According to reports, the upcoming M3 Pro chip, which is expected to be used in the MacBook Pro and Mac Studio, is anticipated to feature a minimum of 12 CPU cores and 18 GPU cores, along with the ability to support up to 36 GB of unified memory.
Apple is making preparations for the release of its new Mac lineup featuring the highly anticipated M3 chips before the year concludes. Ahead of the upcoming WWDC 2023 conference, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has shared fresh details about the forthcoming MacBook models. It is expected that Apple will introduce the next-generation Macs equipped with the advanced M3 chip by the end of 2023.
The Apple Silicon M3 is reported to bring about a significant departure from the current M2 processor series, and these new chips will be manufactured using TSMC's more efficient 3nm process. The report further suggests that the forthcoming Apple processors will offer an increased number of CPU and GPU cores.
the upcoming M3 Pro chip is anticipated to power the MacBook Pro and the Mac Studio with a minimum of 12 CPU cores and 18 GPU cores. The M3 is expected to provide better performance for both single-core and multi-core processing while operating within the same power limits. It is said that the chip will have 6 high-performance cores and 6 efficient cores out of the 12 CPU cores. Additionally, it is expected to support up to 36 GB of unified memory.
Although the new Macs are poised to receive a significant boost in computing capabilities, their appearance is expected to remain similar to the current models, retaining the sleek metal unibody design. Thanks to the enhanced manufacturing process, the Apple M3 series of processors should deliver improved performance per watt compared to its predecessor. If you are considering purchasing a Mac with an M3 chip, it is likely that you will need to wait until at least the fourth quarter of 2023.
While Apple is anticipated to unveil new Macs, such as the 15-inch MacBook Air, at WWDC 2023, these models are expected to be powered by the M2 chip, which also powers the MacBook Air 2022. It is worth noting that TSMC recently raised its chip manufacturing prices by 6%, which could potentially lead to an increase in the prices of the upcoming M3-powered Macs. Consequently, there might be a significant price hike compared to the current Mac lineup.