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AMD vs Apple M4
AMD
183 positive (71%) · 16 mixed (6%) · 57 negative (22%)
Trust + time weighted: +49%
AI summary — not a quote
AMD is currently positioned as a top-tier choice for gaming CPUs, praised for its power efficiency and long-term platform support. However, its GPU division (Radeon) remains a polarizing value-oriented alternative to Nvidia. While users appreciate the lower price points and generous VRAM on Radeon cards, they frequently report trade-offs in software stability, raytracing performance, and upscaling quality (FSR).
Pros
- Excellent platform longevity, with AM5 socket support confirmed through 2028
- High CPU performance-to-price ratio, particularly for gaming-focused builds
- Superior power and thermal efficiency in laptop and mobile configurations
- Generous VRAM allocation on mid-to-high-end GPUs compared to competitors
Cons
- Persistent reports of driver instability, including timeouts and random setting resets
- Subpar software ecosystem compared to Nvidia, specifically regarding FSR quality and streaming codecs
- Lack of CUDA support makes it less ideal for many professional production and AI workloads
- Raytracing performance generally lags behind equivalent Nvidia hardware
Top excerpts
Everyone will just buy AMD and it's only a matter of time before Intel finally Intel finally makes a flagahip on par with amd's next flagship if nvidia decides to release a new desktop GPU after it pops theyre on notice.
If AMD flooded the market with similar 12gb GPUs that were even 75%-80% of the performance of Nvidia gpus for even a 20-25% lower price difference, I bet you the general gamer population on PC would shift just because it’s affordable and available.
If AMD flooded the market with similar 12gb GPUs that were even 75%-80% of the performance of Nvidia gpus for even a 20-25% lower price difference, I bet you the general gamer population on PC would shift just because it’s affordable …
AMD superglues more than enough Vram than any of their cards will ever need/use.
Any modern CPU by either AMD or Intel will handle everything you throw at it just fine. Pick whichever one is cheaper between those two. I guarantee you won't feel a real world difference between them.
Apple M4
42 positive (82%) · 5 mixed (10%) · 4 negative (8%)
Trust + time weighted: +78%
AI summary — not a quote
The Apple M4 chip is highly regarded as a significant performance and efficiency leap, particularly for users upgrading from M1 or Intel-based systems. While enthusiasts praise its improved GPU architecture for gaming and its potential for long-term use, some note that the performance gains over the M2 may feel marginal for basic productivity tasks like web browsing or Excel.
Pros
- Noticeable performance boost over M1 and M2 chips
- Improved GPU architecture provides a better experience for gaming
- High power efficiency compared to earlier generations
- Strong value proposition when found at sale prices (frequently cited around $750-$800)
Cons
- Hardware is not upgradeable, requiring high upfront costs for RAM and storage
- Heavy researchers or video editors can still face memory pressure even with 24GB RAM
- Physical chassis/screen may be sensitive to pressure or certain third-party cases
- Incremental improvements over M2 for non-intensive tasks
Top excerpts
M4 is best if you plan to keep it for 10 years.
M4 for $850 worth it, so I think you can buy it.
M4 in some scenarios is MUCH faster.
Parent context: No. It's faster, more efficient and supports modern technologies like AV1. Reply: No. It's faster, more efficient and supports modern technologies like AV1.
Comes up as $599 for me, but for the $150 I may as well just buy the newest one with the M4