Apple M2 Pro (12-core) vs Apple M3 (8-core)
47.1Single-core63.3
40.6Multi-core30.9
77.1Efficiency100
37.8Platform26.5
6 spec wins — Apple M2 Pro (12-core)4 spec wins — Apple M3 (8-core)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple M3 (8-core) wins this laptop processor face-off, 50.7 to 48.1, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+23) and Single-core (+16). Apple M2 Pro (12-core) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple M2 Pro (12-core)
- Stronger Multi-core score: 41 vs 31
- Stronger platform score: 38 vs 27
- 100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
Reasons to pick the Apple M3 (8-core)
- Stronger Single-core score: 63 vs 47
- Stronger efficiency score: 100 vs 77
- 40% lower process: 3 nm vs 5 nm
- 19% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,900 vs 1,590
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,090 vs 2,750
General
| Spec | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) | Apple M3 (8-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Process | 5 nm | 3 nm+40% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) | Apple M3 (8-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Boost clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.1 GHz+10% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) | Apple M3 (8-core) |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Apple 19-core GPU | Apple 10-core GPU |
Memory
| Spec | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) | Apple M3 (8-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) | Apple M3 (8-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,750 | 3,090+12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,200+21% | 11,700 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,590 | 1,900+19% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,400+38% | 10,400 |
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