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The MacBook Neo is moonlighting as a Windows gaming machine, and it’s doing it well
The MacBook Neo, powered by Apple's A18 Pro chip, has demonstrated surprising Windows gaming capabilities when run through Parallels Desktop. Despite its budget positioning and 8GB of RAM, it achieved playable frame rates in titles like Dirt 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, though Grand Theft Auto V struggled. This suggests that Apple's more affordable hardware can serve as a viable platform for casual Windows gaming through virtualization.
Parallels Desktop creators say MacBook Neo does indeed have enough muscle to run Windows apps
Parallels has confirmed that its virtualization software, Parallels Desktop, is compatible with the new MacBook Neo. While initial tests show stable performance for running Windows apps, the limited 8GB of RAM and lack of active cooling on the MacBook Neo mean it is not suitable for demanding tasks. Parallels recommends laptops with 16GB of RAM or more for a better experience.