Apple's ARM-based M1 SoC debuts on MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac Mini
Apple Inc on Tuesday introduced its first ARM-based
silicon for Mac as it began the process of moving its Mac computers to its own
silicon in a bid to reduce its dependence on American chipmaker Intel. Named the M1
system-on-chip (SoC), the custom-designed Apple Silicon will debut on Macbook
Air, MacBook Pro (13-inch) and Mac Mini computers to will be available in India
starting November 17. The MacBook Air price starts at Rs 92,900 (Rs 83,610 for
education); the 13-inch MacBook Pro starts at Rs 1,22,900 (Rs 1,10,610 for
education); and the Mac Mini starts at Rs 64,900 (Rs 58,410 for education).
Built
on a 5nm process, the Apple Silicon M1 SoC boasts 8-core central processing
unit (CPU), featuring four high-performance cores and four high-efficiency
cores. The SoC features an integrated octa-core graphic processing unit (GPU)
for graphic-related jobs. Featuring 16 billion transistors, the M1 SoC is
touted to deliver industry-leading performance per watts percentage.
Speaking of the MacBook Air, which is among the
first Macs to get the M1 SoC, it now boasts a fan-less design without
compromising on any of the performance metrics. According to Apple, M1 SoC
powered MacBook Air is up to 5 times faster with Speaking of the MacBook
Air, which is among the first Macs to get the M1 SoC, it now boasts a fan-less
design without compromising on any of the performance metrics. According to
Apple, M1 SoC powered MacBook Air is up to 5 times faster with
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