Are mini PCs as powerful as Macs?

Modern mini PCs with Intel Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen 8000 match or exceed Mac Mini performance in most benchmarks. However, Apple Silicon's power efficiency means Mac Mini uses less power and produces less heat. For raw multi-threaded performance, high-end mini PCs can match Mac Studio.

Can I run macOS on a PC?

Legally, macOS can only run on Apple hardware. Hackintosh builds exist but violate Apple's EULA, lack software updates, and can break with each macOS release. If you need macOS, buy a Mac. If you want the Mac experience on a PC, consider Linux with a polished desktop environment like GNOME or KDE.

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