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Re:Ask HN: Why hasn't x86 caught up with Apple M series? by ryao on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @12:16PM (#45028609)
Apple has an architectural license that lets them build their own ARM cores:

https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/business/finance/arm-...

It is very unlikely Apple uses anything from ARM’s core designs, since that would require paying an additional license fee and Apple was able to design superior cores using its architectural license.

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Re:Ask HN: Why hasn't x86 caught up with Apple M series? by abc_lisper on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @03:27PM (#45031094)
Yep, Apple was a significant early investor in ARM. https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/09/05/apple-arm-have-be...
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