Overview
- Apple opened preorders Wednesday, Oct. 28, and the M6 iMac will be available in Apple Stores and from resellers on Nov. 6 with a $1,499 starting price.
- The M6 comes in two main chip configurations with 10‑ and 12‑core CPU/GPU options and replaces the prior Neural Engine with dual 16‑core Neural Engines to boost on‑device AI.
- Apple says the M6 delivers measurable gains over the M4, citing examples such as up to 1.5× faster Excel tasks, up to 2× faster graphics, up to 5× faster AI prompt processing in LM Studio, and up to twice the SSD throughput.
- Networking and connectivity are upgraded with Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and an Apple N1 wireless option plus wired 2.5Gb Ethernet, while the iMac keeps the same 24‑inch 4.5K display, 12MP Center Stage camera, and base 16GB/256GB configuration.
- Early coverage and reviews recommend new buyers choose the M6 at current pricing but advise most existing M4 owners to keep their machines unless they regularly hit CPU, storage, or AI performance bottlenecks; the launch also fits Apple’s broader move to add more on‑device AI across its product line.