Your Mac relies on memory to keep the files and apps you’re running open and available. Memory stores data temporarily, providing much faster access to your apps and files than storage.
M-series chips include unified memory, which is more efficient than traditional RAM. This single pool of high-performance memory allows apps to efficiently share data between the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine — so everything you do is fast and fluid. This means you can do more with unified memory than you could with the same amount of traditional RAM.
The amount of memory that’s right for you depends on how you will use your Mac. The more memory you choose, the more apps you can run simultaneously and the better they will perform. Keep in mind that different chips support different memory and storage options.
Great for using everyday productivity apps, browsing online, streaming movies, messaging with friends and family, editing photos and personal video, and playing games. And for multitasking across pro apps, including professional video editing.
Best if you typically work on projects that require large files and content libraries, or if you multitask with memory-intensive pro apps.
Recommended if you typically work on advanced projects that require multitasking with several memory-intensive pro apps, if you work with large, demanding content or data, or if you run multiple virtual machines.
Note: Unified memory is not user accessible. If you think you may need additional memory, it’s a good idea to add it now.