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Why 2003 changed the high end laptop landscape and set up Apple for domination
Introduction In early 2003, Apple released the PowerBook G4 17″, a machine that seemed almost impossibly advanced for its time. At a time when most laptops were chunky, plastic, and utilitarian, the PowerBook 17″ broke new ground with its sleek aluminum unibody enclosure, ultra-thin profile, and massive screen for a portable computer. It wasn’t just…
Apple M2 Family SoC Overview and Performance Analysis
Apple’s M2 series represents the second generation of Apple Silicon chips, building upon the M1 architecture introduced in 2020. Manufactured using TSMC’s enhanced 5-nanometer process (N5P), M2 chips include roughly 20 billion transistors—approximately 25% more than the M1—while preserving Apple Silicon’s notable power efficiency. Rather than shifting to a smaller manufacturing node, the M2 architecture…
Top 10 – Mac Performance Scatter Plot Price Performance
How to read this chart. The Macs on the furthest left and further at the top represent the best bang for the buck value in the Apple Mac universe as of Spring 2025. As everyone already knows the Mac mini M4 base is an amazing deal (that is until you start having to upgrade the…
Performance & Value Leaderboards
Jump to: Top 10 Scores | Top 10 Bang for Buck | Apple Silicon by Generations | Affordability/Performance ScatterplotNote: All charts on this page: Higher is better (unless noted). All data is dynamically & automatically plotted when database is updated. Performance scores = Normalized Combined Geekbench Score Note:Bang for Buck calculated from when brand…
Mac Studio (M4 Max)
Indeed, the M4 Max Studio has proven to be a formidable machine, challenging the notion that the M3 Ultra is unequivocally Apple’s most powerful offering. While the M3 Ultra excels in certain areas, the M4 Max demonstrates superior performance in others, making it a compelling choice for many users. Furthermore, the M4 Max’s GPU has…
MacBook Pro 16″ (M4 Max)
The Apple MacBook Pro 16″ M4 Max, introduced in 2024, represents a significant leap in performance for Apple’s professional laptop line. It features the powerful M4 Max chip, which boasts up to a 16-core CPU with 12 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, and a 40-core GPU capable of hardware-accelerated ray tracing. This powerhouse laptop…
Compare Macs
PresetsApple’s most powerful Macs (Ultra vs. Max vs. Ultra)Cheapest vs. Medium vs. Expensive Mac Books – M4 Battle (Air 13″ vs. Pro 14″ vs. Pro 16″)M4 Base lineup (Mac mini vs. MBP 14″ vs. Air 15″)Used/Refurbed Mac Bargains (M1 Air 13″ vs. M2 Air “13 vs. M1 Mac mini) Visually compare performance: Check out our Leaderboard…