Microsoft’s secret weapon for Windows 12 is reportedly its own Apple silicon rival

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Microsoft is reportedly working on an ARM-based CPU meant to directly challenge Apple’s M-series processors.

That’s according to a report by Windows Latest (via Tom’s Hardware), who claims Microsoft is currently building a team tasked with developing a new ARM processor to challenge Apple silicon like the Apple M1 and Apple M2 chips. In addition, Microsoft’s alleged new CPU might be optimized for Windows 12.