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I think we effectively agree with each other and the author. The M1 is better day-to-day processor but not a AMD/Intel killer for (edit: some) compute-heavy workflows...(yet?). Discussion more pertinent for Mac Pro, where current M1 would be worse than last gen Intel for some common workflows on those devices.



The test will be the M1X Apple is apparently pushing for MBP or iMac usage[0].

0: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25225764


An attached Intel processor for certain workflows is not unprecedented.

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I agree if you add the clarifying statement ...not an AMD/Intel killer for __some__ compute-heavy workflows...

It’s clear there are other workflows which some people characterize as “compute-heavy” where the M1 is superior.


Totally fair, edited




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