Apple M3 (8-GPU) Benchmark, Test and specs

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The Apple M3 (8-GPU) is a 8 core processor. It can process 8 threads concurrently and is based on the 3. gen of the Apple M series series. The processor was released in Q4/2023. The Apple M3 (8-GPU) scores 2,150 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 10,450 points.
Apple M3 (8-GPU)

At a glance

Name: Apple M3 (8-GPU)
Family: Apple M series (30)
CPU group: Apple M3 (6)
Architecture: M3
Technology: 3 nm
Segment: Notebook
Generation: 3
Predecessor: Apple M2 (8-GPU)
Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 8 CPU cores of the Apple M3 (8-GPU) clock with 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads: 8 / 8
Core architecture: hybrid (big.LITTLE)
A-Core: 4x Ibiza P-Core
B-Core: 4x Ibiza E-Core
Hyperthreading / SMT: No
Overclocking: No
A-Core Frequency: 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz)
B-Core Frequency: 0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz)

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AI hardware: Apple Neural Engine
AI specifications: 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS
NPU + CPU + iGPU: --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the Apple M3 (8 Core), the Apple M3 (8-GPU) has an build in graphic solution. It has 128 SM processors, which have a total of 1024 texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name: Apple M3 (8 Core)
GPU frequency: 0.39 GHz
GPU (Turbo): 1.40 GHz
Compute units: 128
Shader: 1024
Hardware Raytracing: Yes
Release date: Q4/2023
Max. displays: 2
Generation: --
Direct X: --
Technology: 3 nm
Max. GPU Memory: 24 GB
Frame Generation: No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit): Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit): Decode / Encode
h264: Decode / Encode
VP8: Decode
VP9: Decode / Encode
AV1: Decode
AVC: Decode
VC-1: Decode
JPEG: Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

The Apple M3 (8-GPU) supports up to 24 GB memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Memory type: Memory bandwidth:
LPDDR5-6400
102.4 GB/s
Max. Memory: 24 GB
Memory channels: 2 (Dual Channel)
ECC: No
PCIe: 4.0
PCIe Bandwidth: --

Thermal Management

With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Apple M3 (8-GPU) has a TDP of 22 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP): 22 W
TDP (PL2): --
TDP up: --
TDP down: 10 W
Tjunction max.: 100 °C

Technical details

The Apple M3 (8-GPU) has a 20.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 3 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology: 3 nm
Chip design: Chiplet
Socket: --
L2-Cache: 20.00 MB
L3-Cache: --
AES-NI: Yes
Operating systems: macOS, iPadOS
Virtualization: Apple Virtualization Framework
Instruction set (ISA): Armv8-A (64 bit)
ISA extensions: Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation
Release date: Q4/2023
Release price: --
Part Number: --
Documents: --

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Benchmark results

Verified Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Apple M3 (8-GPU) have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

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Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz
141
Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 4.06 GHz
139
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-00-1DE) Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-00-1DE)
12C 12T @ 4.30 GHz
139
Apple M3 (8-GPU) Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz
137
Apple M3 Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz
137
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)
12C 12T @ 4.20 GHz
130
Intel Core i9-14900HX Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz
129

Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz
702
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz
702
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz
665
Apple M3 (8-GPU) Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz
659
Apple M3 Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz
659
Intel Core i5-1240P Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 4.40 GHz
630
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU) Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
628

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core Ultra 9 288V Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
8C 8T @ 5.10 GHz
1984
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz
1968
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz
1968
Apple M3 (8-GPU) Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz
1965
Apple M3 Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz
1965
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 5.40 GHz
1955
Intel Core i9-12900HK Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz
1938

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz
10590
Intel Xeon W-11855M Intel Xeon W-11855M
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz
10518
AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz
10472
Apple M3 (8-GPU) Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz
10437
Apple M3 Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz
10437
Intel Core i7-1360P Intel Core i7-1360P
12C 16T @ 2.20 GHz
10422
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz
10412

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
Apple M4 Apple M4
9C 9T @ 4.41 GHz
3767
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-00-1DE) Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-00-1DE)
12C 12T @ 4.30 GHz
3241
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz
3152
Apple M3 (8-GPU) Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz
3125
Apple M3 Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz
3125
Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 4.06 GHz
3125
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz
3125

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
Intel Core i9-12900H Intel Core i9-12900H
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz
11894
Intel Core i9-12900HK Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz
11894
Intel Core i5-13450HX Intel Core i5-13450HX
10C 16T @ 4.00 GHz
11891
Apple M3 (8-GPU) Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz
11863
Apple M3 Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz
11863
Intel Core i7-1370PE Intel Core i7-1370PE
14C 20T @ 1.50 GHz
11729
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
11442

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 4.06 GHz
2314
Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 4.06 GHz
2305
Intel Core i9-14900HX Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz
2161
Apple M3 (8-GPU) Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz
2150
Apple M3 Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz
2150
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 4.06 GHz
2150
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz
2150

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz
10645
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz
10609
Intel Core i5-13600H Intel Core i5-13600H
12C 16T @ 4.60 GHz
10480
Apple M3 (8-GPU) Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz
10450
Apple M3 Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz
10450
Intel Core i5-13505H Intel Core i5-13505H
12C 16T @ 4.40 GHz
10420
Intel Core i5-13500H Intel Core i5-13500H
12C 16T @ 4.40 GHz
10420

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
AMD Ryzen 7 6800H AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
AMD Radeon 680M @ 2.20 GHz
3379
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
AMD Radeon 680M @ 2.20 GHz
3379
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U
AMD Radeon 680M @ 2.20 GHz
3379
Apple M3 (8-GPU) Apple M3 (8-GPU)
Apple M3 (8 Core) @ 1.40 GHz
2840
Apple M2 (8-GPU) Apple M2 (8-GPU)
Apple M2 (8 Core) @ 1.40 GHz
2840
AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS
AMD Radeon 760M @ 2.60 GHz
2663
AMD Ryzen 5 7640U AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
AMD Radeon 760M @ 2.60 GHz
2663

CPU performance per watt (efficiency)

Efficiency of the processor under full load in the Cinebench R23 (multi-core) benchmark. The benchmark result is divided by the average energy required (CPU package power in watts). The higher the value, the more efficient the CPU is under full load.
Apple M3 (8-GPU) Apple M3 (8-GPU)
10,437 CB R23 MC @ 22 W
474
Apple M3 Apple M3
10,437 CB R23 MC @ 22 W
474
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
13,450 CB R23 MC @ 30 W
448
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
13,450 CB R23 MC @ 30 W
448
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
13,450 CB R23 MC @ 30 W
448
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
10,675 CB R23 MC @ 24 W
445
AMD Ryzen 5 8640U AMD Ryzen 5 8640U
10,675 CB R23 MC @ 24 W
445

AI performance (NPU)

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is given here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher.

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. The performance is given in the number (trillions) of arithmetic operations per second (TOPS).
Apple M4 Apple M4
9C 9T @ 0.70 GHz
38
Apple M4 (10-CPU) Apple M4 (10-CPU)
10C 10T @ 0.70 GHz
38
Apple M4 (8-CPU) Apple M4 (8-CPU)
8C 8T @ 0.70 GHz
38
Apple M3 (8-GPU) Apple M3 (8-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.70 GHz
35
Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz
35
Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU) Apple M3 Pro (12-CPU 18-GPU)
12C 12T @ 0.70 GHz
35
Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU) Apple M3 Max (14-CPU 30-GPU)
14C 14T @ 0.70 GHz
35

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