Steam Survey Drops a Surprising Mac Mystery
On November 22, Steam rolled out a survey that, for what feels like a glitch in the matrix, started talking about Mac models that haven’t hit the market yet. Imagine scrolling through a tech checklist only to find the name of a brand‑new iMac in the list—strange, right?
What the Survey Actually Asked
Steam’s survey is casual but detailed. It asks users for the usual suspects: memory, CPU type, computer model, and whatever other tech trivia people are happy to share. That random line about Mac identifiers pops up when the questionnaire hits the Mac section.
Unreleased Mac Codes Unearthed
- Mac15,4 – A codename that’s never seen the light of day.
- Mac14,6 – Another mysterious machine that appears out of nowhere.
Known Mac Models Also Mentioned
- M2 MacBook Air – The lightweight power‑house that’s already causing envy.
- 13‑inch M2 MacBook Pro – Because who doesn’t love a smaller yet mighty Pro?
- Mac Studio – Apple’s desktop‑sized beast that leaves fans buzzing.
So, behind the surface of a casual Steam app survey, there’s a tiny window into Apple’s future lineup—or at least a sneak peek that sparked a lot of curiosity and speculation. Whether it’s a glitch, a playful marketing ploy, or an accidental leak, it’s left many tech fans scratching their heads and wondering, “What’s next?”
What the Numbers Really Mean for Future Mac‑Book Pros
We’ve pointed out that the processor codes Mac15,4 and Mac14,6 show up at 0 % usage in our latest data. That tells us those chips aren’t in the hands of everyday users yet. They’re likely on test rigs—maybe even on the gaming platform—trying out the next‑gen CPUs that haven’t hit the market.
Why Mac14,6 Keeps Rising in Your Geekbench
The same Mac14,6 identifier pops up in Geekbench scores for the M2 Max chip. The buzz is that Apple intends to bring this powerhouse to the upcoming 14‑ and 16‑inch MacBook Pros. Those devices were slated for a fall release this year, but the launch has slipped into 2023.
Key Takeaways
- 0 % usage → still under testing, not yet consumer‑ready.
- Geekbench shows Mac14,6 is probably the engine behind the next MacBook Pro models.
- Launch date pushed: now expected in 2023, not this fall.
So, while you’re still waiting for the new MacBook Pros, keep the engineers’ heads in the cloud. They’re busy ensuring that when Mac14,6 hits the shelves it will be ready to tackle gaming, video editing, and everything else that makes you say, “Wow!”
