Understanding Apple MacBook Chips and How Powerful They Really Are 1.The M2 Chip improves on the M1 with faster CPU and GPU performance, enhanced memory bandwidth, and better energy efficiency for multitasking and creative work. 2. M2 Pro & M2 Max Designed for power users, these chips push performance further with more cores, higher unified memory, and superior graphics—ideal for video editing, 3D rendering, and professional workloads.