RTX 5090 and M4 MacBook Air: Can It Game? | Hacker News

A Hacker News thread debated whether Apple Silicon Macs can realistically handle gaming, GPU passthrough, or Linux VMs with Nvidia GPUs like the RTX 5090.

Commenters pointed to current Apple Silicon limits, especially around virtualization, discrete GPU access, and CUDA-based workflows.

The discussion broadened into cross-platform gaming concerns, including Windows on ARM, Proton, Steam Deck, and Valve Index compatibility.

Several side comments focused on AI reliability, with users contrasting hallucinations in tools like Claude and ChatGPT.