It's a weird comparison AMD made, but here we are, back at the Windows vs Mac debate that nobody needed.
AMD Taunts Apple's MacBook Neo Over Gaming, Boasting Ryzen Laptops Run 20 of 20 Titles While Mac Manages Only 5
Windows vs. macOS debate seems never-ending, but it's surprising when it comes from one of the major chip manufacturers. AMD suddenly woke up and posted new marketing material that advertised Ryzen capabilities while taking a jab at the cost-effective MacBook Neo. Instead of directly comparing operating systems, AMD compared its Ryzen-based laptops with a macOS-based device, which is somewhat like comparing apples to oranges due to the differences in both hardware and software ecosystems.
Of course, MacBook Neo won't run on a Windows operating system, but AMD wants to somehow show the superiority of Ryzen-based laptops by boasting about Windows gaming capabilities. On the official website, AMD writes, "Everything MacBook Neo leaves out, built in with AMD Ryzen AI processors". Then it continues to show Ryzen-based systems as a superior platform for gaming. The company writes that out of 20 games, MacBook Neo can't run 15 games natively, while AMD systems can run all of them by giving you access to Steam, Epic, and PC Game Pass libraries.
While 15 of the top 20 PC games do not run on Macbook Neo natively, AMD systems give you access to massive game libraries across Steam, Epic Games Store, and PC Game Pass.
High frame rates. Advanced graphics. Full compatibility.
- AMD, 2026
It continues with "No workarounds required" in bold letters and then compares an HP Omnibook X flip based on Ryzen 5 220 to the Apple MacBook Neo laptop. As per the table, the major selling point for the HP laptop is "unparalleled compatibility", followed by more system memory on the HP notebook, touch screen functionality, and better connectivity ports. While we can't argue that the HP notebook brings better specifications in some areas, the argument that the MacBook Neo isn't good for "gaming" doesn't hold up when it isn't made for gaming.
It would have been fair for AMD to compare the Ryzen 5 220 directly with Apple's A18 Pro chip that runs on the MacBook Neo, but AMD chose the operating system instead. AMD indirectly called the Ryzen 5 220 a faster chip, saying that it's up to 57% better at multitasking and 38% faster in content creation. As far as gaming is concerned, we can all agree that the Radeon 740M on the Ryzen 5 220 is a lackluster iGPU for gaming, which cannot be used for triple-A titles. So, the compatibility argument is not suitable, unless one is able to play the games on Ryzen 5 220 with buttery smooth experience.
News Source: AMD
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