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1/4/20265 min read

What's the difference b/w Emulation and Virtualization?

Why does Linux feel fast in a virtual machine, but console emulation pushes even high-end Macs to their limits? The answer lies in the difference between emulation and virtualization. This guide explains how each works on Apple Silicon — and why choosing the wrong one can make or break performance.

Smruti R. Badatya
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