Emulation performance can vary drastically depending on the application. Some programs might run with unnoticeable penalties, while others run dreadfully. It's

Emulation performance can vary drastically depending on the application. Some programs might run with unnoticeable penalties, while others run dreadfully. It's not just about having a suitable CPU though, it also relies on a good software layer. And there are many factors such as whether you're hitting cache or not. Here's how the Windows x86 translator on a Qualcomm Snapdragon compares to Intel CPUs https://www.techspot.com/review/1599-windows-on-arm-performance/page2.html https://www.techspot.com/review/1599-windows-on-arm-performa... From what I've seen online so far, the binary translator from Apple, Rosetta 2, seems to have promising technology. But we won't know until we see the new Apple Silicon based Macbooks.