Anyone finding Blender running very slow on Mac Mini M1?

What other processes are running on your Mac Mini at the same time that you are using Blender?

One way to check, is using the Activity Monitor.

see > https://support.apple.com/guide/activity-monitor/welcome/mac

Another way to check processes and vitals is with EtreCheck Pro.

see > https://etrecheck.com/

If you would like to post your EtreCheck Pro Report here for review.

see > https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250000211

Actually Mike.... try this out if you have not already..... Blender crated an ARMS version. just downloaded it and it's helped a lot with my texture and terrain.. My other 3D programs still run a bit slow like Unity and Unreal.

How much RAM is Chrome and some of your other open app’s using?

My point in asking, was to see what other processes are running and to see if they are dragging down Blender.

Hi Mike,

My mac M1 Mini also runs really slow in Blender, and I have the 16GB with 1TB of storage. I’ve been having problems with load times with my Mac M1 Mini since I brought it and no Apple customer service person can figure it out…. On my old iMac I didnt have such problems, but with this CPU/GPU mixed with the Silicon chip, there is just no room for actual 3D work on a good scale without lag and eventually shutoff.

I don’t know who was doing all the raving in YouTube channels but this computer was the worst Apple product I ever brought. In regards to Activity Monitor, Blender is the only app I have up MOST of the time and I STILL get Memory is about to run out. I hardly have used storage either.

I’m going to have to go on YouTube to let people know NOT to buy M1 products for 3D work until Apple comes out with a computer that can actually handle it. Which is sad considering I normally love Apple’s interfacing and connectivity. Apple is only good for Film editing really and Adobe “light” graphics work.