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Customers considering the new Macs might want to compare speeds to new Intel-based machines, not just previous-generation models. Intel didn't comment specifically on Apple's claims but pointed to its new 11th-generation Core Tiger Lake laptop processors as evidence it's still competitive: "Intel is focused on delivering the most advanced PC experiences.We believe Intel-powered PCs-like those based on 11th Gen Intel Core mobile processors provide global customers the best experience in the areas they value most, as well as the most open platform for developers, both today and into the future."Īpple didn't detail the testing behind its performance claims, but it uses a combination of real-world software and synthetic benchmarks to test speed. That should be helpful during video editing or other tasks that require sustained high performance.

The MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac Mini use the same M1 processor, but the cooling fan in the MacBook Pro and Mac Mini will let the M1 run at top speed for longer. Faster sustained performance on the MacBook Pro The memory chips, while separate from the brains of the operation, are housed within the same chip package alongside processor for better speed.

Apple links these modules with a unified memory architecture, which means the computer doesn't have to waste time copying data internally as it switches processing approaches. With either System Information or coconutBattery, you can quickly see how much capacity it’s lost and whether it needs to be replaced.Like the iPhone and iPad chips, the M1 also has dedicated circuitry for graphics and artificial intelligence processing. If you’ve got an older MacBook, the battery almost certainly holds less charge now than it did when it was new. Losing 15% capacity over almost three years isn’t too bad at all. When it was new, it had a capacity of 8755 mAh. When you run the app, you’ll see something like the screenshot below.Īs well as the cycle count, this app shows us that the battery now has a Full Charge Capacity of 7098 mAh.

If you want a little bit more info that’s easier to understand, download the free app coconutBattery. For example, it tells you your battery’s current maximum capacity but not it’s original capacity. System Information has most of the data you need to assess your battery’s health, but it’s not very well laid out and could provide a bit more information. If there is a problem with your battery, the “Condition” entry (which shows Normal in our example) will display something like “Service Battery.” Get a Bit More Information with coconutBattery The battery doesn’t need to be replaced yet, but it probably will need to be done later this year. The MacBook in our example has a cycle count of 695.