# Upcoming M2 Pro Chip for High-End MacBooks and Mac Mini
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Chapter 1: Anticipating the M2 Pro Chip
Apple's next-generation M2 MacBooks, Mac Mini, and Mac Pro might be launched sooner than anticipated. A report from the Taiwanese publication DigiTimes reveals that TSMC is set to manufacture Apple’s upcoming “M2 Pro” and “M3” processors utilizing its advanced 3nm technology.
According to DigiTimes, Apple has secured TSMC's manufacturing capacity for these upcoming 3nm M2 Pro and M3 processors, indicating a competitive landscape among chipmakers like TSMC and Samsung vying for 3nm chip orders.
source: Apple
In his latest newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman mentioned that the M2 Pro chip will be integrated into the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models as well as a premium Mac Mini. If the 3nm production process is indeed accurate, the performance leap from the M2 Pro to the standard M2 could be significantly greater than that seen between the M1 Pro and M1.
However, it is wise to keep expectations in check until further validation of the M2 Pro chip's 3nm fabrication is received. The M2 processor has already been announced, with plans for more advanced iterations, such as the M2 Pro and M2 Max, which I previously detailed.
Section 1.1: What to Expect from the M2 Pro
As reported by DigiTimes, Apple has made arrangements with TSMC for the upcoming M2 Pro and next-generation M3 CPUs. The M2 Pro is expected to power the next iteration of the Mac Mini, anticipated to be revealed later this year.
The new M2 Pro chip will be produced using a cutting-edge manufacturing technique, enhancing both speed and energy efficiency. Apple appears to have significant plans for its newly announced M2 processor, with projections indicating a diverse range of M2-equipped devices—ranging from MacBooks to Mac Minis and Mac Pros—could be available in the next 12 months.
> "These M2 products are expected to be released in much quicker succession than the M1-based Macs did."
The standard M2 processor has already been unveiled with a new MacBook Air and an updated 13-inch MacBook Pro. Drawing from the M1 chip timeline, it's reasonable to anticipate that the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro will feature M2 Pro and M2 Max versions, similar to how they introduced M1 Pro and M1 Max processors.
Section 1.2: A Rapid Release Cycle Ahead
With the M2 chip now available, Gurman asserts that Apple has numerous M2-based Macs on the horizon. The M2 chip enhances the M1 by utilizing second-generation 5nm technology, featuring more transistors, increased memory speed, higher clock rates, and various other enhancements.
The new M2 MacBook Air is expected to arrive in stores later this month.
Chapter 2: Insights from YouTube
The first video, titled "2024 Mac Mini Release Date and Price - 200% FASTER!! - YouTube," delves into the anticipated release timeline and pricing details for the upcoming Mac Mini, highlighting performance improvements.
In the second video, "You SHOULD BUY an M2 Mac mini INSTEAD of a MacBook! - YouTube," the discussion centers around the advantages of choosing the M2 Mac Mini over a MacBook, emphasizing its value and performance benefits.