Many need things that aren't media encoders. The 24 4K streams are impressive, but it's less impressive when you realize it comes from having overly redundant v

Many need things that aren't media encoders. The 24 4K streams are impressive, but it's less impressive when you realize it comes from having overly redundant video encoders from gluing two M2 Maxes together. For raster graphics performance, BVH traversal, ray tracing and machine learning purposes, it's entirely understandable why someone might prefer an older Intel Mac for performance purposes.