Apple M3 8 Core
Opinion and specs
Our verdict
Mid-rangeThe Apple M3 8 Core is a mid-range processor. It is a low-power chip: the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2023.
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $1346.
There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M5 10 Core is 41% faster and its entry price is $112 lower.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Apple M3 8 Core a good processor?
The Apple M3 8 Core is a mid-range processor. It is a low-power chip: the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 118 of 281 and delivers 30.5% of what the fastest one on the market does.
What year is the Apple M3 8 Core from?
Apple M3 8 Core came out in 2023.
What is the AMD equivalent of Apple M3 8 Core?
The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 230.
How much does a laptop with the Apple M3 8 Core cost?
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $1346.
Which alternative is worth it?
There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M5 10 Core is 41% faster and its entry price is $112 lower.
Specs
| Model | M3 8 Core |
|---|---|
| Family | Apple Silicon |
| Cores | 8 |
Performance summary
Recommended alternatives
More powerful, also low-power, with a similar starting price
Laptops with Apple M3 8 Core:
Apple Silicon M3 8 Core15.3" 2880x1864 Liquid Retina IPS 60Hz512GB SSD Soldered8GB Unified memorymacOSApple M3 10-Core GPUYou have reached the end of the results