Apple Unveils Impressive M3-Series Mac Chips
Apple’s M3: Apple has just unveiled its latest lineup of M-Series Mac chips, and they are seriously impressive. The M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max are taking notebook performance to a whole new level.
Spotlight on M3 Max
But let’s talk about the M3 Max for a moment because it’s been making waves with its outstanding performance in recent Geekbench and GFXBench tests.
Geekbench Performance
According to the tests, the base M3 model has shown a remarkable 9% increase in performance compared to its predecessor, the M2, in early GPU benchmark tests. That’s no small feat! However, it’s important to note that these are just benchmark figures, and we’ll have to wait for real-world performance reviews to see how the M3 truly stacks up.
GFXBench Performance
Speaking of benchmarks, the M3 has also been spotted on GFXBench, where it achieved an impressive score of 324 FPS in the Azet Ruins test. This puts it about 9% ahead of the M2, which scored around 295 FPS in the same benchmark. While these numbers fall short of Apple‘s claimed 20% improvement, it’s worth remembering that they are preliminary data. We’ll have to wait for comprehensive testing to get a clearer picture of the M3’s capabilities.
M3 vs. Snapdragon X Elite
Now, let’s compare the M3’s GPU to the Snapdragon X Elite. The M3 outperforms the Snapdragon’s 23W reference score by approximately 10%, but falls short of the Snapdragon’s 80W reference score by about 9%. This difference is expected, considering the M3 operates on a power profile of just 20W.
Release Date and Pricing
But here’s the exciting part: the M3 Pro, with its 80% more GPU cores, is expected to easily surpass the Snapdragon X Elite’s 80W reference score in GPU performance. That’s some serious power!
If you’re itching to get your hands on these new M3-powered devices, you’re in luck. The 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at $1,599 and will be available starting November 7. And if you’re looking for a more affordable option, the 24-inch iMac, also powered by the M3, starts at $1,299 and will also be available on November 7.
Conclusion
So, mark your calendars and get ready to experience the incredible performance of Apple’s M3 chips. It’s definitely a game-changer in the world of notebooks.
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