Known as ‘binning’, this is when the production of a 10-core chip results in something that isn’t quite up to spec and cannot, therefore, be classed as the chip in question. The first is to enable Apple to maximise the profitability of its production lines by avoiding throwing away the 10-core M1 Pro chips that don’t quite make the grade. There are two reasons the 8-core option exists. Beyond that, it’s 10-cores only, and no choice on the matter if you opt for the 16-inch MacBook Pro. The 14-inch MacBook Pro is the only version of Apple’s new laptop that has an 8-core CPU option. Should you go for the 8-core CPU or the 10-core CPU?ĭoes it even matter? Why is there an 8-core version? I’ve already covered the M1 Pro vs M1 Max shopping conundrum, but I appreciate that if you opt for the former, there’s another question you’ll have on your mind. This time around, it’s made all the more confusing due to the fact there are two versions of Apple’s M1 chip to choose from. Unfortunately, this is where that initial rush of excitement often turns into extended periods of frustration, buyer’s remorse, and complete bewilderment. And, as always, there are several choices to be made when it comes to picking the right spec for you. It’s an exciting time to be a Mac person – particularly if you’d been waiting for the next MacBook Pro redesign to hit the shelves.
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