M6 Pro benchmark surfaces despite claims of a short chip generation

A Geekbench 7 result for Apple's M6 Pro chip has appeared online: 18 cores (6+12), 4.78 GHz frequency, 48 GB memory. Single-core score is 4150, multi-core 37,565, higher than M5 Pro (3692 and 33,595). The entry's authenticity is unconfirmed.

• M6 Pro single-core score 4150 vs 3692 for M5 Pro
• Multi-core score 37,565 vs 33,595 for M5 Pro
• 18 cores in two clusters: 6 and 12, 4.78 GHz frequency
• Entry dated September 18, 2026, device Mac18,6