What's the point of a desktop Mac these days, like the Mac Mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro, or iMac?

[Guest /u/Tail_sb]

Besides being cheaper than a MacBook, what advantages do desktop Macs even offer?

 

With desktop PCs running Windows or Linux, you get clear benefits like dedicated GPUs, better gaming performance, 3D modeling/rendering capabilities, and upgradability. But desktop Macs don't really excel in those areas. They lack dedicated GPUs, aren't great for gaming, and doesn't let you upgrade anything. Even the M-series chips, which are a big selling point for MacBooks, don't provide much of an advantage in a desktop setup since they're always plugged in.

 

Sure, you can upgrade the Mac Pro a bit, but it starts at $7,000—so it's out of reach for most people. So, what exactly is the appeal of a desktop Mac?

 

& It’s clear that desktop Mac sales are declining, and it's not hard to see why. In my opinion, Apple needs to introduce something revolutionary, like they did with Apple Silicon, but specifically designed for desktop Macs. Imagine an Apple Silicon GPU that could be marketed directly to gamers and 3D animators—this could breathe new life into the desktop Mac lineup.

 

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