M3 vs M3 Pro vs M3 Max - FINAL Performance Comparison!
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
- We compare 6 configurations of the M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max MacBook Pros, with 6 BAR CHARTS ON SCREEN AT THE SAME TIME!
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M3 vs M3 Pro vs M3 Max - 00:00
All specs on screen - 0:37
SSD Speed Test - 0:58
Geekbench 6 Single-core - 0:58
Speedometer 2.1 Web Browsing - 1:17
Geekbench 6 Multi-core - 1:31
GB6 Multi-score per dollar - 1:48
Cinebench 2024 CPU - 2:12
Cinebench CPU per dollar - 2:30
Figma Web Design - 2:50
Logic Pro Music Production - 3:08
14 vs 16" Thermal Design - 3:26
Xcode 15 Benchmark - 3:43
Geekbench 6 GPU - 4:37
Geekbench GPU per dollar - 4:59
Wild Life Extreme Gaming - 5:24
Cinebench 2024 GPU - 5:54
Blender 3D Rendering - 6:14
Lightroom Classic Photo - 6:46
8GB vs 16GB M3 Stress Test - 7:04
Final Cut Pro HEVC Export - 7:46
Final Cut Pro Canon R5 8K RAW - 8:15
Which M3 MacBook Pro to Buy? - 8:36
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Brother I am an AI & ML student so which MacBook pro is best for me. Please solve my problem.
The 8TB drive M3 Max 16 cpu core /40 core gpu 128GB RAM is quite a bit faster on disk read and write speeds - ~5,500 MB/s Read, and About 8,300 MB/s Write
Can you do the same test just on low power mode?
Nice comparison! Could you do a M2 Mac Studio Max(base) to a M3 MacBook Pro 14" or 16" comparison too? Because they are at similar price range $1800 - $2000 and I am sure a lot people would be wondering if to go with M2 Studio Max or M3 MacBook Pro for the performance/dollar(since it would be a while for the M3 Mac Studio to come out).
@@leezheng8161 yeah bro
Thanks for listening to our requests and making this!
Wow! The rare 10 minute YT video that actually contains 10 minutes of real content. Great job!
Thanks for including a test for music production! I’d never approach that number of tracks, but I still find the information valuable. The cooling aspect is significant to me too.
I too use Logic, and as you stated the absurd track count that Logic claims to support is something that no-one should ever have to exceed. Even if one is also including tracks for dialogue and SFX to actually mix a film with every single music track included in the same session ( which is not how the Pros do it) I can’t imagine why someone would need to support 1000 tracks (Apple was advertising this “feature” years ago for Logic - way too many to control or even view with multiple monitors) :)
I had been second guessing my choice of the 16" binned M3 Max. I am comfortable with it again now thanks to all your quantitative comparisons.
Amazing . . . how you packed all this information into a 10 minute video. Love all the comparison charts. Very helpful. Yes, I (we) will refer to this video frequently as we decide what to buy. Thank you.
Great work absolutely killed this video
So much valuable information here, thank you.
Fantastic video!!!! Fantastic work!!! Thanks for sharing..... 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for your Video! It was very helpful 👌
Concise, clear, comprehensive. Thanks!!!
Finally the video I was looking for. Thanks so much for all the charts.
Thank you for the great content. Appreciate your hard work.
Thanks for your hard work!
Great job, Thanks for the hard work I'm sure a lot of people will love & save this M3 shootout comparison. 🎉
Great video. Thank you
This is great! You guys have the best real-world reviews of Mac’s. And to think you all live in the Spokane area. Ex-Coeur d’Alene resident now in Bellingham Wa
The Disk Speeds Read/Write are actually identical across the M3 Pro vs M3 Max when configured with 1TB. Only reason you're seeing different speeds is because you're comparing 1TB vs 512GB. I have both an M3 Pro and M3 Max.
This could affect the rest of your testing as well that involves disk read/write speeds, like exporting tests. Since Disk speeds are higher on 1TB models, other benchmarks could be different as well.
Thanks for the clarification.Also i want to understand if i go from 1TB to 2 or 4,will how much speed gain will i get ? Is it worth,also considering the TBW can 1TB last for at least 3 years ?
With the 1TB config are the same all the way through to the 8TB config. In the 1TB config you're getting 4x 256GB chips, and having the 4 chips is what increases the speed, at 2TB, you get 4x 512GB chips, at 4 TB, you get 4x 1TB chips, etc...
At 512GB, you're only getting 2x 256GB chips. So that's why the speed is slower.
So the speeds will be the same from 1TB-8TB.
@@ColorOfTheDay I love seeing this because the configuration I ordered is the M3 Pro MacBook Pro. It’s 12cpu/18gpu, 36gb ram/1TB SSD. It’s the 14inch which is nowhere to be seen in all of the Max Tech videos to date since the release of the new MacBooks.
@@sammyjammy6647 It keeps deleting my post, but if you look at /r/macbookpro there's performance specs on that config.
@@ColorOfTheDay Again thanks a lot for clear explanation
Great summary guys!
Hey thanks for the test ! Battery is so important when we talk about laptop. Would be great to add a battery test and comparison.
You just saved tons of budget for us. Thanks for your incessant job.
Thanks a TON Max & Vadim
Completely agree, I came from a M1 Mac Mini w/256gb drive to a 14" MB Pro with the 12 core pro chip w/1tb drive, the difference between those 2 are staggering
By far best review video on the M3 MBs! Efficient cut, no bla bla, concentrated facts, comprehensive tests. 👍
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Without a doubt, your channels have been the best at informing consumers about these new M3 Macs. It seemed like a lot of review channels dropped the ball with these new machines and your channels were the only ones to really give them solid coverage.
True that
Thank you for making this video
This is the best and most useful video I have seen about the new macbooks. I just bought the m3 pro at $1800!
Thank you!
Very good comparison, besides Xcode testing, for developers, you may also want to add some tensorflow benchmarking for data science developers for Machine Learning development. Possibly some docker containerization, running kubernetes can be part of the batch.
This is the video we needed ❤
Thanks so much for the review, finally got to see a comparison between M3Pro unbinned VS binned chips! I’m considering getting either the M3Pro MacBook Pro with 11CPU/14GPU cores or the 12CPU/18GPU cores to replace my 2015 base MacBook Pro. Just wondering, since I connect my MacBook to 2 external monitors, do you think the M3Pro unbinned chip will make a difference when it comes to performance when connected to 2 external monitors compared to the binned counterpart, especially when GPU is involved with projecting more things via 2 screens rather than 1?
Would be interested to see your thoughts on the binned M3 Max chip in the 14" size. I would trade the 10 cores for if it doesn't throttle/get as hot as the 40 core M3 Max does in the 14" body. I greatly prefer the 14" size, but also want a Max chip. Haven't really seen anyone talking about that configuration.
Love the new (?) performance per dollar comparison - please ALWAYS do this on ALL your vids! Thanks. :-)
Great summary!!!
Hey Max & Vadim. Id like to see a video which is more reallife for the topic of videoediting. We see a lot of benchmarks about export times but tbh i dont really care if id takes 5min or 20min. Id rather be interested about the flow of the edit. When scrubbing through the timeline, is it smooth, instant? I hate an interruption of my editingflow. When the click is delayed or the replay is studdering. Maybe one of your editors could make a video about that. How they feel while editing with a reallife project in 4k. Many thanks for the effort
exactly.. can someone please answer thisss?
No temps graphs comparison ?! How did the binned 14 m3 max performed in temps vs the 14 m3 pros? Fan speed? Noise?
oh my god you spent a lot of money on those Mac just for these video I really appreciated your effort and you earned a new subscriber
Guys! Where's the 14" Max (binned vs upgraded) comparisons?
Would love to also see some gaming comparisons for these 14" configs.
Great video, as always.... Can you compare the M3 Pro to the HP Elitebook 845 g10 with AMD 7840 CPU?
man, why nobody is testing battery life...
Awesome comparison!
Can you do it with Diffusion Bee or any other Stable Diffusion? I would love checking the performance of AI images generation with the M3 Max GPU. I have a M1 MBP, I am wiling to purchase a better machine to generate more images faster. It is hard to find benchmarks of this kind.
In the Logic pro test you said that the 14 inch model fan noise was crazy, but both M3 Max macbooks in this test was the 16 inch??
Perfect video!
Awesome content
Would the unbined MacBook 14 inch Pro with 36 gigs of ram make much of a difference over the 18 gigs of ram?
Thanks for this. I'll be rendering video and making music in Logic. My budget won't allow me to get the top of the line max, but this video has made me want to save in other areas to get the 2nd best Max to enhance Logic's capabilities and half the render times.
Awesome video. However, as a motion designer, I would LOVE to see after effects included here. Cheers 🙌
When comparing the base max vs the upgraded max chip you said “it was not worth the upgrade” now you are recommending it. What changed ?😅
Money money money money, MONEYYYYY
CLICK BAIT IS CORRECT My needs and workload require a great screen and storage space over RAM. I understand I might be in the minority but these different models exist for CHOICE. Heck you guys even did a video on the base 8 256 iMac saying everyone else is wrong about it and it can last for 10 years. You are starting to act snobby in your videos (I like your content but stop sounding elite). I was able to get a brand new SEALED base MacBook Pro m3 for $300 off. I was eyeing the MacBook Air for my needs. But was able to snag this for the same price.
YES 8GB can be limiting in certain circumstances but in this video you went out of your way to overload the 8GB model with 20 tabs and Lightroom. I don’t believe in spending excess money on specs I don’t currently need. Yes 16gb probably is a good idea for MANY PEOPLE but not every professional needs it. AGAIN these specs offer choice for every persons specific requirements
To Max Tech stop sounding so snobby. I do more than email and watch videos. Not every PRO require tons of RAM but makes my profession no less PRO THAN YOURS
@@AnonN-sr6uu I think they have skill but driving people to specific links for affiliate money, and then changing your views on every other video is disingenuous
@@josephbartol7302 I agree, but I was just curious. Since it is okay to change your mind on certain products the more time you have it in hand but it would be nice if they would say the reason why. Since almost every video have different recommendations it is disingenuous.
@@AlfaMedtech totally agree. I do think they are probably looking at things mostly as content creators but they have lost sight of the fact there are many different types of professionals
*You should do a 20-30 minutes h264 and HEVC video export test with 10.7 final cut. 5 minutes is too short and will not maximise the use of the multiple encoders.*
*You should also be using speedometer 2.1 because it's more accurate.*
Just got the 16 inch m3 max, upgraded from a quad core 13.3 inch.. is it a big jump ?
Thanks for this massive piece of work MaxTech. I really appreciate of all the digging here. Space Black or Silver 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max 16-core CPU 40-core GPU with 48 or 64 GB and 1 TB SSD for the win
Very well done
Can u share your wallpaper that looks like the inside of the Mac?
Thank uuu
no battery life tests?? :(((((((
Woulda been nice if you uploaded this clip before the end of black friday and cyber monday but oh well... still appreciated!
Is there a difference among these processors which goes beyond the number of cores and I suppose the memory bandwidtth? Is the Max a Pro with more cores and RAM and better bandwidth or are there also other improvements, eg more cache in chip etc?
You should compare the M3 Pro chips with two 14” or 16” models. Not the other being a different size. Since the 16” model has better cooling thus can let the chip throttle more here and there. This would be fine if both chips were 12 cores, but only the 16” had that.
You're truly a life saver to a lot of people
How's the thermal, fans RPM and fan noise for all these 6 MBP with Low Power Mode compared to Normal Power Mode? And of course also the performance in all tests?
Why I'm curious is much about MBP14 M3 Max that got much fan noise during heavy load.
Also: what about SSD swapping for all these 6 Macs? I mean, it's a wide range of RAM: 8 to 48 GB.
What about testing every model in gaming ? This would be awesome 💪
definitely enjoy the comparisons, based on my use case , I think m3 Max 14 inch base model , probably best upgrade for me coming from a m1 air 13 inch with 8 gb of ram that just doesn't cut it when doing any heavy work loads. The slightly bigger screen plus all the necessary power and active cooling should handle anything I might come across,. plus I should add the Apple Store does give out discounts to students and veterans as well in case anyone wants to save any more money if you fall into those categories.
How much is the student discount at the Apple Store?
I have been thinking refurbished M2 Max or M1 Max how will they compare? The refurbished ones I am looking at have more ram and ssd than the equivalent M3 for the same cost. I use my Mac’s for photos and Final Cut
Will the M3 Air have similar or not the same results as the base m3 mbp?
Thanks!
Well done. Tim cook is a nice chef to cut every products precisely
Thanks for taking the time to test all those configurations. I'm a simple dude. I just want to play the occasional game. Not a huge gamer, but want to try Baldur's Gate 3 without having to purchase a separate Windows laptop. Have been leaning towards the 16" M3 Macbook Pro with the 12 core and 18GB RAM. Though am thinking about getting 36GB as well. Can it run Baldur's Gate 3? Rather not have to spend all that $$ just to get the Max to play it. Thanks again for the comparo.
Thanks for the work.
I’d love to see some benchmarks on AI usage, if possible?
This is a great comparison. Now I just want to see the price/performance comparison between the top M3 Max models and the top PC laptops and desktops. Both on battery and off for the laptops. Still seems like the best price/performance is with Windows machines unfortunately unless one cares deeply about battery life in laptops.
Thanks for tests for developers!
Could I also ask you guys for a favor very relevant to me right now? I ordered a top-spec M3 Max 16”, to replace my similar M2 Max machine, but my order was cancelled and it is now on backorder. I decided to just get it from my local Best Buy but they only sell the binned M3 Max in the 16” size.
With more RAM and 2 more CPU cores, but less memory bandwidth and 8 less GPU cores, I’m not sure whether that would be an overall upgrade or downgrade. Could you make a video comparing the top M2 Max to the base M3 Max, especially in things like video editing (including denoising blackmagic raw!) and gaming benchmarks like 3D Mark and GFX Bench? This would be an absolute lifesaver and I couldn’t thank you enough for doing it if you have a chance. Thanks guys!
Hey guys thanks for the awesome comparison! Truly amazes me the amount of content you churn out and then manage to pack into a comprehensive short video basically every day!
Now I’d really like to see the M3 Max destroying… er, pitted against… a beastly PC laptop, like MSI Titan or Razer Blade 16. Do you think you could do it?
Thanks!
Yes! would love to see that too!
have you done the mac pro tower m2 ultra vs the 16 m3 max?
Can you update to include the macbook air's m3? that would show the effect of throttling on the longer benchmarks.
I went for the 14' m3 max for 2999 on amazon - thermals and noise is not an issue for me I need powerful small laptop. I need 36gb and 1tb for my workflow so upgrading to m3 max was not a big step I will get it tomorrow hope it will serve well for next 5 years.
Which render engine did you use for PartyTug scene in Blender? Eeve or Cycles?
@MaxTechOfficial - thank you for the Xcode comparison! You guys rock!!
😇🙌👍
Ironic, that this is the same recommendation I would have given when these first machines started to ship. Get the base Max. Or the spec’d out Max if you really need that power. The Max-based machines are the only really impressive jump in the M3 lineup.
Do I understand correctly: if you don't use GPU heavily, any machine w 16gig or more would be roughly the same?
From what i can see from thier data is that if your primary purpose is video editing using final cut and you cant justify or afford the Max you might as well get the cheapest pro version as it doesn't make any difference. Unless I'm missing something?
I think using Resolve or similar which they have done would give more definitve results.
Thank to your amazing thorough research, I returned the PRO and ordered a MAX. I would have been really sorry to keep the PRO, especially that I'm mostly doing Logic and FCP... The fact that Logic makes no use of efficiency cores is just mind boggling!
Hi guys, I need an advice. For the same price what do you recommend? A new MacBook Pro M3 Pro 18GB and 1TB or a refurbished Apple MacBook Pro M2 Max 32GB and 1TB?
Eying the 14" M3 Max 48GB/2TB. Thank you for the testing - it'll be great to throw what I need to at it for years to come.
Me too but I wanna go 128 gb
@@psyswordthat would be nutty haha like in a good way
What about for someone who needs a mid tier comp what the recommendation for that?
Can you do stable diffusion, Resnet and falcon 40B token gen tests?
Wowww!!! Love it!!!
I think I'm going with the 8gb model.
The only reason being is my workflow only includes Figma. I was going to get an m2 15 inch air, but with the better quality screen, I feel the base m3 fits my use case more.
Hey! I recommend you to start including AI in your benchmarks. Recent models of Ollama run locally on Mac and require lots of ram. I am wondering if it's worth upgrading my M1 with 16gb of ram to an M3 with more ram for this reason also.
Where did you get the mac t-shirt form?
Mac Book Pro 14, 512 GB or Mac Book Pro 14 , 1tb. which has better reading speed? which one is better?)
Please do a comparison between the old M1 iMac and the M3 iMac in regard of performance.
Logic Pro have not been optimised for M chips and uses only the power cores and not the efficiency ones, from the other hand Cubase and Reaper can use all the cores and run totally different.
Thanks
Loving my 18gb 14"! I'd spent the past 6 months with a 512/8gb m2 air but the ram just wasn't cutting it. Was excellent otherwise though.. However when I found the m3 for $1600 after xmas, it was impossible to turn down. Thank Santa for unwanted gifts!
I want a 14 inch, which should i get ? Music production photos and video?… just as a hobbyist
Which is better between 14c/30c with 96gb of ram and 16c/40c with 64gb of ram for complex 3d modelling and some rendering?
I don't know if i missed but is it worth to upgrade for the unbinned 14' MBP? Or the 11c CPU 14c GPU 14' MBP is the best option price/quality wise?
It seems like the performance between the pro cpu's is about 10/15 percent you're better off in my eyes increasing the amount of ram and at that point differences may be a bit less.
can someone tell whats the best one to get which can handle chrome the best.
great comparison but....what about the battery?
Interesting to see thermal performance difference between PRO and MAX 16 inch models.
What's the battery drain test? Which one is better in terms of battery M3 or M3 pro
M3 much better than M3 pro, which isn't so good
@@jank8456 After giving a lot of thought I bought M3 Pro, as I simply couldn't buy the 8 GB M3. With M3Pro, I am getting anywhere from 12-14 hours and i am happy with it.
M3 Pro MBP 18GB 11с/14c I assume it will be the best choice?