Can This Decade-Old Mac Pro Compete With Apple Silicon?

CPU speeds have come a long way in the last 10 years or so, but I wondered if it was possible to get a modern level of performance out of a computer that was well past its prime. Could buying -- and upgrading -- a 2013 Mac Pro actually be a better value than buying a new computer? Featured music: “Waterfront“ by Duett () Sources: “Cheesegrater“ Mac Pro upgrade guide: tonymacx86 Buyer’s Guide: “Apple admits the Mac Pro was a mess,“ The Verge: “Apple pushes the reset button on the Mac Pro,“ TechCrunch: “Apple Says It Is “Completely Rethinking“ The Ma