Apple M3 Pro 12 Core
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Apple M3 Pro 12 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 4 laptops from €2719, at an average price of €2725.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M5 Pro 15 Core is 104% faster and its entry price is €47 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Apple M3 Pro 12 Core a good processor?

The Apple M3 Pro 12 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 56 of 155 and delivers 41.6% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What year is the Apple M3 Pro 12 Core from?

Apple M3 Pro 12 Core came out in 2023.

What is the AMD equivalent of Apple M3 Pro 12 Core?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U.

What integrated graphics does the Apple M3 Pro 12 Core have?

The Apple M3 Pro 12 Core has Apple M3 Pro 18-Core GPU integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Apple M3 Pro 12 Core cost?

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from €2719, at an average price of €2725.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M5 Pro 15 Core is 104% faster and its entry price is €47 lower.

Specs

Model M3 Pro 12 Core
Family Apple Silicon
Cores 12

Performance summary

#56 of 155
Relative performance 41.6%
Laptops 4
Price from €2719
Average price €2725

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also low-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Apple M5 Pro 15 Core 85.1% From €2672 Apple M5 Pro 18 Core 99.0% From €3159 Apple M4 Max 14 Core 66.5% From €3659 Apple M5 10 Core 46.5% From €1349 AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 42.2% From €2413

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