme Chips Planned for the Mac Pro The Mac Observer · 1d ago
- Apple built a chip more powerful than anything in its lineup, then killed it PhoneArena · 1d ago
- Apple Reportedly Worked on Two 'Extreme' Chips MacRumors · 1d ago
- Mac Pro could have been vastly more powerful than the Mac Studio AppleInsider · 1d ago
- Apple’s scrapped Mac Pro plans reportedly included a new Intel model 9to5Mac · 1d ago
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