It's kind of sad that AMD spent years to get mediocre TensorFlow support and App...

danudey · on Nov 10, 2020

In fairness, it's been possible to convert a TensorFlow model to a CoreML model for a while, and in April TensorFlow Lite added a CoreML delegate to run models on the Neural Engine.

https://blog.tensorflow.org/2020/04/tensorflow-lite-core-ml-...

So don't think of it as Apple walked right in with this so much as Apple has been shipping the neural engine for years and now they're finally making it available on macOS.

WanderPanda · on Nov 10, 2020

But they needed to, MacBooks are simply no option if you want to train models. I dont expect crazy performance but would be great if MacBooks would be an option again for prototyping / model development at least

stefan_ · on Nov 10, 2020

Who mentioned training? Most of these chips are only any good for inference. A wonderful symphony with the Apple computing mantra, of course.

pantulis · on Nov 10, 2020

Totally agree.

Besides, can the neural engine be used to speed up other tasks?

vosper · on Nov 10, 2020

Could this also be remedied by Apple supporting Nvidia GPUs again? And then you plug in a beefy eGPU?

WanderPanda · on Nov 11, 2020

I think it is interesting that Apple is at Nvidias mercy again with the Nvidia ARM deal. Hopefully they get their shit together