MacBook Neo’s 8GB RAM outperforms Windows PCs in real-world RAM tests
Tom’s Guide tested the $599 MacBook Neo with 8GB of unified memory against a Windows PC with 128GB RAM, using Chrome with 20 tabs, Apple Music, and Photoshop. The Neo managed total memory of about 7.24 GB versus ~27.1 GB on the Windows machine, with Chrome consuming 1.67 GB on macOS vs 4.76 GB on Windows and similar differences for apps. The article argues that unified memory and macOS RAM compression let the Neo feel lean and responsive despite less RAM, while Windows’ caching can bloat apparent usage. The takeaway: more RAM isn’t always better, though Windows may still win in gaming; the MacBook Neo’s architecture makes 8GB feel much more capable at budget pricing.
