A new iMac Pro might actually be happening. Internal software leaks suggest Apple is testing a high-end all-in-one workstation with the upcoming M5 Max chip, codenamed Sotra C. This model would not get the more powerful M5 Ultra, which is reportedly reserved for a refreshed Mac Studio.
The potential iMac Pro faces a tough sell, however. The same M5 Max chip will also power updated MacBook Pro laptops. That gives users portable performance; they can also connect to an external monitor, likely for less total cost than a standalone iMac Pro with its built-in display.
While Apple has previously explored mini LED screens for such a machine, this product is not guaranteed to launch. The company tests many prototypes that never see store shelves. If it does arrive, it would cater to a niche wanting maximum screen real estate in a fixed desktop form.
The potential iMac Pro faces a tough sell, however. The same M5 Max chip will also power updated MacBook Pro laptops. That gives users portable performance; they can also connect to an external monitor, likely for less total cost than a standalone iMac Pro with its built-in display.
While Apple has previously explored mini LED screens for such a machine, this product is not guaranteed to launch. The company tests many prototypes that never see store shelves. If it does arrive, it would cater to a niche wanting maximum screen real estate in a fixed desktop form.
