Linux on the M1 Is Already Beating Apple at Its Own Game

The effort is spearheaded by experienced Linux porter, Hector Martin, and his crowdfundedAsahi Linux project.

For instance, HDMI output only works on the Mac mini.

“The main issue for most Linux desktop users will be the lack of 3D/graphics acceleration right now.

Martin hopes Asahi’s release will encourage the developers of these apps to make them compliant with the M1.

Light Years Ahead

Eckert, too believed these are minor limitations that should iron themselves out soon.

He has customized his Asahi installation to the hilt, and the performance has “blown his mind.”

In a few benchmarks, [Asahi even beats out] macOS on the same hardware!”

shared Larabel,who recently posted his detailed benchmarks.