Rumor: Apple’s upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro notebooks expected to use identical M1X processor, operate at equivalent speeds

The biggest MacBook Pro may not be the fastest one.

Per tech leaker @Dylandkt, while Apple is working on both 14-inch and updated 16-inch MacBook Pro notebooks, the two models will use the same M1X chip, thereby providing equivalent speeds across both models.

While Apple typically includes a discrete GPU in its larger MacBook Pro variants, the lack of a second GPU in other M1 Mac releases, as well as no eGPU support so far for Apple Silicon systems, suggests Apple won’t include the discrete graphics chip in 2021.

The leaker also warned potential buyers to “expect a notable increase in price for the 14-inch over the 13-inch.”

Apple’s upcoming MacBook Pro refresh is expected to occur this fall, and despite claims of shortages, both models are anticipated to launch, and be available to buy before the end of 2021.

The “M1X” chip is rumored to be upgraded to a 12-core CPU and a 16-core GPU, giving a significant performance boost over the M1 chip.

Additional rumors have cited the use of mini LED backlighting, which would enable higher contrast levels and improved color representation. An upgrade of the webcam has also been tipped, moving from the well-used 720p FaceTime camera to a 1080p variant.

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

Via AppleInsider and @Dylandkt