Reasons For Apple Turning From Intel To ARM-Made Chipsets

Apple's new chipset illustration (YouTube Apple)

JAKARTA - Apple's decision to leave Intel and switch to using ARM-made processors for Mac devices is considered by many to be correct. In fact, it was revealed by a former Intel engineer himself.

Launching PC Gamer, Apple has long wanted to switch from Intel for Mac devices. At least since Intel released processors with the Skylake architecture, in 2015.

Apple is not satisfied with the performance produced by the chipset made by Intel, even though the Cupertino giant still released MacBook and Macbook Pro devices in 2016. This was revealed by François Piednoël, a former engineer at Intel.

"Quality assurance at Skylake is more than just a problem, it's very bad. This may be a cause for Apple to switch immediately," said Piednoël, Friday, June 26.

Even so, this is only Piednoël's personal view regarding Apple's decision to turn away from Intel. Because Apple must have other reasons to switch platforms from Intel to Apple Silicon made by ARM.

"For me this might be a turning point. This is where the Apple people are always thinking of switching," explains Piednoël.

Apple CEO Tim Cook announces Apple Silicon (YouTube Apple)

Apple itself is already known as a company that is concerned with its gadget ecosystem. The integration between hardware and software makes the company that was developed by Steve Jobs able to provide quality products.

Switching Apple from Intel as a chipset manufacturer for Mac devices will certainly provide significant changes in hardware performance. Apple claims its processor has a lower power consumption and does not heat up easily.

The transition period for Mac devices from Intel to Apple Silicon will take about two years. It is planned that Mac devices using this new chipset will be released at the end of 2020.