After the success of Apple’s Mac M1s, Samsung is reportedly considering adapting its Exynos SoCs to laptops, in collaboration with AMD.
Late last year, Apple began its transition to ARM with the launch of its very first batch of Macs with an in-house processor, the Apple M1. The success was clearly there, as specialist critics praised these machines, especially since it was only entry-level Macs. Apple’s prowess with its M1 has visibly resonated throughout the industry, as we learn today that Samsung and AMD would collaborate on the design of a very high-end processor for a laptop. This machine could even be launched in the second half of this year, if we believe the information gleaned by ZDNet Korea, and relayed by Engadget.
AMD and Samsung had already formalized their collaboration almost a year ago, and the South Korean firm recalled it when it presented its Exynos 2100 during CES 2021, the overpowering SoC that equips the latest Galaxy S21. However, it was thought then that this collaboration would be limited to SoC for smartphones, but Samsung now seems to have the ambition to adapt its Exynos to computers. This would make sense, since the manufacturer has other arguments for designing exceptional machines, starting with the slew of 90 Hz OLED screens of its design that its subsidiary Samsung Display plans to put into production soon.
If Samsung intends to follow Apple’s path, the only obstacle: Windows. The Cupertino company indeed has the advantage of having control over its operating system, macOS, and has thus been able to make sure to make most applications intended for Mac Intel compatible with its Mac M1, in particular thanks to its Rosetta 2 emulator. Samsung, on the other hand, relies on Microsoft’s solution to run its computers, and we know that Windows ARM has clearly not imposed itself on the sector, needs compatibility with software headlights. The latest version of Windows 10 ARM, which is compatible with applications developed in 64 bits, could nevertheless change the situation by allowing manufacturers like Samsung to take a more serious look at the possibility of switching to ARM.
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