Mac mini M1 versus Unreal Engine 5

3 weeks in finding my way in Epic's Unreal Engine videogame development tool I find the power of my M1 lacking for the first time in 1 year.
I also talk a little about optimisation as a beginner and what I've learned to watch out for.
Soundeffects and ambiance in the video thanks to Zapsplat.com !
LoFi music courtesy of ‪@MauZedMusic‬
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[@moiCode429]

I like so much ya avatar style! Bruh, thouse team fortress times ❤

[@LegendaryOn99]

do you think the mac mini m1 can handle making short films and creating cut scenes?

[@Yannemal]

Yes, depending on the fidelity / realism you're going for I think you can. I'm in the process of learning so stay tuned !

[@akshaymondal]

Is it base model? M1 , 8 gb, 255 gb

[@Yannemal]

this is on a mac mini 16gigs Ram and 256GB SSD

[@akshaymondal]

@@Yannemal is 8 gb can do this type of project?

[@Yannemal]

@@akshaymondal m1 Macs swap memory w the SSD effectively using it as virtual ram so I'd say yes to an extend you can use UE5 with 8 gigs but you will feel the limitations close in (frame drops, stuttering editor, pop in assets) very quick. A lot of the incredible thing UE5 can do and you will want to play with will be limited.

[@mais5762]

So, OVER ALL…would you recommend a mac mini M1 for UE5?

[@Yannemal]

If you haven't bought a machine yet and your goal is triple A games you should consider getting a PC w a graphics card. If you are a beginner like me or the aim is to build mobile games yes I can: you can learn UE5 today and you'll be busy for a year learning everything before its time to consider a PC with a graphics card that can process PS5 level assets and shaders.