Do the M1 Macs "shutoff" RAM or CPU Cores?
No, the issue you're seeing is not in any way caused by the M1 &quot;turning off memory&quot; or &quot;turning off cores&quot;. It is entirely caused by the manner in which this particular software program is structured.
Remember to check your BOINC settings - you can actually decide how large a part of your RAM that BOINC can use. The lower you set it (all else being equal), the more you'll see &quot;Waiting for memory&quot;.