Mac app streaming issues — M1 and M2 chip compatibility

[GaryStream]

Hi everyone! Starting this thread to discuss the topic and hear from others with similar experiences. Happy to answer questions and share more details if needed.

 

[RonaldFix]

M1 and M2 Macs changed a lot. Some apps needed full recompiles.

 

[HD_Harold]

Which apps are fully M1 native vs running via Rosetta 2?

 

[TV_Tim]

Check the app's System Information > Applications section. It'll show architecture.

 

[LindaForum]

Universal Binary means native. Rosetta means Intel app emulated.

 

[StreamKing]

Performance difference between native and Rosetta for streaming apps?

 

[RuthApps]

For streaming apps the performance difference is minimal usually. More battery impact.

 

[StreamKing]

Battery impact matters if you're using a MacBook for long streaming sessions.

 

[LisaCache]

My M1 MacBook gets 10+ hours streaming vs 5-6 on my old Intel Mac. Huge difference.

 

[TechMike88]

M1 native apps are smooth. Rosetta ones occasionally stutter on intense scenes.

 

[PaulHD]

macOS Ventura changed some privacy permissions affecting streaming apps.

 

[NetNerd92]

The camera/microphone permission prompts in Ventura are more aggressive.

 

[DianaTV]

Had to re-grant network permissions after macOS update. Expected but annoying.

 

[PaulHD]

Apple Silicon is genuinely better for long streaming sessions. The efficiency core handles it well.

 

[SandraFix]

Great thread for Mac users. Not enough Mac-specific content in streaming communities.