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No 5K Thunderbolt Display With Integrated GPU Coming at WWDC
Earlier this week, rumors and speculation suggested Apple was working on a 5K Thunderbolt Display with an integrated GPU that could potentially debut at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, but new information from iMore suggests that is not the case.
According to iMore's Rene Ritchie, Apple does not plan to introduce an Apple Display with an integrated external GPU. Ritchie does not provide a specific source on this information, but he is well-connected and occasionally shares accurate details on Apple's plans.
As we explained yesterday, Apple could introduce a 5K display alongside Thunderbolt 3 Macs, using both DisplayPort 1.2 streams in the Thunderbolt 3 specification to drive a 5K display using Multi-Stream Transport. Apple used a similar setup internally for the original 5K iMac.
In recent weeks, Thunderbolt Display stock has been dwindling in many Apple retail stores across the United States, in Canada, and in the UK, leading to speculation that a refresh is on the horizon. It is still not clear if the stock shortages are indicative that a new model is coming, but the Thunderbolt Display is long overdue for an update and WWDC would be an ideal time for an unveiling.
According to iMore's Rene Ritchie, Apple does not plan to introduce an Apple Display with an integrated external GPU. Ritchie does not provide a specific source on this information, but he is well-connected and occasionally shares accurate details on Apple's plans.
There'd been some speculation on Twitter and rumor reports about Apple possibly introducing a display with an integrated eGPU. Theory being, it would take some of the graphical processing overhead off MacBooks and/or facilitate a single-cable connection that could drive 5K.Ritchie's statement does not appear to entirely dismiss the possibility of an upgraded Thunderbolt Display at the Worldwide Developers Conference, so it is possible some kind of display-related announcement is still in the works.
While it sounds cool, it can also create expectational debt. So, scratch eGPU off your list for now, but keep your eyes locked to the keynote on Monday, June 13, for lots of other amazingly cool stuff.
As we explained yesterday, Apple could introduce a 5K display alongside Thunderbolt 3 Macs, using both DisplayPort 1.2 streams in the Thunderbolt 3 specification to drive a 5K display using Multi-Stream Transport. Apple used a similar setup internally for the original 5K iMac.
In recent weeks, Thunderbolt Display stock has been dwindling in many Apple retail stores across the United States, in Canada, and in the UK, leading to speculation that a refresh is on the horizon. It is still not clear if the stock shortages are indicative that a new model is coming, but the Thunderbolt Display is long overdue for an update and WWDC would be an ideal time for an unveiling.
Related Roundups: Apple Display 6K, WWDC 2019
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39 months ago
Typical rumour!
Day 1: "Theres a new thing coming very soon!!"
Day 2: "The thing reported earlier isn't coming soon"
Day 5: "New rumours suggest the previously rumoured thing that was supposed to come soon but was later rumoured not to come soon is in fact coming soon!"
Day 7: "A further report states the thing is not coming soon, but is coming later, possibly next year..maybe"
WWDC, nothing announced.
1.1 minute after WWDC: "I CANT BELIEVE APPLE HAVENT RELEASE THE THING!"
Day 1: "Theres a new thing coming very soon!!"
Day 2: "The thing reported earlier isn't coming soon"
Day 5: "New rumours suggest the previously rumoured thing that was supposed to come soon but was later rumoured not to come soon is in fact coming soon!"
Day 7: "A further report states the thing is not coming soon, but is coming later, possibly next year..maybe"
WWDC, nothing announced.
1.1 minute after WWDC: "I CANT BELIEVE APPLE HAVENT RELEASE THE THING!"
39 months ago
Its been YEARS since an apple keynote announced some 'amazingly cool stuff', even a little. Definitely not 'lots'.
39 months ago
Yes, there will be. It's called the iMac 5K, and it's a GPU+CPU+etc attached to a monitor.
Costs less than dell's inferior 5K monitor, too!
Even if you upgrade to a PCI-Ex, or fusion drive, still costs less than the Dell!
Costs less than dell's inferior 5K monitor, too!
Even if you upgrade to a PCI-Ex, or fusion drive, still costs less than the Dell!
39 months ago
All that bickering at yesterday's article forum thread for nothing. Yep. Just another day at Macrumors. :cool:
39 months ago
Worst day of my life. I want a cinema display for over 4 years now but I refuse to pay the current price tag for it's current specs.
:(
Worst day of your life? A rumour about a rumour is rumoured not to be true?
Crumbs, if it's been 4 years, just wait another 2 weeks to see what the confirmed news is.
39 months ago
Worst day of my life. I want a cinema display for over 4 years now but I refuse to pay the current price tag for it's current specs.
:(
:(
39 months ago
Yes, there will be. It's called the iMac 5K, and it's a GPU+CPU+etc attached to a monitor.
Costs less than dell's inferior 5K monitor, too!
Even if you upgrade to a PCI-Ex, or fusion drive, still costs less than the Dell!
You cannot use the iMac 5K as a external display though
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