Mac Pro 的命运，终于要尘埃落定了。 根据彭博社 Mark Gurman 最新的报道，苹果已经基本放弃了这条产品线，原计划为它准备的 M4 Ultra 芯片被取消，新款 Mac Pro 也随之搁浅，苹果内部甚 至已经将它视为「低优先级」项目。 过去那台象征着极致专业能力的塔式工作站，正悄悄退出苹果的核心视野。但这不是一次戏剧性转折，而更像是长期权衡后的结果。Mac Pro 自 2019 年更 新形态以来，一直没能在 Apple Silicon 时代找到新的定位，显而易见地正在被体积更小、集成度更高的 Mac Studio 产品线所取代。 但真正值得在意的，其实不是苹果对 Mac Pro 的态度本身，而是它背后透露出的一个更大的行业风向：传统意义上的「工作站」，正在被重新定义。 Mac Pro，图片来源：苹果 尤其当一颗 SoC（系统级芯片）变得足够强、足够全能，传统塔式 PC 的存在理由就开始松动。今年 3 月，发布了搭载 M4 Max 和 M3 Ultra 的最新款 Mac Studio，甚至可以在本地运行超过 6000 亿参数的大模型（DeepSeek R1 的最大参数量为 6710 亿）。 与此同 ...

Core Viewpoint - Nvidia's N1X SoC has been revealed through Geekbench OpenCL testing, showcasing its GPU capabilities for the first time, indicating a shift towards consumer-grade ARM SoCs for laptops and potentially desktops [1][2]. Group 1: N1X Specifications and Performance - The N1X chip features a 20-core CPU architecture with two 10-core clusters based on Nvidia's Grace architecture, and includes 48 streaming multiprocessor (SM) units, totaling 6,144 CUDA cores, matching the specifications of the GeForce RTX 5070 [2]. - The early engineering sample of N1X operates at a frequency of 1.05 GHz, achieving an OpenCL score of 46,361, comparable to the RTX 2050, but limited by power and frequency constraints typical of engineering samples [3]. - Despite its current limitations, the integrated GPU of N1X surpasses all mainstream integrated graphics, including Apple's M3 Max and AMD's 890M, which scored around 37,500 in similar tests [3]. Group 2: Market Positioning and Strategy - Nvidia is adopting a hybrid strategy by pairing Blackwell architecture GPU cores with ARM architecture CPU clusters, aiming to balance AI performance, gaming capabilities, and energy efficiency, similar to AMD's Strix Halo and Apple's M series chips [4]. - The N1X is expected to launch in Q1 2026, potentially coinciding with the next wave of AI-driven Windows laptops, although its official release date remains uncertain [4][8]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - Nvidia's entry into the ARM-based CPU market with the N1X and N1 CPUs could disrupt the current dominance of Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, and Apple in the consumer PC space, promising lighter and more powerful gaming laptops [5][12]. - The N1 series is anticipated to deliver performance comparable to laptops equipped with RTX 4070, while maintaining higher energy efficiency, which could enhance battery life [9][10]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The N1X CPU's performance expectations are high, particularly in ultra-portable laptops, with potential integration of AI technologies for improved energy management [14]. - The first laptops featuring the N1X chip are likely to be gaming-focused, with Dell's Alienware brand expected to lead the way in launching these new devices [12].