M2 iPads Lack AV1 Hardware Decoding, Software Implementation Debated
Discussions on MacRumors forums question the lack of native hardware support for the AV1 codec on Apple M2 chips. The conversation explores the feasibility of implementing AV1 support via software on iPad and Mac devices, considering the M2's 8-core configuration.
Key Takeaways
- No official mention or confirmation of AV1 hardware support on Apple's M2 chips.
- The M2's 8-core configuration is being discussed as potentially sufficient for software AV1 decoding, similar to past Apple software codec support.
- The absence of dedicated AV1 hardware on M2 devices remains a point of user inquiry.
Why It Matters
The lack of M2 AV1 hardware decoding could impact content providers targeting Apple's ecosystem, potentially requiring more bandwidth for AV1-encoded streams or increasing client-side processing for software decoding. For streaming services, this could affect encoding strategies and device compatibility matrices for the increasingly popular AV1 codec. Businesses should monitor if Apple provides official clarification or if third-party benchmarks demonstrate effective software AV1 performance on M2 devices to inform future content delivery decisions for their user base.
Read full article at forums.macrumors.com
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