As noted in the article, Apple solved this problem six years ago by simply adding an x86-compatible memory ordering mode to their chip when x86 emulation became important. Yet another way Apple's chips lead the industry.
A legitimate benefit of vertical integration. They control their own CPUs so they can just do that. Linux has to run on whatever it's given.
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