Android studio is lagging my MacBook Pro 8Gb, 256GB M1 processor.

A quick search suggests that you need to take extraordinary measures to run this on an Apple-Silicon M1 Mac. You may need a preview version of the software, and/or to use this setup guide:

https://ccbeauchamp.medium.com/how-to-set-up-an-android-emulator-on-your-new-m1-mac-may-2021-6cd09f052f5c

.

.

I think that it is because it is an android software and not really meant to be working on mac. You should try deleting it.

If the issue is only with Android studio then

As per https://developer.android.com/studio/

• the requirement is 8 GB RAM or more. (Likely you are on the minimum requirement)

Suggest you to look into android developer forums for more info.

https://developer.android.com/support