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iPad Pro With 1TB+ Storage Has 16GB RAM, Other Models Have 8GB

Apple's new iPad Pro models have different amounts of RAM based on storage capacity, with the higher-tier models offering double the memory.

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The 256GB and 512GB ‌iPad Pro‌ models are equipped with 8GB RAM, while the 1TB and 2TB models have 16GB RAM. Both models offer 120GB/s memory bandwidth.

The M4 chips in the different storage tiers also vary, with the 256/512GB models offering a 9-core CPU and the 1TB/2TB models equipped with a 10-core CPU. Both models have 10-core GPUs and a 16-core Neural Engine.

Pricing starts at $999 for the 11-inch model and $1,299 for the 13-inch model, but the 1TB variants cost $1,599 in the 11-inch size and $1,899 in the 13-inch size.

Apple's new ‌iPad Pro‌ models are available to order starting today, and will deliver to customers next week.

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Milennia Avatar
31 months ago
As a 2018 12.9 inch owner since day 1, I feel super priced out of this higher tier, i’m pretty firmly in the 256gb group as I haven’t even filled my current ipad onboard up yet lmao.

The temptation to upsell me is almost completely gone as it’s nearly $600 more, we’re in macbook pro territory. I don’t think i’ll feel the ram hit or the CPU hit here, but it sucks getting a “lesser” product for nearly $1500 even.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
31 months ago
Between this and only being able to get nano textured glass on the higher capacity models, this is a big pass for me.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
MrGimper Avatar
31 months ago
Looking forward to the AI things they don’t do with this 16 core neural engine that they also haven’t done with the 16 core neural engine in my M1
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
sw1tcher Avatar
31 months ago

The M4 chips in the different storage tiers also vary, with the 256/512GB models offering a 9-core CPU and the 1TB/2TB models equipped with a 10-core CPU. Both models have 10-core GPUs and a 16-core Neural Engine.
Apple might as well have an iPad Pro and an iPad Pro Max if they're going to have these differences between them.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
31 months ago
Apple don't want its customers to know or care about RAM. Apple just wants you to use it and not know or care about the specs… except where it can sell in marketing.

Until they improve iPad OS… and make a version thats more Pro for iPad Pro… this doesn't really make much difference except for a very small minority of users.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
31 months ago

Makes sense. 8 GB will be fine for most people with modest needs.

Those who actually NEED more RAM and storage will order an iPad Pro with more RAM and storage. Choice is a good thing.
So you’re telling me that you’re fine with the idea Apple selling a Pro device with only 8GB Ram? Thanks to people like you Apple is offering M3 MacBook “Pro” with 8GB RAM :)
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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