System responsiveness. Is it hardware?

[alsom]

Hi. 

I’ve setup a i7-10700/64GB/rx580/Sonoma14.7.2 hackintosh. Everything is great and stable. GPU acceleration works. All good.

But. When I use my Macbook M1pro I notice that MacOS on M1 is much more responsive and snappier. App switching, interface interactions etc. You almost can’t see it while using hackintosh unless open MacbookM1pro. 

CPU load average is about 3-5%. GPU <3%. It doesn’t matter how many apps are running.

Is it a CPU/GPU doesn’t keep up or it is a hackintosh feature?

Thinking about upgrade to i9-13900, but not sure that it will solve the responsive issue.

 

[MaLd0n]

A good hackintosh just work like a charm.

[alsom]

What makes hackintosh good? Is mine bad?

[rickrode]

On 4/19/2025 at 11:39 PM, alsom said:

Hi. 

I’ve setup a i7-10700/64GB/rx580/Sonoma14.7.2 hackintosh. Everything is great and stable. GPU acceleration works. All good. Crazy Cattle 3D

But. When I use my Macbook M1pro I notice that MacOS on M1 is much more responsive and snappier. App switching, interface interactions etc. You almost can’t see it while using hackintosh unless open MacbookM1pro. 

CPU load average is about 3-5%. GPU <3%. It doesn’t matter how many apps are running.

Is it a CPU/GPU doesn’t keep up or it is a hackintosh feature?

Thinking about upgrade to i9-13900, but not sure that it will solve the responsive issue.

 

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