User reviews and technical forums from the launch period offer a more critical look at initial performance:

Are you planning to run a on an older Intel Mac, or

If you are looking at this version for personal use today, be aware that Broadcom (the current owner) made starting in May 2024. For the most modern features like Windows 11 on Apple Silicon , you may want to consider moving to the latest version, Fusion 13 Pro , which is also available for free for non-commercial use.