Apple's M7 Ultra could take on Nvidia Blackwell with a staggering 1.5TB of memory

Apple is reportedly developing the M7 Ultra chip, which is designed to handle massive AI workloads with up to 1.5TB of unified memory. Expected by 2028, the chip aims to compete with dedicated AI accelerators like Nvidia's Blackwell in both consumer devices and server infrastructure.
Why it matters
The race for AI-capable hardware is driving significant innovation in semiconductor design, impacting the future of both personal computing and cloud infrastructure.
Apple's next flagship chip may not just be another performance upgrade. Instead, it could be the company's biggest AI leap yet. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman , Apple is developing the M7 Ultra with one clear goal: dramatically boosting AI performance. Expected to arrive in 2028, the processor is reportedly being designed to handle workloads on a scale that brings it closer to dedicated AI accelerators like Nvidia's Blackwell than traditional desktop processors.
The article reports on industry rumors and technical specifications based on credible reporting.
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