It is doubtful that the current Retina MacBook will be able to take advantage of the display-integrated GPU due to the lack of sufficiently-capable ports. The new Apple Display would be backwards compatible with existing Macs at standard resolutions.Īside from the GPU, sources indicate that the panel will be very similar to the display that ships in the Retina iMac. Connection via a USB-C port over Thunderbolt 3 is the most likely solution.
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The details on how the new Apple Display connects to a Mac is not clear, but it will almost certainly require the purchase of a new Mac to use the display at full 5K resolution. From what we understand, the GPU will not be able to work in concert with the internal GPU at all - it’s one or the other. Upon connection to the new Apple Display, the Mac will intelligently decide whether to use its own internal graphics power or rely on the external GPU included with the Thunderbolt display the more powerful GPU will be used while the less powerful GPU will be inactive. Technology within updates to OS X (MacOS 10.12?) software will enable the process to happen seamlessly and automatically. Due to the immense graphics needs required to push 5K worth of pixels, normal super high-resolution displays require connected computers to include significantly powerful GPUs.Īs Apple wants to keep making MacBooks as thin and light as possible, which typically cannot include powerful GPUs by nature, the company has been exploring ways to introduce a 5K display that can be relevant with a wider Mac lineup - it wants to be able to release thin and light MacBooks and MacBook Pros that all work with its 5K external display.Īpparently, Apple has settled on a solution: to include a powerful GPU inside the display itself, rather than relying solely on the graphics power of the connected Mac. Our sources explain that the reason for it is primarily for compatibility with as many future Macs as possible. Independently, we have heard some rumblings about what the new display might offer. Finally bringing it up to speed with its Retina display Mac cousins, the new ‘Thunderbolt Display’ will likely feature a 5K resolution display 5120×2880 pixels. Moreover, sources indicate that Apple will take the display in a surprising direction, specifically suggesting that Apple plans to integrate a dedicated external GPU into the display itself …Īt first, the idea of Apple including a GPU in the external display may sound crazy. However, given the opportunity for cheers in the audience, perhaps Apple could announce the new display at the keynote with a release pencilled in for later in the year. We are led to believe that WWDC will be very light on new hardware. This is often a good indicator that a refresh is imminent. Reaffirming earlier reports, we have heard that stock of the Thunderbolt Display at Apple Stores is quickly running out with no indications of more units on the way to replenish availability. The current $999 (!) Thunderbolt Display is showing its age to put it mildly, now significantly overshadowed by Retina MacBooks and iMacs in terms of screen resolution and quality. Update: No new Apple display at WWDC … timing unclear but integrated GPU next-gen Apple Display is still in development.
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