Apple’s latest M3 Pro chip for MacBook Pro models offers only marginal improvements in CPU performance compared to its predecessor, the M2 Pro chip. According to a recent benchmark result on Geekbench 6, the M3 Pro has a single-core score of 3,035 and a multi-core score of 15,173.
While the M3 Pro is indeed faster than the M2 Pro, the difference is minimal. The M3 Pro boasts up to a 14% increase in single-core performance and up to a 6% increase in multi-core performance. Both chips feature up to a 12-core CPU, but the M3 Pro is equipped with six high-performance cores and six efficiency cores, whereas the M2 Pro has eight high-performance cores and four efficiency cores.
Despite these performance gains, the M3 Pro’s capabilities are somewhat hindered by its two fewer performance cores, 25% less memory bandwidth, and one fewer GPU core compared to the M2 Pro. By limiting the number of high-performance cores, Apple has created a greater differentiation between the M3 Pro and its sibling, the M3 Max, which features up to 12 high-performance cores.
Earlier benchmarks showcased even more significant performance disparities. The M3 Max was found to be up to 45% faster than its predecessor, the M2 Max, while the standard M3 chip outperformed the standard M2 chip by up to 20%.
For those upgrading from an Intel-based Mac, the M3 Pro still offers a significant performance boost. It is also up to 20% faster than the M1 Pro chip. However, it’s important to note that real-world performance may differ from these benchmark results.
Excitingly, customers can now place orders for the new MacBook Pro models. The M3 and M3 Pro configurations will be available from November 7, while the M3 Max configurations are set to launch later in November.
These updated MacBook Pro models with the new M-series chips demonstrate Apple’s commitment to delivering enhanced performance and efficiency, catering to the needs of professionals and power users worldwide.
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