Apple Magazine - USA - Issue 531 (2021-12-31)

(Antfer) #1

It’s true that gamers favor Windows PCs over
Macs when building their new gaming rigs, as
they’re easy to customize and have widespread
support from modern studios, but it doesn’t
mean Apple can’t enter the gaming world. As
the company builds incredible new machines
powered by the M1 Pro and M1 Max, Apple
could inally be a serious gaming contender...


GAMING ON THE MAC


For many years, Apple has relied on third-
party graphics processors on its MacBooks and
iMac models, like the AMD Radeon Pro 5700
XT which is found in the latest 27-inch iMac.
But as the company looks to move away from
third parties and diferentiate itself in the PC
market, Apple has begun the transition away
from third-party chips to its own custom tech,

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