How much RAM does your PC really need in 2026? A Windows and Mac expert's verdict

ZDNET's key takeaways RAM allows computers run fast and optimally.16GB is now the standard for PCs and laptops.Heavy users may need more RAM. Know when to upgrade. I used to struggle when shopping for ...
PC Gamer

Apple VP says 8GB RAM on a MacBook Pro analogous to 16GB RAM on a PC: 'We just happen to be able to use it much more efficiently'

Apple's latest MacBook Pro announcement has not gone down well with die-hard fans, as the base model makes do with a measly 8GB of RAM. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...
MacRumors

8GB RAM in M3 MacBook Pro Proves the Bottleneck in Real-World Tests

Apple's new MacBook Pro models are powered by cutting-edge M3 Apple silicon, but the base configuration 14-inch model starting at $1,599 comes with just 8GB of working memory. In 2012, Apple launched ...
Macworld

Apple’s MacBook Pro memory problem is worse than ever

It should probably not be a controversial opinion that, in late 2023 (and surely through most of 2024), one should not sell a pricey “Pro” computer with only 8GB of RAM. And yet here we are. The least ...
BGR

Is 8GB Of RAM Really Enough? Watch This M3 MacBook Pro Comparison And Decide

The $1,599 M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch is Apple's cheapest MacBook Pro option, featuring a base configuration that includes 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. That's probably enough for people who are ...
BGR

MacBook Air Got Bumped To 16GB Of RAM - Now The Upcoming M4 Model Will Be Unbeatable

Apple just announced the hotly anticipated new M4 MacBook Pro lineup, the last of the three Mac models getting refreshed this week. But I didn't even have to look at the M4 MacBook Pro's press release ...