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Use Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion to run the ARM version of Windows 11.

. Below is a review of the current experience for Mac users. Technical Compatibility & Performance CATIA v5 on MacBook (Apple M1 & M2 for Engineering)

An M3 Max via Parallels opens a 500MB CATPart file in 11 seconds. An Intel i9-13980HX on native Windows opens it in 9 seconds. The difference is negligible.

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The following blog post outlines the current status and best practices for running CATIA V5 on Mac in 2026. CATIA V5 on Mac: The Ultimate Guide for 2026