Meet the FaM1ly
Michael Mattioli · IEEE Micro · 2022
Apple has designed a new family of SoCs for use predominantly within its Mac (desktop and laptop) products: M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 Ultra. Its design and architecture are wildly different from its competition, and its overall value and performance have caught the attention of the entire market. They have shown the world that, with full control, they can build secure, efficient, and high-performance systems. While ceding this control to Apple has been met with mild distaste, the benefits are well worth the tradeoffs. Taking a step back, this move is yet another instance of vertical integration which continues to make its rounds throughout the industry.