Apple MacBook Pro Review: Specifications, Price, Features & More
Apple recently unveiled its next-generation M3 chipsets in a spooky-themed virtual event held just before Halloween. The event introduced the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips, along with new machines powered by these processors, including a 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro and a 24-inch iMac. These M3 chips bring several new features to Apple's silicon, including dynamic caching, ray tracing, and mesh shading for enhanced graphics performance in games and apps.
Key features of the M3 chip lineup
- M3: 8-core CPU, up to 10-core GPU, and up to 24 GB of unified memory.
- M3 Pro: 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, and up to 36 GB of unified memory.
- M3 Max: 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, and support for up to 128 GB of unified memory.
One notable change is the option to configure the 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M3 chip, offering a balance between a base-level chip and a pro-level chassis. Apple claims this configuration is up to 60 percent faster than the M1-powered 13-inch MacBook Pro, though it comes with two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports instead of three. To get the additional port, users can opt for the M3 Pro or M3 Max chips.