M series
The Apple M1 processor family
The Apple M series was introduced by Apple in late 2020 to transition its Mac computers away from Intel processors. They integrate a custom ARM-based central processing unit (CPU) and graphics processing unit (GPU). The M series is presently manufactured by TSMC and in June 2023, the 3rd-generation Mac Pro was the last-remaining Intel-based model to be replaced by Apple Silicon.[18][19]
How Apple Just Changed the Entire Industry (M1 Chip)
Apple M1 — introduced in November 2020 with support for up to 16 GB RAM for the first Apple Silicon-based Macs, the MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini;[20] also adopted by the 24-inch iMac and 5th-generation iPad Pro in April 2021;[21] as well as the 5th-generation iPad Air in March 2022.[15]
Apple M1 Pro — introduced in October 2021 with support for up to 32 GB RAM for the 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros.[22]
Apple M1 Max — introduced in October 2021 with support for up to 64 GB RAM in the 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros;[22] also adopted by the base model Mac Studio in March 2022.[15]
Apple M1 Ultra — introduced in March 2022 with support for up to 128 GB RAM in the Mac Studio.[15]
Apple M2 — introduced in June 2022 to support the new MacBook Air and the 13-inch MacBook Pro;[23] also adopted by the 6th-generation iPad Pro in October 2022, the updated base model Mac mini in January 2023, and the 6th-generation iPad Air in May 2024.[24][25][26]
Apple M2 Pro — introduced in January 2023 to support the updated Mac mini, and 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros.[27]
Apple M2 Max — introduced in January 2023 with support for up to 96 GB RAM in the updated 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros.[27]
Apple M2 Ultra — introduced in June 2023 with support for up to 192 GB RAM in the Mac Pro and Mac Studio.[19]
Apple M3 — introduced in late October 2023 with dynamic caching of the GPU in the updated 24-inch iMac; also adopted by the updated 14-inch MacBook Pro in November 2023.[28]
Apple M3 Pro — introduced in early November 2023 with support for up to 36 GB RAM in the updated 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros.[28]
Apple M3 Max — introduced in November 2023 with support for up to 128 GB RAM in the updated 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros.[28]
Apple M4 — introduced in May 2024 on an improved 3 nm process for the 7th-generation iPad Pro.[29]
