Apple M1 and ARM: Deep dive explanations

In this letter, you'll learn how Apple's new silicone transition is changing the industry, similar to what the iPhone did to cellphones.

But how did Apple do it?

Achieving outstanding performance, incredible battery life, and enabling new form factors that were never possible before?

You will learn the answers below.

Enjoy learning!

🧵 Weekly Thread

ARM Procceros from 1985 til now - By Ken Shirriff

A short thread exploring and comparing the first ARM processor from 1985 to the current and latest M1 ARM processor.

It is always intersting to learn about the origins of things as it also gives you a better ground and context that makes is easy to learn and understand.

Ken Shirriff @kenshirriff how it started: how it’s going: 10:53 PM • Nov 12, 2020 32.2K likes • 6.2K retweets

📝 Timestamped Note

Apple’s M1 Processor: The hardware behind the hype

Technical deep dive into the hardware that makes Apple's silicone a game-changer. It is always beneficial to go through the technical side to understand the concepts beyond the hype and marketing terms.

This video is excelent and brilliant in explaing all those different concepts.

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📰 Article of The Week

Apple's M1 Pro, M1 Max SoCs Investigated: New Performance and Efficiency Heights - by Andrei Frumusanu

The professional versions from M1, PRO, and MAX are also quite remarkable as they continue to deliver outstanding performance while also maintaining a level of efficiency that is currently unrivaled.

This article explains in excellent detail these aspects. Further, it sheds light that this silicone transition from Apple will have a far more impacting effect on the industry and beyond Apple itself.

Apple’s M1 Pro, M1 Max SoCs Investigated: New Performance and Efficiency Heights

AnandTech•Andrei Frumusanu

Honorable mention

I'd also like to thank Rene Ritchie in his great work and content he delivers which made this post possible.

Particulary these videos below:

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