M2 chip. The M2 chip is the next generation of Apple silicon, with an 8-core CPU that delivers up to 15 percent faster performance and a 10-core GPU that provides up to 35 percent faster graphics performance.1 With a 40 percent faster Neural Engine to accelerate machine learning tasks and 50 percent more memory bandwidth, M2 brings astonishing performance and new capabilities to iPad Pro. So you can create photorealistic 3D designs, build intricate AR models, and play games with console-quality graphics at high frame rates faster than ever. All while enjoying all-day battery life.