Macs have always been inferior to Windows when it comes to gaming, but that could change
Even though I am an absolute Apple Mac fanIt must be recognized that the Windows computers have always been superior when it comes to video game compatibility.being one of the most popular platforms. However, we are seeing a small turning point with the arrival of ARM chips.
A few years ago, Apple launched the M1 chip, leaving Intel chips behind. This represents a significant change, since they are processors of different architecturesThe change at Apple has been very positive, offering very powerful, low-power chips, supported by very good software tools that allow 99% of the applications already available to run.
This change starts now on Windows with the arrival of Qualcomm’s first ARM chips, but not everything is good news. If the change of chips in Apple’s Macs has boosted video games, under Windows, it seems that the opposite is happening. And this could represent a change of trend in the future.
Windows ARM users complain: Most popular games don’t work on ARM PCs
As stated The Wall Street JournalWindows computers powered by Qualcomm’s ARM chips are incompatible with many popular games available for Microsoft’s operating system. The report says the problem is “widespread” and affects titles like League of Legends and Fortnite. This made many users unhappy.
As with macOS with Rosetta, the ARM version of Windows also has technology that it translates ARM x86 softwareso that users can run applications and games that have not yet been updated to run natively on the new architecture. However, it seems that this technology, in addition to offering quite reduced performance, has also been causing errors and crashespreventing most games from being played.
Apple now has the advantage
Apple does not have these problems under macOS. Little by little, The company has developed more powerful toolsable to translate Windows games to be compatible with M-series chips. So we’re facing a real opportunity to turn this situation around.
Apple has shown that Apple Silicon chips are fully capable of running AAA titlesworking with major studios to bring games like Resident Evil and Assassin’s Creed to Mac. Plus, since iPhones and iPads use the same architecture, these games can also be compatible with Apple mobile devices without much effort.
Apple is betting big on video games and its Macs now have an advantage
Although Windows computers with ARM chips are new to the market and are in the minority, Apple clearly has an advantage. These types of chips are perfect for laptops because they consume less power, and now MacBooks are also better than them for gaming. Let’s hope Apple continues to bet on this market, it’s an opportunity not to be missed.
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