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M5 Max: Chiplets, Thermals, and Performance per Watt


Here's the conclusion up front: M5 Max is the most impressive piece of silicon I've used in a laptop. It's more efficient and more performant, theoretically cheaper and more sustainable to manufacture with less waste, an AI powerhouse, and still runs in a laptop that lasts all day. I can't think of an SoC or

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