Apple M3 (8-core) vs Apple M3 Pro (12-core)
63.3Single-core64.4
30.9Multi-core43.5
100Efficiency100
26.5Platform39.7
0 spec wins — Apple M3 (8-core)9 spec wins — Apple M3 Pro (12-core)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple M3 Pro (12-core) wins this laptop processor face-off, 58.1 to 50.7, pulling ahead mainly in platform (+13) and Multi-core (+13). Apple M3 (8-core) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple M3 (8-core)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Apple M3 Pro (12-core)
- Stronger Multi-core score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger platform score: 40 vs 27
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 6 vs 4
General
| Spec | Apple M3 (8-core) | Apple M3 Pro (12-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Apple M3 (8-core) | Apple M3 Pro (12-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Threads | 8 | 12+50% |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Apple M3 (8-core) | Apple M3 Pro (12-core) |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Apple 10-core GPU | Apple 18-core GPU |
Memory
| Spec | Apple M3 (8-core) | Apple M3 Pro (12-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 24 GB | 36 GB+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple M3 (8-core) | Apple M3 Pro (12-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,090 | 3,100 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,700 | 15,300+31% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900 | 1,930+2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,400 | 14,800+42% |
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