Your Ultimate Guide To Apple Silicon | M1, M2, M3

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If you’ve ever wondered what’s behind Apple’s chip names like M3 Max or A17 Pro, you’re not alone. In this video, I break down the confusion around Apple Silicon and make it easy for you to understand.

I start by exploring the two main types of chips Apple uses – A-series in iPhones and M-series in Macs. Then, I dive into the different M-series chips like M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 Ultra, making sense of their progression. I’ll also cover Apples latest chips including M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max.

Learn the basics of chip generations and classes without getting overwhelmed. Discover why more cores don’t always mean better performance and get practical advice on choosing the right chip for your needs.

I also touch on memory (AKA RAM) and why claims of needing less than intel might not be true. Plus, I keep it focused on the essentials – the CPU and GPU – to help you make sense of Apple’s chip lineup without too much tech jargon.

If you’re curious about Apple’s chips and want to make an informed decision when choosing a device, this video is for you. Tune in for a straightforward guide to Apple Silicon!

0:00 Intro
0:54 Basics
1:16 A-Series
1:48 M-Series
2:06 Chip Generations
2:49 Chip Classes
3:17 Comparing Chips
4:28 How Core Counts Work
6:15 How To Choose Your Chip
7:15 Choosing A CPU
8:04 Choosing A GPU
8:48 Memory/RAM
9:51 Extra Bits
10:23 Outro

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46 Comments

  1. I just want to leave a comment here saying I am your 30th subscriber. I mean this with zero sarcasm when I say this is amazing educational content and I appreciate the hard work in the editing process so thanks man !!!!!! Keep going!!!!!!

  2. each class also supports a different number of external displays, the base class chips all only support 1 external display. idk if other stuff like this that I missed

  3. Great breakdown on how the silicon generations and classes differ! However, I was hoping to see a granular comparison say for example on how a M1 Max compares to an M3, etc. Would be helpful in contextualizing what to get with benchmark scores.

  4. So this was good info but it didnt' help at all understanding what is "better". I was expecting some sort of benchmark between them so i can see for instance if my M1Ultra is against the latest and greatest 😀

  5. Succinct, easy to understand, and the sequential stacking of information was so helpful in learning more about what I am looking for. Thank you!

  6. Hey dawg dont give up, i just now saw this video.

    Its also really straightforward and well edited.

  7. The two videos you have on CPU/GPU and Ram have given me a really good understanding of the options that Apple offer for then MacBook Pro I'm about to purchase. I could not find anywhere else that explains it so well. Even on Apple Community, all I got was a snotty answer to my questions about the different configurations. Thank you and keep these videos coming please!

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  10. I’m glad the apple was able to make their own silicon for there devices so they are able to build the software specifically for those ships which made it very efficient yet very fast. And I love it. Trust me I’ve bought many products fro Apple with these chips 😊

  11. I had a doubt, should i get a pre owned macbook m1 max or a new base m3 air. Almost the same price for both. I do coding and some basec reel edits

  12. i rarely comment esp for tech videos. but you are the only tech channel i subscribed. hope to see more how-to use apple videos.

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  16. This is all very well, but the 256 GB M2 is a lesser device because the storage is a single module whereas the M1 and M3 in 256 GB consist of a pair of 128 GB modules. This means read and write speeds on the 256 GB M2 are near enough to half those of the M1 and M3 versions.

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