One major part of the M1's CPU and GPU performance is the memory bandwidth available from the on-die RAM (3x faster than a 16" MBP). They must know the new model will need to be user-upgradeable They'll be doing very well if the M2 even matches the lowest-end RTX 2060 Mobile. That is very impressive from an integrated GPU, and a massive boost from previous Intel integrated GPUs, but there are limits. The current M1 GPU performance is about on par with a low-end GTX 1050 which uses 40-50W. I fully expect to see ARM-based GPUs at least matching the performance of RTX 3000's if not beating them The M1 is starting from a good position with it's current power and thermals but it remains to be seen how far it will scale.
If it was then Intel and AMD wouldn't have been stuck at 4-5GHz for the last decade or so. The M1 is undoubtedly an exciting advance but some of the hype is just way over the top.įor a start, scaling a CPU to higher clocks and power isn't a simple matter. Once a precedent is set for user-expandable ARM-based systems, x86's days are numbered.
#DESKTOP DESTROYER REVOLUTION PRO#
Apple will of course eventually be transitioning the Mac Pro to ARM (probably the very last model to switch), and with the disaster of the trashcan Mac Pro still fresh in their minds, they must know the new model will need to be user-upgradeable. In fact, this is likely the start of a major shift in the PC market to ARM as well. When the 16" Pro, iMac, and more get the new architecture probably next year, I fully expect to see ARM-based GPUs at least matching the performance of RTX 3000's if not beating them. But wait until we see what Apple considers a high-power ARM chip.
Apple made the right decision by transitioning its lowest-price models first due to the potential compatibility issues (Although Rosetta 2 is amazing, the inability to run x86 Windows remains a problem for a lot of us gamers.) Apple's goal with the M1 is to set a new standard, outperforming all previous Intel Mac Mini's, Macbook Airs, and even some older i7 Macbook Pros with a faction of the power usage and heat output.ĭoes the integrated GPU outperform modern gaming PC's? Not at all. Remember, the M1 is just the first iteration of this architecture, and it's not meant to be a high-powered chip.
#DESKTOP DESTROYER REVOLUTION UPGRADE#
But no, the M1 is not an upgrade from your $4000 tricked-out 16" Macbook Pro, iMac Pro, etc. If you have an Intel Macbook Air or a 13" Pro, the M1 is a huge upgrade. There seems to be a lot of confusion on this.
0 kommentar(er)
