Apple M1 Chip: Everything You Need to Know

[EdT]

Hahahaha. Okay. So, just to clarify. You are comparing a FANLESS entry level ultrabook with a Threadripper DESKTOP HIGH-END processor. Okay. Got it. You win the argument.


We should just all ignore the fact that pound-for-pound the M1 Fanless MBA kicks the crap out of anything short of a high-end desktop processor or a pc/laptop that can take advantage of a higher end graphics card. Okay.

One more thing. What's the battery life on that Threadripper beast?

Edited to add: oh and you ignored where I compared it to an i7 from 2018 (I forget the exact generation) and where the 2015 i7 was a top-of-the-line MBP at the time. Both of which had double the RAM. It's okay to be impressed with the M1.

 

[eltoslightfoot]

I plan to wait, but I still don’t really have a direct comparison. Since I don’t need a laptop and I won’t have any battery life concerns the only thing I am concerned with is to get the best performing computer for X amount of money. If a Apple MacBook M1 equals or outperforms a $2000 model from anyone else then that answers my question. But the reviews keep saying that the M1 beats the old Intel versions of the same Mac Air or entry Mac PowerBook computer. I want to know how they stack up against Intel/AMD computers with roughly the same performance including graphics performance, and how much that Intel/AMD computer costs.

I’ve read the M1 reviews and been impressed by the numbers but comparing Apple to Apple doesn’t tell me how Apple to Dell compare.

Well, you quoted my post above where I do that. But again, less than scientifically. Honestly, if you want the best performing number, then an AMD desktop threadripper currently would be the best way to go. If, however, you wait for the next set of Apple Silicon, that may not be the case...

 

[eltoslightfoot]

HA! Literally after I posted this, I went here: Native M1 Photoshop released

 

[EdT]

Well, you quoted my post above where I do that. But again, less than scientifically. Honestly, if you want the best performing number, then an AMD desktop threadripper currently would be the best way to go. If, however, you wait for the next set of Apple Silicon, that may not be the case...

The quote was because I was using my phone and it was an accident. I’m not looking for the cost is no object fastest I’m wondering what an M1 Macbook equivalent would be in any competitors make and model that has roughly the same capability. I figure that the Desktop to Desktop comparison will be close enough to the same ratio that the M1 MacBook to whatever laptop is. Telling me that the Apple was better than a 3 year old I7 doesn’t tell me anything about today’s AMD and Intel. Last year the M1 wasn’t released so should someone evaluate the latest competition computers with the MacBooks available one year ago?

I think we have taken this as far as I want to go. I was after specs and brands and costs and was willing to do the leg work after being given some names. I haven’t owned anything other than iMacs or MacBooks since 2008 and I haven’t paid any attention to Windows based computers. So I was hoping for names of computers with similar capability to an M1. Sorry that offends you for whatever reason.

 

[eltoslightfoot]

The quote was because I was using my phone and it was an accident. I’m not looking for the cost is no object fastest I’m wondering what an M1 Macbook equivalent would be in any competitors make and model that has roughly the same capability. I figure that the Desktop to Desktop comparison will be close enough to the same ratio that the M1 MacBook to whatever laptop is. Telling me that the Apple was better than a 3 year old I7 doesn’t tell me anything about today’s AMD and Intel. Last year the M1 wasn’t released so should someone evaluate the latest competition computers with the MacBooks available one year ago?

I think we have taken this as far as I want to go. I was after specs and brands and costs and was willing to do the leg work after being given some names. I haven’t owned anything other than iMacs or MacBooks since 2008 and I haven’t paid any attention to Windows based computers. So I was hoping for names of computers with similar capability to an M1. Sorry that offends you for whatever reason.

No worries, here, not offended. Just trying to get you the best advice for your issue. Glad you have that. Good luck!

 

[applefan19]

Since it integrates so many components, doesn’t that risk complete system failure when one component fails? This would make it harder to use long term. I had the RAM fail on my 2012 MacBook Pro in 2016, but was able to replace it.

 

[eltoslightfoot]

Since it integrates so many components, doesn’t that risk complete system failure when one component fails? This would make it harder to use long term. I had the RAM fail on my 2012 MacBook Pro in 2016, but was able to replace it.

Uhh, it has been very difficult to replace RAM for years. So, this isn’t really a new problem with the M1s. On the other hand, there are less moving parts (and less thermal issues) so it should be less of an issue.