M2: unified memory vs VRAM tables

Bandwidth ~100 GB/s · memory options [8, 16, 24] GB · year 2022.

Unified memory is shared with macOS and apps. Treat discrete VRAM “fits” as overstated unless you reserve headroom. Prefer VRAM fit with a higher overhead, and compare against discrete GPUs only as a contrast—not a 1:1 map.

Educational. Not a purchase guide.