Apple M3
Technical Highlights
About this CPU
Apple M3 is an Apple Silicon laptop CPU with 8 cores and 8 threads, featuring Apple M3 GPU for modern thin-and-light Macs.
Overall Score Of Apple M3
This summarizes how Apple M3 scores across single-core performance, multi-core performance, CPU architecture, memory architecture, and energy efficiency.
General Information of Apple M3
CPU Name
Apple M3
Vendor
Apple
Release Date
October 30, 2023
Type
Laptop
Instruction Set
ARMv8
Codename
Apple M3
Package and Thermals of Apple M3
Manufacturing Process
Good3 nm
Max Temp (TJMax)
Top tier100 C
Transistor Count
25 billion
TDP (PL1)
20 W
Socket
Apple M-Socket
CPU Cores of Apple M3
Performance Cores
P-Cores
4
P-Threads
4
P-Core Base Frequency
Excellent4050 MHz
Efficient Cores
E-Cores
4
E-Threads
4
E-Core Base Frequency
Good2750 MHz
Total
Total Cores
8
Total Threads
8
Multiplier
Locked
Unlocked Multiplier
No
L1 Cache
Top tier192 KB
L2 Cache
16 MB
NPU
No
Memory Support of Apple M3
Memory Types
Top tierLPDDR5-6400
Max Memory Size
24 GB
Memory Channels
8
Max Memory Bandwidth
102.4 GB/s
ECC Support
No
Benchmarks of Apple M3
Geekbench V6
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PassMark CPU
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Cinebench 2024
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Blender
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Performance Charts Of Apple M3
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Frequently Asked Questions about Apple M3
The Apple M3 was officially released in October 30, 2023, targeting the Laptop market.
The Apple M3 is equipped with 8 cores and 8 threads, providing an excellent balance for both high-end gaming and standard productivity tasks.
The Apple M3 uses the Apple M-Socket socket. This is a critical specification for compatibility, as it dictates which motherboards can support this processor.
The Apple M3 operates at a base clock frequency of 4050 MHz for its performance cores (and 2750 MHz for E-cores). This is the speed the processor runs at under normal, non-intensive workloads.
The Apple M3 has a maximum junction temperature (TjMax) of 100 C. This is the maximum temperature possible before the processor initiates thermal throttling or shuts down to prevent permanent damage.
The Apple M3 achieves a multi-core score of 712 on Cinebench 2024, reflecting its capability in multi-threaded creative and rendering applications.
The Apple M3 scores 3,009 on the Geekbench v6 single-core test, indicating how snappy and responsive it will feel in everyday applications and most games.
With an overall performance rating of 76%, the Apple M3 is considered a high-performance processor in our comprehensive CPU database.
The Apple M3 has a base power consumption (TDP) of 20 W. This value is important for choosing an adequate CPU cooler and determining your overall system power requirements.
The Apple M3 supports LPDDR5-6400 memory, dictating the RAM speeds and capacities you can pair with this processor.
The Apple M3 includes an integrated GPU, meaning you don't strictly need a dedicated graphics card for basic display output.