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Apple's scrapped Mac Pro plans reportedly included a new Intel model
9to5Mac • • general
Key Points:
- Apple announced in March that it is discontinuing the Mac Pro and has no plans to release future Mac Pro hardware, instead directing customers to the Mac Studio.
- Bloomberg's report reveals that Apple had been developing two Mac Pro models (codenamed J170 and J190), including one powered by Intel and another planned with the M3 Ultra chip, but both projects were scrapped due to cost and demand concerns.
- Apple had also developed M2 Extreme and M3 Extreme chips intended for an "Extreme" tier above the "Ultra" chip, but these were abandoned as part of the Mac Pro discontinuation strategy.
- The company plans to continue advancing the Mac Studio line, with new models featuring M5 Ultra chips expected as early as this fall, signaling a shift away from the traditional Mac Pro workstation.
- The decision marks the end of an era for Mac Pro fans, reflecting Apple's focus on Apple Silicon and streamlined product lines rather than maintaining high-end modular desktops.
