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technology1 month ago•12 min saved

MacBook Neo defies expectations by gaming Windows 11 via Parallels on 8GB RAM

ETA Prime shows Windows 11 ARM running in Parallels Desktop on the 8 GB MacBook Neo (with 5 GB RAM allocated for the VM) delivering surprisingly smooth results for certain Windows-only games. Dirt 3 hits ~75 FPS at 1200p, Portal 2 >100 FPS at Medium, and Skyrim ~60 FPS at 1200p; Marvel Cosmic Invasion hovers around 60 FPS at max, while GTA V isn’t consistently playable, though Crossover can help. This highlights strong virtualization performance on Apple silicon despite RAM constraints and the ARM-native Windows compatibility rather than x86 emulation in this setup.

via Notebookcheck|

#gaming #macbook-neo #parallels-desktop

technology2 months ago•95 min saved

Windows 11 on the MacBook Neo: a doable stunt, but not practical

Tom’s Guide tests running Windows 11 on Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo via Parallels Desktop. Using 4GB of vRAM and 2 CPU cores, Windows runs but feels slow—benchmarked with Geekbench (2770 single, 4090 multi) and a 4K-to-1080p HandBrake test (~23:24), notably slower than macOS. 3DMark tests freeze in the VM, and storage constraints (split 256GB into 128GB per OS) and the need to buy Parallels ($119/year) plus Windows Home license ($139) push total costs toward roughly $857. Given the compromises, it’s not worth the effort for a budget MacBook; a native Windows laptop is a better buy.

via Tom's Guide|

#arm64 #macbook-neo #parallels-desktop

technology2 months ago•20 min saved

Parallels: MacBook Neo can run Windows apps, but with clear limits

Parallels says its Desktop software can run Windows apps on the MacBook Neo’s ARM-based A18 Pro chip, with early tests showing stable performance while the team continues evaluation. However, Neo’s 8GB of RAM and fanless cooling mean sustained Windows workloads will throttle performance, so it’s best for light Windows use. Parallels even recommends 16GB+ RAM Macs for heavier Windows tasks, while the Neo remains a budget option (~$600) for users who dabble with Windows on macOS.

via Engadget|

#arm-architecture #macbook-neo #parallels-desktop

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Parallels Validates Windows VM on MacBook Neo, but 8GB RAM Limits Heavy Use

Parallels Desktop has been tested and shown to install and run Windows virtual machines on Apple’s new MacBook Neo. However, with only 8GB of RAM total, Windows VMs are viable only for light, occasional use; CPU- or GPU-intensive tasks are not recommended. For heavier Windows workloads, consider a MacBook Air with 16GB RAM (M5) or refurbished M4 models with 16GB.

via MacRumors|

#8gb-ram #arm-architecture #macbook-neo