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Re:Ask HN: Why hasn't x86 caught up with Apple M series? by RossBencina on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @07:05AM (#45024924)
I thought they just acquired P.A. Semi, job done.
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Re:Ask HN: Why hasn't x86 caught up with Apple M series? by lstodd on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @07:47AM (#45025230)
that was a part of it, yes.

but do not forget how focused they (amd/intel, esp in opteron days -- edit) were on the server market.

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Re:Ask HN: Why hasn't x86 caught up with Apple M series? by simonh on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @01:04PM (#45029345)
When they bought PA Semi the company worked on IBM Power architecture chips. It was very much the team Apple was after, not any one particular technology.
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