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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Framework is cool, but Apple Silicon is still a pretty enticing concept if you want a silent system! I have an M1 Mac Mini that doesnt make a peep of noise even when its churning out tests and compiling, but my work laptop costs 2x the price, came out the same year, and struggles in the same tasks.

Some of it is Windows and its shite scheduler. Some of it is ARM. One day RISC-V will be at the same level and we won't have to pick :)