Qdrant supports ARM architecture!

Qdrant has introduced support for ARM architecture by providing Docker images specifically for ARM users, addressing the growing trend of ARM processors due to their energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness compared to x86 counterparts. This move aligns with Apple's introduction of ARM-based M1 chips and the availability of ARM processors as affordable alternatives in cloud hosting environments. Qdrant conducted performance tests comparing ARM64 and x86 architectures on AWS EC2 instances, revealing that while ARM64 is about 10% slower on average and 20% slower on the median, it offers more consistent performance and is 20% cheaper than x86 options. This makes ARM64 a compelling, cost-effective choice for those looking to implement vector search with Qdrant, despite the slight reduction in speed.