As Apple showed off the Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max processors at the latest Unleashed event, it now seems that the company is pushing the development of Apple Silicon to new heights. In fact, Apple called their new MacBook Pro laptops “beasts” in advertisements, perhaps emphasizing how powerful they are.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tobL8U7dQoAside from flashy advertisements, it’s important to note that Apple’s computer chips are usually the most energy-efficient, and the original M1 processor is efficient enough to passively dissipate heat on the 2020 MacBook Air. However, since the M1 Max is the most powerful chip developed by Apple, it seems that Apple is preparing to add a “High Power Mode” to the upcoming MacOS Monterey update.
“MacRumors” special contributor Steve Moser said that they found a high-power performance mode in the recent MacOS Monterey beta. He pointed out that switching to high-power performance mode will optimize performance to better support resource-intensive tasks, which may result in louder fan noise.
Found more information on the high power power mode in the macOS RC: “Your Mac will optimize performance to better support resource-intensive tasks. This may result in louder fan noise.” https://t.co/4q3zlbyLnf pic.twitter.com/0mKVekGa0M
— Steve Moser (@SteveMoser) October 19, 2021
For many Windows users, they are quite familiar with this feature, because they can change the PC’s power system very early. This is also similar to the fan curve of many desktop gaming computers and gaming laptops, increasing the fan speed to offset the heat generated by the CPU and GPU. When you consider that the M1 Max is clearly 4 times more powerful than the original M1, it may be a wise move to allow users to better dissipate heat and release more performance.
However, it seems that Apple has decided that only the 16-inch MacBook Pro equipped with M1 Max needs additional cooling function; we are not sure whether the 14-inch MacBook Pro equipped with M1 Max will also have a high-power performance mode; although any M1 Pro or M1 laptops have been updated to MacOS Monterey, but they may not have a high-power performance mode; the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Max processor starts at RM13,199.
MacOS Monterey will be released later this month. So far, the official website of Apple Malaysia has pointed out that you must check the supply of new MacBook Pro laptops at a later date. At the same time, if you can’t wait to try Apple’s latest and best laptops, you can read “MacBook Pro M1 Pro and M1 Max: 10 Things You Need to Know” first.
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