Apple has begun offering high-end graphics upgrades for the tower and rack Mac Pro desktop computers. Apple also began selling the standalone Magic Keyboard with Touch ID in the same day.According to Jake Krol of CNN Underscored, the Mac Pro can be ordered through Apple's online shop with the new AMD Radeon ProW6800X, W6800X Dual, or W6900X graphics. These new options are expensive, starting at $2,400 for one W6800X module and ending at $11,600 for two.Apple describes the graphics modules in its descriptions:AMD Radeon Pro W6800XThe AMD Radeon ProW6800X is the best choice for demanding professional applications and workstation-class graphics. It has 32GB of GDDR6 RAM, delivering up to 512GB/s memory bandwidth. The AMD RDNA2 architecture is used to power this graphics option. It can deliver up to 16.0 Teraflops single-precision computing or 32.0 Teraflops half-precision computing. It can support up to six 4K, three 5K, and three Pro Display XDRs displays. The full-height MPX module fills an MPX slot and uses more power and bandwidth to provide four additional Thunderbolt3 ports and an HDMI 2.0 port. For enhanced multi-GPU performance, you can connect two W6800X MPX modules to your Mac Pro using Infinity Fabric Link. The Infinity Fabric Link connector is pre-installed when you choose the option with two GPUs. AMD Radeon Pro W6900XThe AMD Radeon ProW6900X has 32GB of GDDR6 RAM and up to 512GB/s memory bandwidth. This graphics option is ideal for demanding professional applications and workstation-class graphics. The AMD RDNA2 architecture is used to power this graphics option. It can deliver up to 22.2 Teraflops single-precision computing or 44.4 Teraflops half-precision computing. It can support up to six 4K, three 5K, and three Pro Display XDRs displays. The full-height MPX module fills an MPX slot and uses more power and bandwidth to provide four additional Thunderbolt3 ports and an HDMI 2.0 port. For enhanced multi-GPU performance, you can connect two W6900X MPX modules to your Mac Pro using Infinity Fabric Link. The Infinity Fabric Link connector is preinstalled when you choose the option with two GPUs. AMD Radeon Pro W6800X Duo MPX ModuleRadeon ProW6800X DuoMPX Module will increase your graphics performance. This module is perfect for multi-GPU professional applications. Two W6800X GPUs are included in the module, each with 32GB GDDR6 RAM and a maximum of 512GB/s memory bandwidth. Two Infinity Fabric Link connections connect the two GPUs onboard. Additionally, two W6800X Duo module can be connected to enable four W6800X GPUs communicate. Two modules can be installed in the Mac Pro to perform intensive tasks such as GPU rendering and advanced color grading. You can achieve up to 30.2 Teraflops single-precision computing or 60.4 Teraflops half-precision computing. Radeon Pro W6800X Dual MPX Module supports eight 4K displays and four 5K displays. It also supports six Pro Display XDRs. The full-height MPX module fills an MPX slot and uses more power and bandwidth to provide four additional Thunderbolt3 ports and an HDMI 2.0 port. The Infinity Fabric Link connector is preinstalled when you choose the option with two GPUs.Krol stated that the new graphics modules would also be available for customers who have already purchased a Mac Pro. However, the product listings have not yet gone live so pricing is still unknown.These will give you big performance gains like up to 23% faster performance with DaVinci Resolve, and 84% faster with OctaneX. The mileage will vary. These are available as an individual order or as a #MacPro built-to-order. Jake Krol (@Jake31Krol), August 3, 2021The current Mac Pro was launched in December 2019. It still uses Intel processors. Rumours have it that an Apple silicon model is in the works.
