Boot Camp vs Parallels vs CrossOver on Apple Silicon: Virtualization works, but native Windows is gone

Boot Camp is dead on Apple Silicon — Intel Macs could dual-boot, but ARM Macs can’t. Parallels runs Windows 11 for ARM in a VM with solid performance but worse battery and spotty x86 app support. CrossOver is cheaper and better for gaming, translating Windows calls without a license. For heavy tasks like CAD or AAA gaming, buy a used Intel Mac or a separate PC instead.