يحاول ذهب - حر

With new Macs on the way, here's what to expect from the M3 chip

September 2023

|

Macworld

Apple's M3 is coming to make Macs faster. But exactly how much faster, and what other features can we expect?

- JASON CROSS

With new Macs on the way, here's what to expect from the M3 chip

With the introduction of the W M2 Ultra, bringing us Mac Studio updates (fave.co/ 44RXssy) and the Mac Pro (fave.co/3K6wVQb) with it, Apple has completed its transition away from Intel and wrapped up the M2 family of processors.

Now all eyes are looking ahead to M3. Reports say that Apple is already testing new laptops with the M3 (fave.co/ 3DrgM4c) and the first possibly arriving later this year (see page 7). We don't know much about the M3 yet, except that it will likely be made using TSMC's 3nm manufacturing process.

If we want to have some idea of what to expect with the M3, we can look at the evolution of M-series processors and how they relate to the A-series used in iPhones and iPads. Nobody really knows what the M3 will bring until Apple tells us, but we can use the past to help predict the future.

HOW THE M3 RELATES TO THE A16

When we estimated the performance of the M2 processor (fave.co/3YkjEK5) early last year, we based our assumptions on a simple concept: Just as the M1 is essentially a big A14 with a few tweaks, the M2 would be a big A15. If you look at the performance difference between the A15 and A14, you can estimate the performance gap between the M2 and M1.

That turned out pretty well-our predictions weren't far off. We believe the M3 will be based on the same architectural updates found in the A16, only again with more cores and a few other adjustments. Is it fair to say the M3 will have the same performance gap over the M2 as the A16 has over the A15? That's probably an oversimplification, but it's the best place to start for any discussion of a processor that's we can't evaluate in person right now.

TSMC'S 3NM PROCESS

Macworld

هذه القصة من طبعة September 2023 من Macworld.

اشترك في Magzter GOLD للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة، وأكثر من 9000 مجلة وصحيفة.

هل أنت مشترك بالفعل؟

المزيد من القصص من Macworld

Macworld

Macworld

Has your Apple Account been hacked? Here’s how to know— and how to fix it

Here's what you can do if you think your Apple Account has been compromised.

time to read

3 mins

August 2025

Macworld

Macworld

Hide.me VPN: Easy-to-use Mac and iPhone VPN with a free tier

Hide.me is a great VPN for all Apple platforms that's easy to recommend at this price.

time to read

4 mins

August 2025

Macworld

Macworld

AirPods Pro 3: 7 features that will take Apple’s buds to the next level

The AirPods Pro 2 are great, but there’s still room for improvement.

time to read

4 mins

August 2025

Macworld

Macworld

Apple's CarPlay Ultra has already hit a roadblock

Report claims that several major car companies have already backed out from supporting the in-car system.

time to read

1 mins

August 2025

Macworld

Macworld

Do you always lose your active window on macOS? This app can help find it

HazeOver adds a much-needed feature to the Mac.

time to read

1 min

August 2025

Macworld

Macworld

Your Apple Watch just got a lot smarter with watchOS 26

Liquid Glass redesign means it looks different, too.

time to read

4 mins

August 2025

Macworld

Macworld

iOS 26: MAKES MASSIVE CHANGES TO YOUR IPHONE'S HOME SCREEN AND MAJOR APPS

WITH A DRAMATIC NEW DESIGN AND BIG UPDATES TO THE MOST USED APPS, THIS WILL FEEL LIKE A BIGGER CHANGE THAN PREVIOUS iOS UPDATES.

time to read

5 mins

August 2025

Macworld

Macworld

iPadOS 26 brings a new design and Mac-like multitasking at last

Apple has streamlined iPadOS to work more like the Mac, starting with a sleek universal interface.

time to read

4 mins

August 2025

Macworld

Macworld

MACOS 26 TAHOE: THE 5 BEST FEATURES COMING TO YOUR MAC THIS FALL

THE MAC IS GETTING A VISIONOS-INSPIRED DESIGN, SHORTCUTS, AUTOMATIONS, AI UPGRADES, AND MORE.

time to read

4 mins

August 2025

Macworld

Macworld

SwifDoo PDF for Mac: Basic PDF editor with limited functionality

While this PDF editor supports basic document manipulation, it lacks the advanced tools offered by rivals.

time to read

3 mins

August 2025

Translate

Share

-
+

Change font size