Okay, so I wanted to mess around with the new Apple chips, the M3 and the M3 Pro. You know, see what all the fuss is about. I got my hands on a couple of laptops, one with each chip.
First off, I grabbed the M3 laptop. It’s got an 8-core CPU, which sounds pretty good, right? I mean, 8 cores should be plenty for most stuff.
Then, I got the M3 Pro laptop. This one’s a bit beefier with a 12-core CPU. Now, I was curious to see if those extra cores actually made a difference in real-world use.
Running the Tests
So, I fired up both laptops and started running some benchmarks. I used a few different tools, just to get a good range of results. It’s like, you don’t want to rely on just one test, you know?
- First, I ran a test that focused on single-core performance. This is important for tasks that don’t really use all those cores, like browsing the web or working on a document.
- Next, I did a multi-core test. This one’s all about seeing how well the chip can handle tasks that use all those cores at once. Think video editing or running some complex simulations.
What I found
Honestly, the M3 Pro did show some gains over the regular M3. No surprise there, really, given the extra cores. But it wasn’t like, a mind-blowing difference. The M3 Pro was faster, for sure, but not by a huge margin in some tasks.
In the single-core test, they were pretty close. But the multi-core test, yeah, the M3 Pro pulled ahead. I guess those extra cores do come in handy when you’re really pushing the system.
But here’s the thing, the regular M3 is no slouch. It held its own pretty well. For everyday stuff, you probably wouldn’t even notice a difference. It’s like, if you’re just checking email and watching some videos, the M3 is more than enough.
My takeaway
So, what’s the bottom line? Well, if you’re a power user, someone who does a lot of heavy lifting with their laptop, then yeah, the M3 Pro might be worth it. But for most folks, the M3 is gonna be just fine. It’s like, why pay extra for something you’re not really gonna use, right?
And I’ve got to say, both of these chips are pretty impressive. Apple’s really doing some cool stuff with their silicon. It’s a good time to be a Mac user, I guess.