A close look at the M5 and M6 chips reveals big changes in design at the 2-nanometer level, allowing Apple to significantly improve the performance of the M6.
M6 chip die shot – Image Credit: High Yield, SemiAnalysis/YouTube
M6 chip die shot – Image Credit: High Yield, SemiAnalysis/YouTube
The M6 introduced with the Mac mini in August is the first desktop-class Apple chip using a 2-nanometer fabrication process. The change, which means Apple can make the chips denser, has resulted in big improvements in terms of performance.
Die shots posted to YouTube by High Yield and SemiAnalysis offer a glimpse into the changes Apple made to the chip’s design.