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Apple M5 Chip Shows Record-Breaking Single-Core Performance in Leaked Benchmark

Apple’s newly announced M5 chip has reportedly achieved what may be the highest single-core performance score ever recorded in Geekbench 6 testing. The leaked benchmark shows significant performance gains over previous M-series chips and competing processors from AMD and Intel.

Record-Breaking Single-Core Performance

Apple’s recently unveiled M5 chip is demonstrating what sources indicate could be record-breaking performance capabilities, according to a leaked benchmark result from the new 14-inch MacBook Pro. The single-core score of 4,263 points in Geekbench 6 testing reportedly represents what may be the highest single-core performance ever submitted to the benchmark database from either Mac or PC platforms.

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Windows 11 Hardware Restrictions Leave Older Computers Vulnerable to Security Risks

Windows 11’s stringent hardware requirements are preventing many older computers from receiving official support and security updates. Systems with Intel 7th-generation processors and earlier, along with first-generation AMD Ryzen chips, face compatibility limitations. Experts warn this could create significant security vulnerabilities for users of unsupported hardware.

Windows 11 Compatibility Requirements Create Hardware Challenges

With Windows 10 reaching its end of life, computer buyers face new challenges when selecting systems that can properly run the latest Microsoft operating system. According to reports, Windows 11 introduces significantly stricter hardware requirements than previous versions, leaving many older computers unable to receive official support and security updates.