Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac review: Metal support brings improved graphics performance Review
Summary
Perhaps the most dramatic developments with Parallels in recent months have been the unexpected change(s) of ownership, which may concern Mac users who have come to rely on this important software tool. The implications of these business developments remain unclear, but Parallels users will be hoping that the change of ownership doesnt compromise the companys commitment to the Mac platform. And, true to form, Parallels Desktop 15 does claim to launch Microsoft Office apps as much as 80% quicker than previous versions. The real challenge for Parallels Desktop -- and virtualization rivals such as VMwares Fusion -- now lies in the realm of graphics performance. This is where Parallels Desktop takes a big step forward, utilising Apples Metal API to add support for DirectX 11 for Windows software and games.