Is Apple M1 chip better than Intel Core i5?
In some tests, the M1 shows a slight improvement, but in most tests, the M1 blows the Intel version away. In the multi-core tests, the 13″ M1 MacBook Pro (2020) scored 7710, while the comparable Intel Core i5 13″ MacBook Pro (2020) score only 3836. That’s almost double the performance.
Is i5 or i7 better for MacBook Air?
The very earliest benchmarks for the i7 processor in the new MacBook Air seem to suggest that i5 processor might be the best option. Apple’s i7 is clocked to 1.2GHz and boosts slightly higher again, up to 3.8GHz, but the below results seem to suggest that might not count for much.
What is the processor in the new MacBook Air?
1.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.5GHz, with 6MB L3 cache.
Should you buy the Surface Laptop go or the MacBook Air?
The Surface Laptop Go leverages one of Microsoft’s biggest advantages over Mac, with the 12.4-inch pixel sense display offering 10-point multi-touch. The MacBook Air has no touchscreen, not even the divisive touch bar found on the more expensive MacBook Pro models. If you want touch capability, the Surface Laptop Go is the clear winner.
Is the 16-inch MacBook Pro the most powerful?
But, the company’s most powerful laptop, the 16-inch MacBook Pro, still hasn’t been updated to Apple silicon. But, again, that great hardware comes at a price. Also, you’re limited to just Apple laptops. With Windows and Chromebooks (more on these below), you get an amazing variety of devices at a wide range of prices.
Should you wait for Apple Silicon or Intel Tiger Lake MacBooks?
If Apple decides to drop Intel chips from its MacBook range completely, then the above point of holding fire on buying a new Mac machine stands; it’s definitely worth waiting for Apple Silicon or Intel Tiger Lake-powered MacBooks. The same can be said for WIndow 10 laptops.
Should you buy the Apple MacBook Air for music production?
If you want something a little more lightweight, the MacBook Air now comes complete with the M1 chip, making it a genuinely capable proposition as a music-making laptop for most users. If, on the other hand, you’re not particularly loyal to the Apple brand, you have far more choice.