A purported Geekbench benchmark for an Apple M6 Pro chip has appeared online, casting doubt on earlier rumors that Apple would shorten its Apple Silicon roadmap by skipping the Pro and Max variants in the next generation. The listing, which has not been confirmed by Apple, suggests the company may still be developing higher-end versions of its M-series processors.
Before the M6 Mac mini was introduced, speculation had circulated that Apple might move to a faster release cadence and omit the Pro and Max tiers entirely. That claim now appears less certain given the new benchmark entry, though the authenticity of the result cannot be independently verified.
Apple has not commented on the benchmark or on its future chip plans. As with all pre-release leaks, the Geekbench listing should be treated with caution until official announcements are made. The company typically reveals new Mac chips at its own events, and no such event has been confirmed for the M6 Pro.
If the benchmark is genuine, it would indicate that Apple is continuing its established pattern of offering Pro and Max variants alongside standard M-series chips. However, without confirmation from Apple or a second independent source, the rumor remains unverified.
