In a surprising twist within the ongoing Windows versus macOS discourse, AMD has taken the opportunity to highlight its Ryzen capabilities while casting a shadow on Apple’s MacBook Neo. The chip manufacturer recently unveiled marketing materials that not only showcase the strengths of its Ryzen-based laptops but also make a pointed comparison with the cost-effective MacBook Neo. This comparison, however, raises eyebrows as it juxtaposes two fundamentally different ecosystems—much like comparing apples to oranges.
AMD Taunts Apple’s MacBook Neo Over Gaming, Boasting Ryzen Laptops Run 20 of 20 Titles While Mac Manages Only 5
While the MacBook Neo is inherently tied to macOS and cannot operate on a Windows platform, AMD seeks to illustrate the superiority of its Ryzen laptops by emphasizing their gaming capabilities. On its official website, AMD boldly claims, “Everything MacBook Neo leaves out, built in with AMD Ryzen AI processors.” The company asserts that while the MacBook Neo struggles to run 15 out of 20 popular games natively, Ryzen systems can seamlessly handle all of them, granting access to extensive libraries across platforms like Steam, Epic Games, and PC Game Pass.
While 15 of the top 20 PC games do not run on Macbook Neo natively, AMD systems give you access to massive game libraries across Steam, Epic Games Store, and PC Game Pass.
AMD’s marketing further emphasizes “No workarounds required,” a phrase that stands out in bold. The company contrasts an HP Omnibook X flip, powered by the Ryzen 5 220, with the MacBook Neo, highlighting the HP’s “unparalleled compatibility,” superior system memory, touch screen functionality, and enhanced connectivity options. While the HP laptop indeed boasts impressive specifications in certain areas, the assertion that the MacBook Neo is inadequate for gaming seems misplaced, given that it was not designed with gaming as a primary focus.
A more equitable comparison might have involved directly pitting the Ryzen 5 220 against Apple’s A18 Pro chip, which powers the MacBook Neo. Instead, AMD opted to frame the argument around operating systems. In doing so, the company indirectly positions the Ryzen 5 220 as a more capable chip, claiming it is up to 57% better at multitasking and 38% faster in content creation. However, when it comes to gaming, the Radeon 740M integrated into the Ryzen 5 220 may not deliver the performance needed for demanding titles, making the compatibility argument somewhat tenuous unless users are willing to compromise on gaming experience.
About the author: Sarfraz Khan is a hardware reporter with a focus on PC components and the builder community. With years of experience writing about PC hardware and laptops, his work has been featured in several reputable technology publications. Sarfraz’s hands-on experience is demonstrated through his first-person accounts of using and comparing different hardware configurations, providing practical and relatable insights for everyday users. His technical analysis is respected by peers in the enthusiast community and has been cited by specialized hardware sites such as Germany’s Igor’s Lab.
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