AMD Says MacBook Neo Can't Run All Your Games While Ryzen-Based Laptops Can
Wccftech • • technology
Key Points:
- AMD released marketing material highlighting the gaming capabilities of Ryzen-based laptops compared to Apple's MacBook Neo, emphasizing that Ryzen systems can run all 20 tested games natively while MacBook Neo only supports 5.
- The company focused on Windows gaming libraries such as Steam, Epic Games Store, and PC Game Pass to showcase Ryzen’s broader game compatibility, contrasting this with MacBook Neo's limited native game support.
- AMD compared an HP Omnibook X flip with Ryzen 5 220 to the MacBook Neo, citing better compatibility, more memory, touchscreen functionality, and connectivity on the HP device, though this comparison mixes hardware and software differences.
- Critics note that MacBook Neo is not designed for gaming, and AMD’s comparison to Ryzen 5 220’s Radeon 740M integrated GPU is questionable since it is not ideal for high-end gaming, making the gaming superiority claim less relevant.
- AMD also claimed Ryzen 5 220 outperforms Apple’s A18 Pro chip in multitasking and content creation, but the focus on operating system differences rather than direct hardware comparison has drawn skepticism.