It is reported that Apple plans to expand its hardware range with new devices powered by the M3, which will have high-end features such as a 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU.
According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple plans to refresh the M series with the new M3 chip. According to test records obtained by Bloomberg, the Cupertino giant has started testing a new chip that includes a 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU and 48GB of RAM. This M3 processor will sit at the heart of the MacBook Pro, making it the most powerful device in Apple’s lineup. According to sources, the model is codenamed J514 and is expected to launch next year.
According to test logs from a third-party Mac app developer seen by Bloomberg News, the new M3 Max chip will have 16 main processing cores and 40 graphics cores.
Apple is currently only in testing the development of M3 chips, but the company is expected to make its debut later this year. According to Mark Gurman, Apple is testing iMacs and MacBook Pros with the new M3 processor. The company is expected to launch the new devices at its annual event later this year.
The move to the M3 chip will likely begin in October with updates to the company’s entry-level Macs. Apple is testing M3-based iMacs, 13-inch MacBook Pros, 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Airs, and Mac minis, all due to be released within the next 12 months. Updated versions of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are likely to arrive in 2024 with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips.
Bloomberg’s news matches the company’s roadmap for the year, which leaked earlier this year. We’ve also come across reports in the past confirming that Apple is testing better-spec M3 chips and that upcoming Apple devices may have high-end features to handle graphics-intensive workloads.
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