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Introducing the next generation of Mac

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Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

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Post by andy_ppp »

struct wrote: post #13

It's interesting that all the chips are branded as the M1 - I wonder if there are any clock, memory or cache differences between the devices?

Yes I'm waiting for the shop to open to find out if they can be configured - I bet not.

EDIT: the store does not let you configure anything but the RAM which is absurdly expensive.

Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

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Post by nicoburns »

struct wrote: post #13

It's interesting that all the chips are branded as the M1 - I wonder if there are any clock, memory or cache differences between the devices?

I'm pretty sure they're all identical chips. No doubt there are clocking differences. But that may be automatic based on thermals and not actually represent a difference in the actual chip.

Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

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Post by skohan »

I'm interested to see the benchmarks vs. comparable AMD systems. Some of the claims, like 2x performance increase on the MBP are impressive, but intel laptops have been absolutely trounced by AMD 4000-series laptops of late.

Also will be interested to see the benchmarks of the integrated GPU vs. discreet GPU performance.

Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

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Post by mensetmanusman »

struct wrote: post #13

It's interesting that all the chips are branded as the M1 - I wonder if there are any clock, memory or cache differences between the devices?

For the Apple TV, they can overclock since it’s plugged into the wall. They may do something similar here.

Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

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Post by DCKing »

This M1 chip is really interesting, but they seem to be hard limited in RAM to 16GB. That will surely limit the interest there is in the initial batch amongst the HN crowd. It makes sense maybe for the MacBook Air, but not that much for the Mac Mini or MacBook Pro 13".

Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

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Post by redm »

What I can't find is how many external monitors can be supported on the M1 chip? I don't see any detailed specs. Al they say about the M1 specs are:

"The Apple M1 chip is the first system on a chip (SoC) for Mac. Packed with an astonishing 16 billion transistors, it integrates the CPU, GPU, I/O, and every other significant component and controller onto a single tiny chip. Designed by Apple, M1 brings incredible performance, custom technologies, and unparalleled power efficiency to the Mac.

With an 8‑core CPU and 8‑core GPU, M1 on MacBook Pro delivers up to 2.8x faster CPU performance¹ and up to 5x faster graphics² than the previous generation."

Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

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Post by dotancohen »

api wrote: post #8
SamuelAdams wrote: post #6

Super interesting how they kept the touchbar on the Macbook Pro keyboard but not on the Air. As a software developer, I'm going to be more likely to buy an Air just due to the keyboard.

Has anyone ever seen anyone use the Touch Bar? Like really use it?

I think that the Photoshop crowd likes it.

Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

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Post by cromka »

wirthjason wrote: post #16

Only up to 16gb of memory on the M1 MacBook Pro?!?! The intel one is configurable to 32gb. Choosing between memory and CPU. So torn, so disappointed. P.S. I’m a developer, like many here. (Edit: specify the M1, not the existing Intel.)

The Intel one takes up to 64 GB – at least that's how much mine has.
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