Intel in the coming months plans to launch a new generation of server processors Xeon E5-2600 v3. At the same time, according to MacRumors, is expected to update workstations Mac Pro, sales of which started at the end of last year .
In 2013, Apple changed the design of their professional line of machines and equipped them with the most productive components in a configuration with 4, 6, 8 and 12-core processors.Computers stuffed with top-end components: server processors Intel Xeon E5 v2, graphics AMD FirePro, Thunderbolt interface and support for 2 monitors with a resolution of 4K. Mini PCs have superfast RAM DDR3, operating at a frequency of 1866 MHz, and Flash-storage, which is 10 times faster than any other drive.
A new series of Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 includes models with 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 cores. Clock frequency varies from 1.6 to 3.5 GHz, the amount of cache in the third level - from 10 to 45 MB. The maximum value of the dissipated heat is 55-145 watts. According to the publication, in the maximum configuration Mac Pro release in 2014 to replace the chip Xeon E5-2697 v2 comes 2.6-gigahertz processor Xeon E5-2697 v3 with 14 cores.
All new server solutions Xeon family will be supported RAM DDR4. Embedded controller, depending on the processor model allows you to use modules DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866 or DDR4-2133. Thus, the translation of "Pro" to the new platform will provide increased performance and lower power consumption RAM-subsystem.
Apple has not commented on the upcoming update Mac Pro.