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The current and previous-generation Apple Silicon MacBook Pro releases have all relied on a single heatpipe cooling solution to help transfer heat, and for the most part, it has done a rather poor job of keeping the temperature of the chipsets low, which we’ve discussed below. What’s surprising is that these SoCs kept getting more powerful, while the cooling capacity remained the same. Thankfully, a new rumor claims that the redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch M6 MacBook Pro will be treated to a much-awaited upgrade.
Replying to Dylan, a 9to5Mac contributor on X, ExoticSpice has confidently replied that the M6 MacBook Pro will offer a vapor chamber. This is probably the first time that we’ve noticed that someone has mentioned this upgrade, with the only other time that the vapor chamber cooling has been talked about being Apple adopting it in its upcoming M6 iPad Pro.
Since the new portable Macs have been reported to be thinner, bringing a vapor chamber upgrade is the logical approach, as notebooks with a slimmer profile generally ship with this upgrade for maximizing cooling efficiency. However, not every M6 MacBook Pro will sport a vapor chamber, as the base model is expected to retain the same design and mini-LED panel.
The vapor chamber isn’t just expected to cover the M6 Pro and M6 Max, but the entire board to help improve thermals. The M5 Pro and M5 Max versions feature a PCIe NVMe Gen 5 SSD, and without proper cooling, these NAND flash chips can reach a toasty 100 degrees Celsius, which is worrisome for the longevity of these machines.
Alongside the vapor chamber, a change in the fan and blade design also helps to lower temperatures as these can expel air out of the chassis faster, keeping thermals lower. A combination of these upgrades won’t just allow the M6 MacBook Pro to run cooler, but the chipset’s CPU and GPU clock speeds will operate consistently when running sustained workloads, leading to reduced thermal throttling.
We’re also looking forward to better thermal paste application, as the factory-applied paste in most laptops is reportedly subpar. PTM7950, a thermal paste sheet, has been proven to be quite effective in heat transfer, so we won’t be surprised if Apple adopts it in future models.
As for the rumor itself, there’s no confirmation on how ExoticSpice retrieved this information and whether he’s making this claim purely from guesswork or if he has received solid confirmation from Apple’s supply chain. Are you looking forward to a new cooling design for the M6 MacBook Pro, let us know in the comments.
News Source: ExoticSpice
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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