Apple M1 VP9/AV1 decoding? - MacRumors Forums
WEBNov 19, 2020 · Using the latest beta of Chrome, it doesn't appear to be using the M1 for hardware decode for 4K VP9, or AV1. I imagine Chrome calls VideoToolbox, so it should be architecture independent. Although, YouTube on iOS with an A14 does smoothly decode 4K VP9, so I'm assuming it's Chrome related. Safari does use hardware decoding for 4K …
When will Apple drop macOS support for M1 systems?
WEBMar 13, 2023. #12. Think of it as a curve: 100-90% chance of 5 years of support (so 2025 at the minimum) 90-50% chance of 7 years of support (so 2027) 50% or less of 10 years of support (so 2030) An M1 mac will last you a long time in any case. Jwinnin, golfstud, Tagbert and 2 others.
Apple M1 Chip: Everything You Need to Know - MacRumors Forums
WEBNov 27, 2020 · Battery Life. Even with the incredible speed improvements that the M1 chip brings, it is also more battery-efficient than any other Mac chip Apple has released to date. Battery life in an M1 Mac lasts up to 2x longer than in prior-generation Macs. The Mac with the longest battery life is the 13-inch MacBook Pro, which lasts for up to 20 hours.
Apple Silicon Buyer's Guide: Which Chip Should You Choose?
WEBJul 7, 2023 · M1 Pro, M2 Pro, and M3 Pro: Apple silicon chip with additional high-performance CPU cores. The M1 Pro and M2 Pro feature twice the memory bandwidth of the M2 and M3 chips (200GB/s), while the M3 Pro features 50% more memory bandwidth than the M2 and M3 chips (150GB/s). M1 Max, M2 Max, and M3 Max: Doubles the GPU …
So, how's M1 for streamers? (OBS, Streamlabs OBS etc)
WEBNov 17, 2020 · Now as for OBS for this same reason I see an additional 10% at most frame rate drop during game capture, webcam capture at 1080p 60fps holds solid. This is why I suspect this is do to the Rosetta translation. If you want to see live action of the M1 gaming and streaming on OBS, just take a look at some of my streams.
Other What If Apple Puts The M1 Chip In The iPhone 14 Pro's?
WEBJul 24, 2022 · Given the fact that the M1 is actually based on the A14 core, that would mean a step backwards when it comes to CPU architecture. No, it won't happen. M-series for (higher-end) iPad and Macs, A-series for iPhones and lower end iPads, S-series for watch. 👍. JamesMcFlyJR, snipr125, nordique and 2 others.
Walmart Begins Selling MacBook Air With M1 Chip for $699 in U.S.
WEBMar 15, 2024 · Apple discontinued the MacBook Air with the M1 chip earlier this month, following the launch of new MacBook Air models with its latest-generation M3 chip. Prior to being discontinued, the model was being sold for $999 brand new. Apple continues to sell refurbished MacBook Air models with the M1 chip, with pricing starting at $759.
Speculations on how long M1 will be supported for?
WEB112. Jan 11, 2024. #1. Title. I'm guessing at least bare M1 has full support until 2026-2028. Then of course 2 years of security updates on whatever version it's left on. It's hard to believe M1 is about to turn 4 years old. This is why I don't recommend the M1 macbook air to people who are going to keep the machine for more then 3-4 years ...
Apple Intelligence "can't" run on an iPhone 15 (with an A16 chip) …
WEBJun 10, 2024 · But once again, there's nothing physically preventing Apple from allowing Apple Intelligence on even the iPhone 12! Because that has the A14 chip which has (like the M1 and M1 Pro chips) an 11 TOPS NPU/Neural Engine. The iPhone 12 is just as capable of running Apple Intelligence as an M1 Pro Mac.
M1 vs. M3 iMac Buyer's Guide: 15+ Differences Compared
WEBNov 2, 2023 · 68.25GB/s memory bandwidth. 100GB/s memory bandwidth. 8GB or 16GB unified memory. 8GB, 16GB, or 24GB unified memory. Overall, the 2023 iMac is a very minor upgrade over the 2021 model, with the M3 chip being the most significant change. As a result, it is difficult to recommend upgrading from an M1 model unless you specifically …