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> Apple’s net margin is around 25% so that’s around $300 per Mac sold so with your $2 it’s about 2/3% That's a lot. > for which it probably gets access to all
by throwawaylinux 4y ago
> Apple’s net margin is around 25% so that’s around $300 per Mac sold so with your $2 it’s about 2/3%
That's a lot.
> for which it probably gets access to all of Arm’s IP (eg big.LITTLE) as well
That isn't how their licensing works. They license IP and charge royalties for cores. Apple would pay extra to license ARM Ltd cores they use.
- klelatti 4y agoYou obviously think that Arm's ISA and related IP has very little value so not much point in debating further.
- throwawaylinux 4y agoWhat? You're the one who is trying to say Apple is only paying a pittance to ARM for it! You're making no sense.