**Reasons to Wait for Apple Silicon: A Personal Perspective**

As I've been testing and working with the M1, I've come to realize that there are several reasons why someone might want to wait for the next crop of Apple silicon. These reasons may vary from person to person, but here are five compelling arguments that might persuade you to hold off on purchasing an M1-based machine.

**Reason #1: Power and Graphics Performance**

One reason to wait is if you're looking for a more powerful GPU or want to play graphically intensive titles. While the M1's integrated graphics have improved significantly, they still may not be enough for demanding games or applications that require intense graphics processing. Additionally, if you need a machine with a lot of external storage, such as USB drives or SD cards, you might find the M1's USB performance to be lacking. As I've shown in previous videos, the M1's USB speeds are not what they should be, which could lead to slower file transfer rates and other issues.

**Reason #2: Ports**

Another reason to wait is if you need more than two ports on your machine. Currently, there isn't a laptop or small iMac that offers more than two USB-A ports, making it difficult to connect multiple external devices at once. While Apple has been working to improve port options in their recent Mac lineup, it's unclear when these new machines will be released.

**Reason #3: Waiting for New Technology**

Some people might want to wait until the next generation of Apple silicon is available before purchasing a machine based on M1 or M2 chips. This could be due to rumors about future technologies or simply because you don't want to be an early adopter of something new. However, I believe that the M1 has proven itself in most areas and is already a powerful and efficient chip.

**Reason #4: RAM**

Finally, there's the argument that more RAM would improve performance for certain workloads. While it's true that having 16GB or more of RAM can be beneficial for multitasking and running multiple applications at once, I don't think this is necessarily a deal-breaker for most users. The M1 has demonstrated excellent performance with 8GB of RAM, and many users won't notice the difference unless they're running extremely resource-intensive workloads.

**The Verdict**

Ultimately, whether or not to wait for the next crop of Apple silicon depends on your individual needs and preferences. If you don't need a machine that can handle demanding graphics or external storage requirements, the M1 might be more than sufficient. However, if you're someone who requires more ports, faster RAM, or advanced features like USB 3.2 Gen 2, it's worth waiting to see what future Apple silicon offerings bring.

**CPU Performance: The M1 vs. Intel X86**

Let's take a closer look at CPU performance, particularly single-core performance, which is an area where the M1 excels. The top-of-the-range Intel 11th Gen i9 CPUs have made some significant gains in recent months, but the M1 still manages to outperform them in many cases. In fact, the M1's single-threaded performance is so good that it beats even the fastest Intel Macs by a comfortable margin.

**Multi-Threaded Workloads: The M1 Takes the Lead**

While the M1 has made significant strides in multi-threaded workloads, it still trails behind some X86-based systems. However, this gap is narrowing rapidly, and the M1 is now often the fastest laptop or small iMac available for a given price point.

**The Bottom Line: Don't Discount the M1**

One of the most important things to remember when evaluating the M1 is that it's not perfect, but it's also not going anywhere. The vast majority of users will never be able to take full advantage of the M1's performance capabilities, and for many, the current 8GB or 16GB configuration will more than suffice.

So, if you need a computer now, don't discount the M1 on the basis that there will be a faster chip coming along later. The truth is, unless you have a specific workload that requires extremely high performance, you'll likely never notice the difference between the M1 and future Apple silicon offerings.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enso apple releases m1 and everyone is wowed by the performance but almost immediately folks were talking about m1x or m2 and in fact there seems to be quite a number of people waiting for these new chips to drop before they purchase a new apple computer so should you wait do you need more than m1 let's tackle that first question should you wait for upgraded apple silicon before buying a new apple computer i think there are some clear scenarios where it makes sense to hang on let's cover five of those the first one is form factor if you want a 16 inch laptop or a larger imac then there are any options available at the moment with m1 so it's pretty reasonable that you'll need to wait for those form factors to be released the second point is gpu performance the m1s graphics are really impressive but if you've got a gpu dependent workload then you might find that the performance isn't sufficient for example i've shown in previous videos how the m1 doesn't do so well with video editing in davinci resolve with blackmagic raw and that's something that i do regularly the m1 can do it but there are computers with stronger gpus that make more sense for that workload and maybe you like to do some gaming yes some mac users do in fact game and there's a decent selection of games available on platforms like steam now i personally prefer to have a windows gaming machine but not everyone has the luxury of having two computers so if you want one machine to do it all and you want to do some gaming with more graphically intensive titles you might want a more powerful gpu a third reason why you might want to wait is if you're dependent on external usb storage because as i've shown in previous videos the m1's usb performance is not what it should be and link to that is a fourth reason ports if you want a smaller laptop but you need more than two ports there isn't an option available at the moment and finally my fifth reason is if you don't want to be a first generation adopter of apple silicon many people especially professionals prefer to wait for new technology to mature a little but that said i think the m1 has proven itself in most areas now so there's my list of five reasons why you might want to wait for the next crop of apple silicon something i didn't include in that list of course is the argument of having more ram but bear in mind who these current computers are targeted at and i've done a whole bunch of testing with the m116 gigabyte version and it covers the majority of workloads really well i don't think it would improve much with more ram but if you do have a workload that depends on 32 gigs or more then obviously you'd need to wait i also don't necessarily agree with waiting on the basis of some rumored new technology that may or may not materialize in these new models but at the end of the day it's your money and your choice how you spend it just be careful to avoid the paranoia that something better will come along because guess what there's always something better just around the corner i find it better to buy something that meets your needs right now and for the period that you think you'll own the machine and don't worry about other people having something newer and better or something better coming along in the future because there will come a point where it's time for you to upgrade again and at that point you'll get something new and better so let's come back to that second question do you need more than m1 let's start with cpu performance particularly single core performance because the m1 in this respect is fantastic the top of the range intel 11th gen i9 cpus are now a bit quicker but the m1 beats out the majority of x86 cpus and it's faster than any intel mac by a comfortable margin for those single threaded tasks it's genuinely fast and that speed reveals itself in daily usage apps open instantly the system is snappy and i think most m1 users would probably agree that it's the snappiest computer they've ever used for their day-to-day computing tasks but what about multi-threaded workloads well the m1 is no slouch here either offering more performance than the top of the range i9 equipped 16-inch macbook pro now even though we've seen some significant progress from amd and intel in their laptop cpus the m1 still beats the majority of them and it does so using much less power and that means less fan noise and longer battery life considering the cost of a basic macbook air and you can get these at a decent discount from the apple store on amazon links in the description if you want to check that out but there is no other computer offering this level of performance at this price point and the simple truth is that the vast majority of users will never be able to utilize all the performance that the m1 has to offer the 8 gig model is perfect for everyday computing and the 16 gig model would suit a large number of more demanding workflows now yes you can find the limitations of that m1 chip it's not some magical piece of computing wizardry and there are things that x86 chips do better but overall it's got more than enough performance for most people more than enough performance for many of the people who are actually waiting for the m1x or m2 to come along thinking that they need something more and the truth is you probably don't especially if you're buying a laptop or a small imac because the m1 is already faster than anything that came before so if you need a computer now don't discount the m1 on the basis that there will be a faster chip coming later truth is unless you've got a specific workload that needs more performance you very likely would never notice the difference anyway those are my thoughts let me know what you think in the comments section i always love chatting with you guys about these things and i'm very grateful for all of your likes your shares and subscriptions i hope you enjoyed this video i'll see you again soon for some more geekery youso apple releases m1 and everyone is wowed by the performance but almost immediately folks were talking about m1x or m2 and in fact there seems to be quite a number of people waiting for these new chips to drop before they purchase a new apple computer so should you wait do you need more than m1 let's tackle that first question should you wait for upgraded apple silicon before buying a new apple computer i think there are some clear scenarios where it makes sense to hang on let's cover five of those the first one is form factor if you want a 16 inch laptop or a larger imac then there are any options available at the moment with m1 so it's pretty reasonable that you'll need to wait for those form factors to be released the second point is gpu performance the m1s graphics are really impressive but if you've got a gpu dependent workload then you might find that the performance isn't sufficient for example i've shown in previous videos how the m1 doesn't do so well with video editing in davinci resolve with blackmagic raw and that's something that i do regularly the m1 can do it but there are computers with stronger gpus that make more sense for that workload and maybe you like to do some gaming yes some mac users do in fact game and there's a decent selection of games available on platforms like steam now i personally prefer to have a windows gaming machine but not everyone has the luxury of having two computers so if you want one machine to do it all and you want to do some gaming with more graphically intensive titles you might want a more powerful gpu a third reason why you might want to wait is if you're dependent on external usb storage because as i've shown in previous videos the m1's usb performance is not what it should be and link to that is a fourth reason ports if you want a smaller laptop but you need more than two ports there isn't an option available at the moment and finally my fifth reason is if you don't want to be a first generation adopter of apple silicon many people especially professionals prefer to wait for new technology to mature a little but that said i think the m1 has proven itself in most areas now so there's my list of five reasons why you might want to wait for the next crop of apple silicon something i didn't include in that list of course is the argument of having more ram but bear in mind who these current computers are targeted at and i've done a whole bunch of testing with the m116 gigabyte version and it covers the majority of workloads really well i don't think it would improve much with more ram but if you do have a workload that depends on 32 gigs or more then obviously you'd need to wait i also don't necessarily agree with waiting on the basis of some rumored new technology that may or may not materialize in these new models but at the end of the day it's your money and your choice how you spend it just be careful to avoid the paranoia that something better will come along because guess what there's always something better just around the corner i find it better to buy something that meets your needs right now and for the period that you think you'll own the machine and don't worry about other people having something newer and better or something better coming along in the future because there will come a point where it's time for you to upgrade again and at that point you'll get something new and better so let's come back to that second question do you need more than m1 let's start with cpu performance particularly single core performance because the m1 in this respect is fantastic the top of the range intel 11th gen i9 cpus are now a bit quicker but the m1 beats out the majority of x86 cpus and it's faster than any intel mac by a comfortable margin for those single threaded tasks it's genuinely fast and that speed reveals itself in daily usage apps open instantly the system is snappy and i think most m1 users would probably agree that it's the snappiest computer they've ever used for their day-to-day computing tasks but what about multi-threaded workloads well the m1 is no slouch here either offering more performance than the top of the range i9 equipped 16-inch macbook pro now even though we've seen some significant progress from amd and intel in their laptop cpus the m1 still beats the majority of them and it does so using much less power and that means less fan noise and longer battery life considering the cost of a basic macbook air and you can get these at a decent discount from the apple store on amazon links in the description if you want to check that out but there is no other computer offering this level of performance at this price point and the simple truth is that the vast majority of users will never be able to utilize all the performance that the m1 has to offer the 8 gig model is perfect for everyday computing and the 16 gig model would suit a large number of more demanding workflows now yes you can find the limitations of that m1 chip it's not some magical piece of computing wizardry and there are things that x86 chips do better but overall it's got more than enough performance for most people more than enough performance for many of the people who are actually waiting for the m1x or m2 to come along thinking that they need something more and the truth is you probably don't especially if you're buying a laptop or a small imac because the m1 is already faster than anything that came before so if you need a computer now don't discount the m1 on the basis that there will be a faster chip coming later truth is unless you've got a specific workload that needs more performance you very likely would never notice the difference anyway those are my thoughts let me know what you think in the comments section i always love chatting with you guys about these things and i'm very grateful for all of your likes your shares and subscriptions i hope you enjoyed this video i'll see you again soon for some more geekery you\n"