very nice, thank you for linking! Seems like the m1 is indeed a beastAndandtech Have a good breakdown of the M1:
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yes it is unified memory but to say there is no need for more RAM for these type of Macs is a wild assumption, not fact. If you really look carefully at Apple's website, the ASi Mac mini and 13" MPB essentially replace the entry-level models in their respective lineups. The higher-end 13" MBP and Mac mini models are still being sold with Intel processors and significantly more RAM. I'm willing to bet that the ASi SoC designed for these higher-end models is not ready, and once it is, these Mac models will be updated, with ASi and increased RAM options.
If iPads and iPhones are usable for 3 to 5 years, WTF won't these ASi Mac laptops be usable within a year?
Yep, plus Intel MBA deliberately designed without a heat pipe to make its performance look worse in comparison with upcoming AS MBA. Unfortunately comparisons of peak load will be meaningless.
In other words, you have absolutely no idea about the specifics of how this computer will perform differently, but you're certain that the [unknown] performance should be criticized.
From my understanding Apple Silicon processors as of right now are single-threaded. That being said 8 real cores will always be faster than 4 hyperthreaded cores.
Dude, I'm gonna respond strong: You don't know what you're talking about. They have different processors. Read the specs. The Air has a 7-core processor and the Pro has an 8-core processor, among many other differences.
Not less ports, it replaced the entry Pro which only had 2 ports.
It was tested against a production 1.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7–based 13-inch MacBook Pro system, all configured with 16GB RAM and 2TB SSD.
Thanks - someone else mentioned this after I posted and I didn't realise that model existed after the 2020 Intel refresh - the ones I seen in store had x4 TB ports... I'd say the same for the Intel version too but I get that this versions essentially replaces that one. Either way, I don't think it's enough IO to warrant the Pro moniker.
They are likely single threaded, probably a good thing in terms of security. But the lack of any technical detail on these chips is downright scammy.
Chill man, people who are complaining about Apple's lack of transparency are right to call them out, this is 2020 and Apple can include actual benchmarks instead of making assertions about performance. I think astute observers can be certain of many things from Apple's presentation and their pathetic metrics, these chips will not outperform top AMD or even Intel processors, they will likely outperform at the same power levels but how much remains to be seen, note they didn't even bother to benchmark against their own previous machines these are replacing.
Yeah well... in today's world that doesn't work because soon all the media outlets, forum members, and youtubers will test that claim. It will damage them PR wise if they exaggerated too much.
