
Apple M6 12-Core GPU

The Apple M6 12-core GPU is an integrated graphics processor in the Apple M6 SoC, developed by Apple. In addition to architectural updates, the M6 also features a 50 percent higher geometry rate for complex graphics.
The M6 SoC is manufactured using TSMC’s new N2 process (2 nm) with GAA transistors, which
| iGPU | Integrated Graphics |
| Pipelines | 12 - unified |
| Shared Memory | yes |
| Power Consumption | 19 Watt |
| Man. Technology | 2 nm |
| Date of Announcement | 25.08.2026 |
| Predecessor | M5 10-Core GPU |
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Benchmarks
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit +
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
Game Benchmarks
The following benchmarks stem from our benchmarks of review laptops. The performance depends on the used graphics memory, clock rate, processor, system settings, drivers, and operating systems. So the results don't have to be representative for all laptops with this GPU. For detailed information on the benchmark results, click on the fps number.

Total War Pharaoh
2023
Cyberpunk 2077
2023
Baldur's Gate 3
2023| low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assassin's Creed Shadows | 45 | 41 | 35 | 23 | 19 | |
| Total War Pharaoh | 50.6 | 45.6 | ||||
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 72 | 55.1 | 43.8 | 37.5 | 21.1 | |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 84.8 | 69.6 | 59.4 | 58.1 | 39.3 | |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 184 | 95 | 86 | 76 | 53 | |
| low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | < 30 fps < 60 fps < 120 fps ≥ 120 fps | 1 2 1 | 2 2 | 3 1 | 1 3 1 | 2 3 | |
For more games that might be playable and a list of all games and graphics cards visit our Gaming List
Notebook reviews with Apple M6 12-Core GPU graphics card


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