20 sats \ 7 replies \ @shyfire 31 Oct 2023 \ parent \ on: Apple unveils M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max, the most advanced chips for a PC tech
You'd be surprised what 8GB of Unified Memory gives you, it's not regular RAM
Please explain how faster memory makes up for less memory.
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Unified memory is not just faster, its literally on the same die as the CPU, GPU and other accelerators.
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hence shared. 8GB is still 8GB no matter how you slice it. Your Corvette still holds 2 people no matter how fast it goes. Same for Xcode or any other "normal" app, it needs memory. I get it, iMac is just for browsing the web. You're better off with a Chromebook from Walmart for $300...lol
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Fair point as far as value goes. Although unified memory on proprietary architecture has distinct advantages, it's still squeezing the most out of the silicon (lower cost for the manufacturer) but at the loss for the consumer in that none of it is upgradable.
I heard apple had finally decided that it is right for consumers to have their own right to repair. They need to do that seriously if they want to keep some remaining market share. Value for the consumer not just for the producer.
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Being closer just means faster.
Being shared just means there being less available in total.
None of which makes up for not having enough memory.
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What're you talking about? Just download more RAM if you need it?
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You are absolutely correct. (this one takes the cake) ....!
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