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Hi!
I want to buy an ARM laptop as my main PC next year, but have some questions about software support on these processors.
These are my frequently used apps:
1- Simulia Suite (ABAQUS)
2- CSI SAP2000 & ETABS
3- MATLAB
4- AutoCAD
I can't replace these apps.
Do you recommend buying ARM laptop or I have to wait more years for a better support?
Have you ever run a heavy load on these processors?
 

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Autodesk does not support ARM CPUs, so even if you get it to run via emulation, you're probably on your own:

Basic: 2.5-2.9 GHz processor with 8 logical cores (base) ARM Processors are not supported.
Recommended: 3+ GHz processor (base), 4+ GHz (turbo)

MATLAB is going to require AVX2 at some point. I know there was an Insider build of Windows on ARM that had AVX2, but I'm not sure if it has been released. It should be okay, but you'll need to make sure Windows on ARM supports AVX2 whenever MATLAB starts requiring it.

In short, if I relied on the apps you listed, I would stay on Intel or AMD for now.
 

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pseymour said:
Autodesk does not support ARM CPUs, so even if you get it to run via emulation, you're probably on your own:

Basic: 2.5-2.9 GHz processor with 8 logical cores (base) ARM Processors are not supported.
Recommended: 3+ GHz processor (base), 4+ GHz (turbo)

MATLAB is going to require AVX2 at some point. I know there was an Insider build of Windows on ARM that had AVX2, but I'm not sure if it has been released. It should be okay, but you'll need to make sure Windows on ARM supports AVX2 whenever MATLAB starts requiring it.

In short, if I relied on the apps you listed, I would stay on Intel or AMD for now.
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Thanks for your great explanation. ❤️
I'll wait for a better support of Windows ARM.
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Huawei MateBook D15
    CPU
    Ryzen 5 3500U
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Vega 8
    Screen Resolution
    FHD
    Hard Drives
    256GB Samsung SSD + 1TB HDD
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge
    Antivirus
    ESET Smart Security Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 21H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    MSI GS73 6RF Stealth Pro
    CPU
    intel core i7 6700HQ
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia Geforce GTX1060 (6GB)
    Screen Resolution
    FHD
    Hard Drives
    128GB SSD + 1TB HDD
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
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