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Is there a performance penalty with virtualization on the M1?


The fastest available ARM device in the consumer Windows ecosystem, the Microsoft Surface Pro X, is significantly slower than a virtualised instance of Windows on a MacBook Air. There is a penalty, but it doesn't matter that much in practice (just reduced battery life).


Usually about 10-25%, I've heard. Depends how often your workflow vmexits.


Based on what I've read about the Mac M1, it's hard to notice.




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