Apple Thinks 8GB Of Unified RAM On The M3 MacBook Pro is ‘Probably Analogous To 16GB On Other Systems’
Apple’s newest 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models start from $1,599 and offer a measly 8GB of unified RAM that can only be upgraded through the company’s website or proceeding to use soldering techniques to add memory chips, though this alternative comes with a high risk. Regardless, an Apple executive does not seem to believe that the company is being stingy with the 8GB RAM option, as these models are almost equivalent to 16GB RAM present in other systems such as PCs.
In an interview with content creator Lin YilYi that was spotted by MacRumors, Apple’s VP of worldwide product marketing Bob Borchers, has addressed some of the complaints that users were having when it comes to the amount of unified memory Apple incorporates in the latest M3 MacBook Pro models. In a previous review round-up of the latest portable Macs, one of the biggest grievances was that the Cupertino charged a premium and gave just 8GB of memory in return.
“Actually, 8GB on an M3 MacBook Pro is probably analogous to 16GB on other systems. We just happen to be able to use it much more efficiently. And so what I would say is I would have people come in and try what they want to do on their systems, and they will I think see incredible performance. If you look at the raw data and capabilities of these systems, it really is phenomenal. And this is the place where I think people need to see beyond the specs, and actually go and look beyond the capabilities, and listen to trusted people like you who have actually used the systems.”
Upgrading from 8GB to 16GB unified RAM on any one of the latest models is a $200 extra charge, but the same amount can land you an incredible DDR5 memory kit deal on online retailers like Amazon. There are scenarios where having
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