In the competitive world of hardware, Apple continues to set the standard with products that blend exclusive design and cutting-edge technology. While its devices rank among the most expensive on the market, the Cupertino-based company justifies the price tags with developments that, in many cases, face little direct competition—especially in the ARM-based chip segment.
According to recent leaks, Apple is reportedly working on a new processor even more powerful than its current flagship, the M3 Ultra. This move aims to reinforce its dominance in the sector and make it harder for rival manufacturers to enter the high-performance ARM market.
Apple’s strategy isn’t just about aesthetics—though that remains one of its most recognizable trademarks—but also about performance. While some critics argue that its prices don’t always match the real power of its devices, Apple has been making steady progress to create a hardware platform capable of competing with major players in terms of raw power and efficiency.
As is standard in the tech industry, Apple follows a roadmap that outlines its medium- and long-term goals. One of its most ambitious targets is to develop chips using 2-nanometer technology, which would significantly enhance performance and energy efficiency. But it seems the company is ready to go even further.
An internal report suggests Apple is developing a chip with six times the CPU and GPU cores of the M3 Ultra. Considering that the current model already boasts 32 CPU cores and 80 GPU cores, such an upgrade would be monumental. However, this may not come in a single leap. Instead, Apple is reportedly testing multiple configurations—doubling, quadrupling, or even sextupling the cores with each new generation.
Meanwhile, the upcoming M6 and M7 chips are already in development under the codenames “Komodo” and “Borneo.” These, however, are not expected to feature the most advanced core configurations. That distinction might go to another processor still in early development, known internally as “Sorta,” which could eventually be named the M8.
Additionally, the name of the long-rumored M4 “Hydra” has resurfaced—a chip that was reportedly in development but has remained under wraps. Its reappearance suggests Apple may still have plans to bring it to market as part of its long-term strategy.
In short, Apple seems determined to strengthen its Silicon ecosystem with increasingly powerful processors, solidifying its position in a market that, while exclusive, continues to set the pace for technological innovation.
