Overview
- The new M3 iMac from Apple promises twice the overall performance of the preceding M1 model, while preserving the same design, display, and price point.
- Upgrades accompanying the M3 chip include increased memory capacity up to 24GB, a 35% faster 8-core CPU, and a 65% faster 10-core GPU, along with enhancements in the media engine.
- Apple retains the 24-inch 4.5K resolution Retina display and same the I/O layout from the M1 iMac, but with minor upgrades including WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
- The M3 iMac comes in the same dimensions, weight, and color options as its predecessor but brings enhanced performance without a price hike, starting at the same $1,299 base price of the M1 iMac.
- The M3 chip comes in various versions - M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max - to cater to different workloads, supporting up to 24GB to 128GB of unified memory depending on the version.