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[Gearbest]In October 2023, Apple launched a 24-inch iMac equipped with an M3 chip, as well as 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro equipped with M3 series chips. However, the rest of Apple's Mac lineup has still not been updated to the latest M3 processors.
As 2023 is over, public attention has begun to focus on other Macs in Apple's product line. Especially when they will be able to upgrade to the latest M3 processor. After all, the excellent performance of the M3 processor has been well received by the public, and people naturally look forward to its excellent performance in more products. Next, Gearbestwill take stock of the Macs equipped with M3 chips that Apple will release in 2024. If you are a loyal user of Apple computers, then this article will definitely be of interest to you.
M3 MacBook Air
Apple currently sells three different configurations of MacBook Air, namely a 13-inch version equipped with an M1 chip, and a 13-inch and 15-inch version equipped with an M2 chip. Considering the regular update cycle of Mac, for the latest 15-inch MacBook Air, its release in June 2023 means that it is still in a relatively new cycle.
However, more than 550 days have passed since the 13-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip was released in June 2022. Although this cycle is not particularly long for Mac, it still arouses people's expectations for new hardware updates.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is developing a new MacBook Air model equipped with M3 chips, scheduled to be released in March this year. It was reported in October that both models had passed Engineering Validation Testing (EVT), which is the early production testing stage of prototype devices. The M3 chip used in the Air is expected to have a similar number of CPU and GPU cores to the M2 chip in the current model.
According to Gurman, Apple is developing macOS 14.3 and the new MacBook Air simultaneously. macOS 14.3 is expected to be updated between late January and February, but the new MacBook Air will likely ship around March, launching at the same time as the new iPad Pro and iPad Air.
Mac mini
Apple updated the Mac mini equipped with M2 chips and M2 Pro chips in January 2023, and now Apple is already testing a new Mac mini equipped with M3 series chips. This will undoubtedly further expand Apple's leading position in desktop computing.
The Mac mini equipped with the M3 chip has an 8-core CPU and a 10-core GPU. Gurman had previously expected the product to be launched by the end of 2024, but since it is already being tested, it may be released earlier.
In short, the new Mac mini equipped with M3 series chips will bring users better performance and a more efficient work experience. As Apple continues to innovate and improve in the field of desktop computing, we have reason to believe that the new Mac mini will become a blockbuster product in the future desktop computing market.
Mac Studio
In June 2023, Apple updated its Mac Studio computers. The focus of this update is the use of M2 series chips, which brings powerful performance and energy efficiency to users. However, this does not mean that Apple has stopped paying attention to this product.
According to Gurman's “Power On” newsletter, Apple is developing a Mac Studio computer equipped with an M3 chip. According to reports, the new Mac Studio is expected to be available in the second half of this year, which will bring new options to Mac users who are looking forward to more powerful performance.
The analysis agency TrendForce provides a more precise release cycle. Apple is likely to launch a new Mac Studio computer at this year's WWDC. This coincides with last year’s M2 Max/Ultra model release cycle.
It is reported that the new Mac Studio will be equipped with M3 Max and M3 Ultra chips. Based on the performance of the M3 Max chip, the “flagship” Mac Studio computer equipped with the M3 Ultra chip is expected to have an astonishing 32-core central processor and 80-core graphics processor. Compared with the current M2 Ultra Mac Studio, the new Mac Studio has almost doubled the number of processor cores, and the number of graphics processor cores has also been significantly increased. This will bring users a smoother and more efficient work experience.
Mac Pro
In addition to Mac Studio, Gurman also said that the Mac Pro equipped with the M3 Ultra chip will also be released together with the Mac Studio. This news is undoubtedly good news for professional users who require top performance. The Mac Pro equipped with the M3 Ultra chip will be able to meet the most demanding computing needs and become a blockbuster product in the future desktop computing market.
Apple has strong momentum in the field of desktop computing and continues to launch innovative products. Whether it is Mac Studio or Mac Pro, it will bring users excellent performance and excellent work experience.
write at the end
Currently, only the Ultra model of the M3 series of chips has not yet been launched. It is understood that this chip uses TSMC’s N3E process node for the first time. Compared with the N3B process used in chips such as M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max that are already on the market, the N3E process has better performance in terms of performance and power consumption. This also means that M3 Ultra will be able to provide stronger computing power while maintaining lower power consumption and smaller heat generation, thereby bringing users a smoother and more efficient experience.
In addition to upgrades in process technology, M3 Ultra also has many highlights in terms of chip design and functions. As a chip product developed by Apple itself, M3 Ultra will undoubtedly inherit Apple’s consistent strict standards and high quality requirements. In terms of performance, it is expected to further enhance the overall computing capabilities of Apple devices and meet users' needs for high-performance computing, graphics processing, etc.
In general, M3 Ultra will be the most powerful 3nm chip in Apple's history. The first device equipped with M3 Ultra is Apple's Mac Studio, which is worth looking forward to.
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