Apple’s newly released M3 Pro chip may not be as speedy as expected, according to an early leaked benchmark. The benchmark, shared on YouTube channel Max Tech by Vadim Yuryev, shows that the M3 Pro chip is actually slower than its predecessor, the M2 Max, by a small margin. The benchmark scores for the M3 Pro in a MacBook Pro 14-inch model were 3,035 for single-core and 15,173 for multi-core performance. Compared to the M2 Pro, the M3 Pro leads by only 14% in single-core performance and just 6% in multi-core performance. These results indicate that the improvement between the two generations may not be significant.
However, it’s important to approach this leaked benchmark with caution. Firstly, it’s just a single benchmark and may not be representative of real-world performance. Secondly, the leaked benchmark could be inaccurate or not reflective of overall performance. It’s worth noting that the M3 Pro benefits from a new architecture and advanced manufacturing process (3nm), while the M2 Pro has a split of 8 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, giving it an advantage in certain scenarios.
The discrepancy between the M3 Pro and the M3 Max, as seen in leaked benchmarks, is substantial. The M3 Max appears to be on par with the M2 Ultra CPU and has been touted as “scary fast” by Apple. Some speculate that this difference is a deliberate tactic by Apple to encourage buyers to opt for the more expensive M3 Max models, boosting the company’s profits.
However, it is too early to draw definite conclusions. Thorough testing is needed to fully assess the performance and compare the different M3 chips. Only then can we determine the true value and capabilities of Apple’s latest silicon.
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