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MacBook Air 13″ (M3 base)
The MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024) is a compact and powerful laptop that builds on the success of its predecessor with improved performance, enhanced battery life, and a sleek design. The MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) is perfect for users seeking portability, strong performance, and great battery life at an accessible price point. It balances efficiency with affordability, making it one of the…
MacBook Air 15″ (M3 base)
The MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024) is a lightweight and powerful laptop designed for users seeking a balance of performance, portability, and screen size. The MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) is an excellent choice for students, professionals, and casual users who want a larger display without compromising on portability or performance. Here is a video by MKBHD with…
Apple SoC M4 Base – Deep Dive
With the M4 chip, Apple continues its track record of delivering significant performance and efficiency gains. First launched in the redesigned iPad Pro in May 2024, the M4 now has rolled out across the entire Mac lineup. But not all M4 base chips are the same. Understanding the different configurations Apple offers is crucial for…
Apple M3 versus M4 Battle – Worth the upgrade?
If you have an M3, is it worth upgrading to the new M4? Everyone’s raving about it so let’s take a look if you need to spend your hard earned cash. Geekbench 6 Score Comparison: Apple M3 versus M4 Chips Apple’s M3 and M4 chip families include Base, Pro, and Max variants. Below is a…
The M3 Pro: A Rare Misstep in Apple Silicon’s Performance Arc
TL;DR –The M3 had some solid generational improvements like hardware ray tracing but in terms of multi-core CPU and GPU, the M3 Pro variant’s overall performance is too similar to the previous M2 Pro. Jump down to the “The Bad & Ugly” section. The Apple M3 system-on-chip (SoC) family represents a significant evolution over its…
Mac Studio (M3 Ultra – Binned)
Apple’s recent unveiling of the Mac Studio featuring the M3 Ultra chip took many by surprise, especially given the simultaneous release of the M4 Max variant. The M4 Max Base model, equipped with the M4 Max chip, starts at $1,999 and offers robust performance with a 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, and 36GB of unified memory.…
Apple M5 SoIC: Leaks, Rumors, and Analyst Predictions for the Next Generation of Apple Silicon
TL;DR – Apple’s upcoming M5 SoC, built on TSMC’s enhanced N3P 3nm node and advanced SoIC packaging for high-end variants, should see significant gains in CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine performance along with improved energy efficiency. Expected to debut in late 2025 across Macs and iPads—and underpinning Apple’s AI server infrastructure—the M5 family lays the…
Apple News & Rumors – Late May 2025
WWDC 2025 incoming Apple’s week‑long Worldwide Developers Conference at Apple HQ in Cupertino is set to start on June 9, with a keynote scheduled for 10 a.m. Pacific Time. The company’s official announcements promise “ground‑breaking updates” to every Apple platform, and developer sessions later that week will dive into more than 100 new technical sessions…
MacBook Pro 14″ (M4 Pro)
We just acquired a “base” (24 GB RAM / 512 GB SSD) MacBook M4 Pro 14″ (MSRP $1,999) model from BestBuy during their Memorial Day sale. Along with price matching against Microcenter ($1,699), a BestBuy members-only $75 rebate, “free” AppleCare+ for members, and 2% cash back from the Apple Card, it was a no brainer.…
Apple GPUs – Performance by Generations
Apple’s transition to custom M-series chips has brought significant improvements in integrated GPU performance. This blog post compares GPU performance across Apple Silicon generations—from the original M1 through M1 Pro/Max/Ultra, M2 Pro/Max/Ultra, up to the latest M3 and M4 series—using Geekbench 6 Metal benchmark scores. We use the base M1 as a 100% performance baseline…