https://wccftech.com/apple-m1-switch-save-2-5-billion-2020/

A shift to the M1 chip for the new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and the Mac mini isn’t just improving performance and power-efficiency on these machines, but also saving Apple a ton of money process. According to a new report, the move to using M1 should save Apple an estimated $2.5 billion in costs for 2020 alone.

Many calculations were done by IBM AI strategy lead Sumit Gupta, claiming that Apple’s M1 chip production is expected to cost the company between $40-50 per unit. Compare that cost to a $200 Core i5 processor for the previous-generation MacBook Air or the MacBook Pro, and you’re looking at significant savings for the company. Given below is the cost breakdown provided by Gupta.