Keep Using Your Intel Mac in 2025?

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As Apple continues to transition to Apple Silicon, it's natural to wonder whether it's still worth using an Intel Mac in 2025. While Apple hasn't announced any immediate plans to discontinue support for Intel Macs, there are a few factors to consider. Firstly, software compatibility might become an issue as more developers optimize their apps for Apple Silicon. However, most popular apps already have universal binaries or Rosetta 2 support, ensuring they run smoothly on Intel Macs for now.

Key Takeaways

Check software compatibility: Ensure critical apps have universal binaries or Rosetta 2 support
Evaluate performance needs: If you're satisfied with your Intel Mac's performance, it might still be sufficient
Consider Apple's support lifecycle: Apple typically supports Macs for 5-7 years, so check if your model is still within this window

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hrvstr

3 months ago

Still rocking a Skylake Hackintosh from 2016 that can handle any type of work that I need (motion design, audio production, web dev etc.).

leakycap

3 months ago

I recently paid the Apple Store to replace the battery/top case/keyboard on my 8 year old MBP because the M-series I have can't do a few things Intel-based Macs can.

The M-series are awesome and incredibly fast for web browsing & video work, but I agree that Intel Macs will be useful a long time.

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