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    28 days ago

    It’s beyond my mind that x86(-64) survived to this day. It’s so inefficient

    Edit: to clarify: I know nearly nothing about processors, so maybe the architecture isn’t really that inefficient. All I know is that after Apple switched to its own ARM-based chips, the programs could run faster using the same or less energy. Even with the compatibility later