Apple to Launch ‘Several’ ARM Macs in 2021: Report

Mar. 27, 2020

As per the report, Kuo believesusing ARM-based chips on Macs would reduce processor costs by 40 to 60 percent. It will also help Apple finetune their product launch cycle as they will no longer have to rely on Intel’s processor roadmap.

Switching to ARM-based processors could result in better power efficiency in Macs since ARM’s architecture mainly focuses on mobile devices. In fact, using Apple’s in-house ARM chips would also give them more control over hardware/software optimization to attain a sweet spot without compromising on performance and power efficiency, as it does with iPhones and iPads.

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