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Mac Mini M2 8GB or 16GB and the Pro version - real-life user experience
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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1936097" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>I know when the Apple Silicon Mac's first came out a few years ago...I watched a bunch of You Tube videos where the reviewer's would stress-test various models...with the main subject of the video's being "<em>Is 8GB of RAM Enough?</em>".</p><p></p><p>At this time 2020/2021...with Intel based Apple computers...16GB of RAM was more & more becoming the recommended amount of RAM to have. Not just due to workloads/computing task becoming more demanding...but also due to the fact that RAM was non-upgradeable...and best to get more than someone thinks they may need.</p><p></p><p>Most of the You Tube reviewers came to the conclusion that Apple Silicon Mac's did a better job with RAM utilization...and that Apple Silicon Mac's (compared to a similarly RAM spec'd Apple Intel based unit)...were more capable.</p><p></p><p>Thus the You Tube reviewers said that 8GB of RAM for an Apple silicon Mac was perfectly fine for most users doing "normal" everyday tasks...they were also good for folks that dabbled with photo & video editing...and fine for folks that may do a little more that just dabble (maybe more moderate photo & video editing).</p><p></p><p>When it came to more "serious" photo & video editing (maybe we're talking enthusiastic amateurs & professional folks that make their living doing photo & video editing)...when put thru their paces with more complex projects...the Apple Silicon Mac's did start to see some lagging, skipping, etc. when pushed with longer more complex video & photo projects. For the more "serious/professional" users...this is where 16GB RAM was recommended.</p><p></p><p>I don't seem to remember anything regarding Memory Pressure being mentioned...but very possible Memory Pressure was outside the green.</p><p></p><p>HTH,</p><p></p><p>Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1936097, member: 56379"] I know when the Apple Silicon Mac's first came out a few years ago...I watched a bunch of You Tube videos where the reviewer's would stress-test various models...with the main subject of the video's being "[I]Is 8GB of RAM Enough?[/I]". At this time 2020/2021...with Intel based Apple computers...16GB of RAM was more & more becoming the recommended amount of RAM to have. Not just due to workloads/computing task becoming more demanding...but also due to the fact that RAM was non-upgradeable...and best to get more than someone thinks they may need. Most of the You Tube reviewers came to the conclusion that Apple Silicon Mac's did a better job with RAM utilization...and that Apple Silicon Mac's (compared to a similarly RAM spec'd Apple Intel based unit)...were more capable. Thus the You Tube reviewers said that 8GB of RAM for an Apple silicon Mac was perfectly fine for most users doing "normal" everyday tasks...they were also good for folks that dabbled with photo & video editing...and fine for folks that may do a little more that just dabble (maybe more moderate photo & video editing). When it came to more "serious" photo & video editing (maybe we're talking enthusiastic amateurs & professional folks that make their living doing photo & video editing)...when put thru their paces with more complex projects...the Apple Silicon Mac's did start to see some lagging, skipping, etc. when pushed with longer more complex video & photo projects. For the more "serious/professional" users...this is where 16GB RAM was recommended. I don't seem to remember anything regarding Memory Pressure being mentioned...but very possible Memory Pressure was outside the green. HTH, Nick [/QUOTE]
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