On June 22, 2020, a historic day for the Mac, Apple announced it would transition the Mac to its world-class custom silicon – Apple Silicon – from Intel processors in order to deliver industry-leading performance and powerful new technologies.
Apple’s M1 and M2 chips, also known as Apple Silicon, offer several advantages over Intel-powered Macs:
- Performance: Apple’s M1 and M2 chips are based on ARM architecture, which is designed for energy efficiency and high performance. This has allowed Apple to create chips that are both fast and energy-efficient, offering improved performance compared to Intel-powered Macs.
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Integration: Apple’s M1 and M2 chips are integrated into the Mac’s mainboard, which helps to reduce power consumption, increase performance, and improve reliability.
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Compatibility: Apple’s M1 and M2 chips are designed to work seamlessly with the Mac’s operating system, macOS. This has led to improved compatibility and stability, as well as faster and more efficient performance.
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Battery Life: The energy efficiency of Apple’s M1 and M2 chips has a direct impact on battery life, allowing Macs to run longer on a single charge compared to Intel-powered Macs.
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Price: Apple’s M1 and M2 chips are manufactured in-house, which has allowed the company to reduce the cost of its Macs compared to Intel-powered Macs.
MacDailyNews Take: Overall, the use of Apple Silicon in Macs has allowed Apple to offer improved performance, compatibility, battery life, and price compared to Intel-handicapped Macs.
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