At the end of 2020, Apple introduced the latest MacBook models with their own new chip: the M1.
Apple has been producing its own chips for years, such as the A14 that powers your iPhone . Now that the M1 is also making its entrance, the transition to Apple Silicon chips in all Apple devices has begun. What the M1 chip entails and why you probably want it, we will explain to you briefly and concisely!
All in one
The M1 is a SoC: System on a Chip. This means that all calculations required to make a device work are performed by a single chip. More is needed than just a processor.
Previously, MacBooks and iMacs had an Intel chip that had to work together with all sorts of other components, such as the working memory. So everything is together on the M1 chip and that makes the latest MacBooks and iMacs:
1. Faster , because: seamless cooperation between software (macOS ) and hardware (M1 chip), because they are both produced by Apple. It is the fastest processor to date. According to Apple, this is even 3.5 times faster than previous MacBooks with a chip from Intel.
2. Thinner , because: all important components on a small chip. A smaller chip also means a smaller cooling system, because less heat is produced. This allows the new iMacs and MacBooks to be even thinner and lighter than before.
3. More energy efficient , because: designed to deliver maximum speed with the least amount of energy. Half of the chip is responsible for speed and the other half is responsible for efficiency. These functions alternate, which is why a MacBook with the M1 chip lasts for over 15 hours.
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