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M6 Pro Chip Result on Geekbench is Likely Fake

Industry analysts and reports suggest a recent M6 Pro Geekbench 7 listing is likely fake because its scores exceed those of the 18-core M5 Max. This skepticism follows the appearance of M6 benchmarks just before the launch of new Mac mini models. While some reports highlight massive generational GPU improvements for the M6, others warn against believing the M6 Pro results. Meanwhile, the M5 Ultra has reportedly outperformed the 96-core Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX in multi-core benchmarks with fewer than half the cores.

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  • ✓ Apple is releasing two new Mac models on Tuesday, September 23, 2026.
  • ✓ The new Mac mini features M6 and M5 Pro chip options.
  • ✓ M6 benchmarks have appeared on Geekbench.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 8 independent reporting domains (80% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Reports from Wccftech and MacRumors now explicitly label the high-scoring M6 Pro Geekbench results as likely fake.

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  1. M6 Pro Geekbench Results Questioned Ahead of Mac mini Launch

    Industry analysts and reports suggest a recent M6 Pro Geekbench 7 listing is likely fake because its scores exceed those of the 18-core M5 Max. This skepticism follows the appearance of M6 benchmarks just before the launch of new Mac mini models. While some reports highlight massive generational GPU improvements for the M6, others warn against believing the M6 Pro results. Meanwhile, the M5 Ultra has reportedly outperformed the 96-core Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX in multi-core benchmarks with fewer than half the cores.

    Why it matters

    Apple is launching two new Mac models on Tuesday, September 23, 2026. The new Mac mini will offer M6 and M5 Pro chip options. These releases follow leaked benchmarks for the M5 Ultra and M6 series.

    What is confirmed

    • Apple is releasing two new Mac models on Tuesday, September 23, 2026.
    • The new Mac mini features M6 and M5 Pro chip options.
    • M6 benchmarks have appeared on Geekbench.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The M6 Pro benchmark surfaced despite claims of a short chip generation.

    What to watch next

    • Official hardware specifications from the September 23 launch
    • Verification of M6 Pro performance via independent reviews
    • Official confirmation of M5 Ultra multi-core benchmarks
    Sources used for this update (12)
    1. MacRumors — M5 Ultra and M6 Chip Benchmark Results Reveal Graphics Performance
    2. MacRumors — M6 Pro Chip Result on Geekbench is Likely Fake
    3. AppleInsider — M6 Pro benchmark surfaces despite claims of a short chip generation
    4. TechPowerUp — Apple M5 Ultra Scores Big GPU Gains in Leaked Geekbench Benchmark
    5. Wccftech — M5 Ultra Demolishes The 96-Core Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX CPU In New Geekbench 7 Scores; Obtains 11% Higher Multi-Core Score With Less Than Half The Number Of Cores
    6. MacRumors — Apple Releasing Two New Macs Next Week
    7. Wccftech — An M6 Pro Listing On Geekbench 7 Is Getting A Lot Of Hype For Having Higher Scores Than The 18-Core M5 Max, But Don’t Believe That These Are Legit Results
    8. AppleInsider — First M6 benchmarks reveal how much raw power the Mac mini has
    9. finance.biggo.com — Mac mini with M6 chip 5% off at ¥176,500 in Amazon Japan time sale
    10. macrumors.com — M6 Chip Benchmark Surfaces Ahead of New Mac Mini Launch Next Week
    11. Notebookcheck — Apple M6 GPU arrives on Geekbench with massive generational improvements
    12. www.macrumors.com — New Mac Mini Reviews: A Good But No Longer 'Insanely Great' Deal
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