Apple MacBook Pro “M3 Pro” 12 CPU/18 GPU 14″ Specs

About this MacBook Pro

The Apple MacBook Pro “M3 Pro” 14-Inch was introduced in late 2023. Launched on October 30, 2023, this model is powered by a 4.05 GHz Apple M3 Pro processor, featuring a 12-core CPU (6 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores), an 18-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine which is a big improvement over its MacBook Pro 2022 predecessor. It comes standard with 18 GB of “unified” onboard RAM and a 1 TB onboard SSD, both of which can be upgraded at the time of purchase.   

The MacBook Pro boasts a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, offering a resolution of 3024×1964 at 254 ppi. It features up to 1000 nits of sustained brightness, a peak of 1600 nits for HDR content, and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. The display supports 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone, and ProMotion for adaptive refresh rates up to 120 Hz. Notably, the display has a slightly higher brightness compared to its predecessor.   

For connectivity, this model includes Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, an SDXC-capable SD card slot, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a MagSafe 3 power connector. It also supports up to two external displays up to 6016×3384 (6K) at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt.   

The MacBook Pro M3 Pro is equipped with a 1080p FaceTime HD webcam, a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-canceling woofers, a backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, and a large Force Touch trackpad. The integrated battery provides an estimated 12-18 hours of runtime.  

This 14-inch model is available in silver and a new Space Black color, weighing approximately 3.5 lbs (1.61 kg). Its dimensions are 0.61 x 12.31 x 8.71 inches.   

Inclusive Features:

• Powered by the advanced Apple M3 Pro processor with a clock speed of 4.05 GHz  
• Features a 12-core CPU configuration (6 performance and 6 efficiency cores) for efficient multitasking  
• Equipped with an 18-core GPU, enhancing graphic-intensive tasks and applications  
• Includes a 16-core Neural Engine for optimized machine learning performance
• Offers 150 GB/s memory bandwidth for faster data processing 
• Comes with 18 GB of standard unified RAM and a 1 TB onboard SSD, both upgradeable at the time of purchase 
• Boasts a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, offering a native resolution of 3024 x 1964 
• Provides 1600 nits peak brightness for HDR content and a 16:10 aspect ratio for an immersive viewing experience  
• Features a 1080p FaceTime HD webcam for high-quality video calls 
• Includes an advanced image signal processor for enhanced computational video capabilities 
• Comes with a backlit Magic Keyboard and a Touch ID sensor for secure authentication 
• Supports Wide color (P3), True Tone, and ProMotion technology for a superior display experience  
• Equipped with a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-canceling woofers for an immersive audio experience  
• Offers a variety of connectivity options including Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI 2.1, SDXC card slot, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack 
• Powered by a 72.4 W h Lithium-Polymer battery, providing 12-18 hours of usage  
• Includes a MagSafe 3 power connector for convenient charging 
• Runs on macOS 14.1 (23B2073) out of the box  
• Available in two color options: Silver and Space Black