Jetstream 2 best mimics web applications such as spreadsheets, and MotionMark 1.1 measures complex graphic animation techniques. Safari was the fastest browser of all, of course, having been designed by Apple, and it came out on top across all of the tests.Īccording to Ars Technica, the Speedometer test best mimics real life usage and that's where the greatest advantage between the two browser versions was seen. In the Motion Mark 1.1 test, M1 Chrome scored 726.4, while standard Chrome scored 435.7.Īcross all tests, the native M1 version of Chrome performed between 66 and 81 percent better than the version of Chrome running through Rosetta 2. In a Speedometer 2.0 test, M1 Chrome scored 210, while standard Chrome scored 116, and in a Jetstream 2 test, M1 Chrome scored 156.9 and standard Chrome scored 93.1. Let us know how this new version is on your M1 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro or Mac mini.Google earlier this week released a version of Chrome designed specifically for Apple's M1 Macs, and those with a new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or Mac mini will want to download the Apple Silicon specific version of Chrome because it's going to run faster than the x86 version working through Rosetta 2.įollowing the release of the M1 version of Chrome, Ars Technica did a series of benchmarks using Speedometer 2.0, JetStream2, and Motion Mark 1.1, and in all cases, the M1 Chrome was much faster than the x86 version. We can’t wait to test out Chrome for Apple Silicon Macs. “As many of you noticed, we introduced a new Chrome icon for macOS Big Sur today. The team has also been exploring some further macOS-aligned options (some examples here), and we’re interested in hearing what you think about them,” added Elvin this afternoon.Ĭhrome for Mac made with Intel chips has usually been a massive resource hog. When you visit /chrome on your Mac, you’ll be presented with two Chrome choices:Īlso new in today’s Chrome release are new icons:
If you want to use Chrome on new Macs with Apple M1 chips, head to and download the Apple Silicon version we released in M87 today! /11uDaIYUR4 “If you want to use Chrome on new Macs with Apple M1 chips, head to and download the Apple Silicon version we released in M87 today!”, said Elvin, a designer and developer for Google Chrome (via 9to5Google). Google has released a new version of its Chrome web browser for Apple Silicon-powered Macs. The updated release will be coming out on Wednesday, according to Google Chrome product manager, Mark Chang. “Our team has identified a fix and will be making it available soon,” said Craig, Chrome Support Manager. If prompted, select “Mac with Intel chip” when downloading Chrome.
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