Yes! Mac computers are faster than Windows. That doesn’t mean Windows OS based computers are slow to use. They are also efficient. But Apple, being one of the old and trusted brands have some plus point to the performance and efficiency of their products.
Genuinely speaking, not much but still a little faster and safer are Apple notebooks and PCs. The reasons are many to approve the statement. I have listed down some points, after getting through which you would probably believe that Mac computers are really up to some extent.
Hardware
The main reason behind the Mac computers being faster than a Windows computer is the hardware parts used. Everyone knows that Apple is limited to some brands in the case of Hardware support also, they don’t use hardware of even some good brands over there in the market except Intel and Nvidia.
However, if we talk about laptops or self-build PCs, we get hardware of different brands. No doubt, they are efficient and powerful but still not match the quality of Apple’s ideas.
Apple’s Hardware Vs Windows Computers Hardware
| Parts | Macbook | Windows Laptop and Computers |
|---|---|---|
Motherboards | Apple MacBook Logic Board (Made by Apple) | Asus, Dell, Gigabyte Technology, ASRock, MSI, Intel, Acer, Biostar, XFX, Zotac |
| Soundcard | In-built (Made by Apple) | Most of the laptops have inbuilt soundcards while other uses from external sources and brands such as: Asus XonarCreative Sound Blaster AudigyAudioengine |
| CPU | Intel | Intel. AMD |
| GPU | Intel, Nvidia | Intel, Nvidia, AMD Vega |
| SDD | In-built (Made by Apple) | Kingston, Samsung, Intel Optane, Toshiba, HP |
The highlights mentioned above clearly states that Apple relies on limited brands for their hardware. Apple’s most of the needs are satisfied by its own engineers so they avoid getting hardware from other sources. Their main dealers are Intel and Nvidia, both of them top-notch, quality delivering, long-lasting, hardware brands.
However, if we look at Windows laptops and computer hardware, different brands manufacture their own. Brands like Asus, Dell, MSI, and Microsoft clearly have better hardware than of others. Also, if you are self-building a PC on a budget, you will be applying hardware from brands like Gigabyte, ASRock and Zotac, etc.
Software
Another reason for Mac computers being faster than a Windows computer is the software support and packages. Apple restricts us to download and install software from an unknown source. They cover all the required software for daily and business use in their own Apple store so that you don’t need to download and install it from open-source, maintaining the top-class security for which Apple is Known.
The idea brings limitations to packages and libraries, thus accelerating the user-interface and the run-time.
Not that Apple lacks anything but it packs every possible utility software such as image editor, notepad, sticky notes, and media players, etc. Also, the professional software like Microsoft Office, Code editors from JetBrains, Editor, and designing software from Adobe and Affinity, Architecture Software from Autodesk, Apple don’t miss it anyway.
However, if we talk about Windows OS, it allows downloading millions and trillions of software and games from the unknown source and untrusted websites. Seriously, No restrictions!
Also, you might not notice that a Windows laptop or computer gets slow over time rather at the use of brand new.
Hardware and Software integration
Being the manufacturer of both Hardware and Software by their own engineering ideas, Apple proves the best hardware and software integrations. however, Intel and Nvidia particularly help them a lot in the case of CPU and GPU drivers. But rest everything is made by Apple itself.
Another thing is that the local utility-based software in Mac OS is well integrated with Hardware, the reason being stands on the pillar of C, Objective C, C++, and Swift programming languages. C is the oldest and the fastest programming language yet known. So of course, the software built on it will be fast and efficient.
Talking about Windows Computers, at first, their hardware comes from different manufacturers. Although the makers like Dell and Asus manufactures powerful and efficient hardware Apple has slightly more quality being the manufacturer of parts for more than 40 years.
Another thing is the Windows software are mostly open source and is built on several programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, and PHP, etc. Now, if we note down, Java and python compilers are slower than C compiler. Thus, have a little less effective hardware and software integration.
Macintosh is a highly refined Operating System
If you are wondering whether Windows is slower or faster than Mac OS. Let me tell you the truth. If we take the respective OS in particular, they can’t be differentiated in terms of speed and efficiency.
Truly, no one can compare if these particular operating systems are subjected. The thing which makes a Mac or Windows slower or faster is nothing but quality and compatibility of hardware and software. So, there is no influence of OS on the efficiency of a machine.
Note: Both operating systems are written in equally efficient C language.
They have an impeccable User-Interface
UI can be a major reason for any stutter or lack of fluency. Windows as well as Mac, both have quite efficient UI’s but Apple is very slightly on the higher side in the terms of fluency. The reason can be very minimal customization offered in Mac OS, while Windows has some major and good-looking customizations. Also, it supports themes and skins from other sources.
Note: Theme and Skins from other sources like Rainmeter in the case of Windows are highly risky. It may decrease the speed and efficiency of Hardware eventually slowing down your PC.
Apple is known for its regular security updates
Again!
Just leave the Linux aside, Apple’s Security is incomparable.
Apple is known for its security and ability to be maintain proper security updates. The Apple books are faster, up to some extent maybe because of this reason. In the case of Windows, they somewhere lack in providing periodic security updates. Also, it has been seen that Window’s updates sometimes brings about stutters and sudden shutdown. Other updates have also been spoken ill by users. There are many complaints about the slowing down of the system and the blue screen error, etc.
Conclusion
Consuming the fact for Windows users that Mac is a little bit faster can worry some. Hey! Don’t worry if you have purchased a Windows computer. They are the best in their segment. A little faster and more efficient PC for more than $100, in addition, is not a good idea. However, “lovers of Apple” go with it.