First glimpse of the benchmark scores for Apple M3 chip, outperforming the previous generation

Based on the latest results, the M3 chip boasts single-core and multi-core scores of around 3,000 and 11,700, respectively. The standard M2 chip, in comparison, scores approximately 2,600 for single-core and 9,700 for multi-core. This signifies a 20% speed increase for the M3 over the M2, as declared by Apple during the 'Scary Fast' event earlier this week.

Here are the multi-core Geekbench 6 scores for three generations of Apple's M-series chips:

• Chip M3: ~11,700 (+20% compared to M2)
• Chip M2: ~9,700 (+17% compared to M1)
• Chip M1: ~8,315

The performance details of the M3 chip on are uncertain at the moment, but it's likely their capabilities won't vary significantly. The results carry the identifier 'Mac15,3,' previously reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman for laptops with a resolution matching the 14-inch model.

The standard M3 chip is equipped with an 8-core CPU and up to a 10-core GPU, supporting unified memory up to 24GB. This chip has an improved GPU architecture with hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading, providing a more lifelike appearance for premium graphics. It also includes a 16-core Neural Engine for AI processing.