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> That still doesn’t explain how Apple built an 8-wide CPU with such deep OOO that operates on 10-15 watts. Well, because it doesn't, it's ~25 watts. And also
by kllrnohj 6y ago
> That still doesn’t explain how Apple built an 8-wide CPU with such deep OOO that operates on 10-15 watts.
Well, because it doesn't, it's ~25 watts. And also because it runs at just 3ghz. You'll see similar power numbers from x86 CPUs at 3ghz, too. The M1's multicore performance vs. the 4800U and 4900HS demonstrate this nicely.