Apple M2 (8-core) vs Apple M3 (8-core)
44Single-core63.3
24.7Multi-core30.9
77.1Efficiency100
26.5Platform26.5
0 spec wins — Apple M2 (8-core)7 spec wins — Apple M3 (8-core)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple M3 (8-core) wins this laptop processor face-off, 50.7 to 39.1, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+23) and Single-core (+19). Apple M2 (8-core) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple M2 (8-core)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Apple M3 (8-core)
- Stronger Single-core score: 63 vs 44
- Stronger Multi-core score: 31 vs 25
- Stronger efficiency score: 100 vs 77
- 40% lower process: 3 nm vs 5 nm
- 20% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,700 vs 9,750
General
| Spec | Apple M2 (8-core) | Apple M3 (8-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Process | 5 nm | 3 nm+40% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Apple M2 (8-core) | Apple M3 (8-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Boost clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.1 GHz+16% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Apple M2 (8-core) | Apple M3 (8-core) |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Apple 10-core GPU | Apple 10-core GPU |
Memory
| Spec | Apple M2 (8-core) | Apple M3 (8-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 24 GB | 24 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple M2 (8-core) | Apple M3 (8-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600 | 3,090+19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,750 | 11,700+20% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,580 | 1,900+20% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,700 | 10,400+20% |
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