There have long been rumors that Apple is working on an ARM-based Mac. Now information about
According to information, Apple is working on threeARM processors for Mac, code-named "Kalamata." They will be made based on the A14 processor for the iPhone 12, but at the same time much faster. Processors will be made using the 5nm TSMC process.
Apple plans to release at least one Mac withown new processor next year. However, the company is currently developing several processors, code-named Kalamata, which means the company will no longer purchase processors from Intel Corp.
Apple's first processors for Mac will each have 8cores for peak performance - Firestorm. They will be supplemented by 4 energy-saving cores - Icestorm. In the future, the company wants to use even more cores.
Apple also works on processors for Mac2nd generation, which will be made on the basis of processors for the iPhone 2021. This means that the company will update the processors for Mac every year, as for the iPhone.
It will be difficult to refuse Intel supplies,because for this you need to develop your system, equipment and assemble a team. Most Apple employees now work from home, so there may be delays in work.
However, abandoning Intel processors,Apple will become more independent and will be able to develop processors with unique features. ARM processors will also help integrate the codebase of apps for iPad and Mac. Now the company buys processors from Intel, and they do not have a strong development recently