Run macos VM Intel based arch (version 14.x), on a Apple laptop M3 max chip

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  1. BassamA1

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    I have a use case for which I need to build an app targeting an Intel-based MacOS arch. I have an Apple laptop with an M3 Max chip. Is it possible to run MacOS 14.x VM (Intel-based) on my laptop? I have a pro license.
     
    BassamA1, Mar 17, 2025
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    Running Intel macOS on Apple Silicon Macs is not currently supported.
     
    MatthewR20, Jul 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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    Interesting setup! Since you're on an M3 (ARM), running an Intel-based macOS VM (14.x) could be tricky--Rosetta won't help with VMs. You might need something like UTM with x86 emulation, but performance will be limited. Native ARM macOS VMs would run much smoother
     
    IltajaM, Jul 15, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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