Apple recently updated its most affordable laptops . It was expected that an updated version of the cheapest MacBook Pro would be presented along with them, but this did not happen. However, an update to the compact MacBook Pro will happen one way or another. , and evidence of its preparation was found in the macOS Catalina code.
A well-known source of leaks with the alias _rogame found references to the Intel Core processors of the Ice Lake-U family (10.15.5W) in the first beta version of macOS 15. Recall that the new MacBook Air uses Ice Lake-Y series chips with lower power consumption (10W). Therefore, the conclusion suggests itself that the more powerful Ice Lake-U will find application in more advanced Apple laptops, namely the compact MacBook Pro.
macOS mentions Core i5-1035G4, Core i5-1035G7, and Core i7-1065G7 processors. Each of them has four cores and eight threads. In the first, the Iris Plus integrated graphics are endowed with 48 execution units, while the other two use a full-fledged "embedded" with 64 units. The source also suggests that advanced modifications of the MacBook Pro can also receive the flagship Core i7-1068G7 with a TDP level increased to 28 W.
Note that the MacBook Air uses special versions of the Ice Lake-Y processors that have slightly different specifications from the public versions, and therefore have the letter "N" in their names, for example, Core i7-1060NG7. Perhaps the MacBook Pro will also use special versions of Ice Lake-U.
It is assumed that Apple will introduce an updated compact MacBook Pro as early as next month. According to rumors, in addition to more productive hardware, the novelty will receive a new fixed keyboard and, possibly, a 14-inch Mini-LED screen.
Source: 3dnews.ru