Guest Johny Srouji, Apple's VP of Hardware Technologies, discusses annotated die diagrams and the differences between M1 and M3 Pro chips. Hosts also chat about their fashion choices and Apple's October event, while post-show covers hypothetical boxed lunches.
The M3 Pro offers a balanced approach to performance and efficiency with its six performance and six efficiency cores.
The M3 Pro is 40% faster than the M1 Pro, featuring 18 GPU cores and 37 billion transistors.
Dynamic caching on the M3 Pro improves memory efficiency and overall throughput.
The M3 Pro and M3 Max chips power the new MacBook Pro models, showcasing Apple's commitment to its own silicon.
The Space Black color option adds a sleek and stylish look to the MacBook Pro lineup.
The new MacBook Pro models offer impressive features, including the M3 Pro and M3 Max chips, a 1080p FaceTime camera, and improved display brightness.
Deep dives
Performance and Efficiency Cores:
The M3 Pro has six performance and six efficiency cores, offering a balanced approach for parallelism and efficiency.
GPU Cores and Transistors:
The M3 Pro features 18 GPU cores and 37 billion transistors, making it 40% faster than the M1 Pro.
Optimized Memory Allocation:
The M3 Pro utilizes dynamic caching to allocate memory per thread, improving memory efficiency and increasing overall throughput.
Market Segmentation:
The M3 Pro offers a middle-ground option between the vanilla M3 and the M3 Max, with distinct features and capabilities for different user needs.
Introduction of the M3 Pro and M3 Max chips
Apple introduces the new M3 Pro and M3 Max chips, which are set to power the latest MacBook Pro models. These chips offer substantial improvements in performance, with the M3 Max being touted as 11 times faster than the fastest Intel MacBook Pro. The introduction of these chips highlights Apple's continued push towards its own custom silicon and the advancement of its laptop offerings.
Space Black color option
Apple introduces a new Space Black color option for the MacBook Pro. While it may not be as black as some may have hoped, the Space Black finish adds a sleek and stylish look to the laptop lineup. It addresses concerns about fingerprints with a special coating that minimizes their appearance, although some reports suggest that fingerprints are still somewhat visible.
14-inch MacBook Pro details
The new 14-inch MacBook Pro offers impressive features, including the M3 Pro and M3 Max chips, a 1080p FaceTime camera, and improved display brightness. It is also available in the Space Black color option, providing a striking and modern aesthetic. The MacBook Pro can be configured with up to 128GB of RAM and 8TB of storage, offering users a range of options to suit their needs.
Release schedule
Customers can order the new MacBook Pro models immediately, with the M3 Pro becoming available in the upcoming week. The release of the M3 Max is slated for later in November, with specific ship dates yet to be announced.
The Benefits of the M1 Chip in the New iMac
The podcast episode explores the advantages of the M1 chip in the newly released iMac. The host explains that the M1 chip provides faster performance, Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, and improved video conferencing capabilities.
The Limitations of Gaming on Mac
The podcast discusses the challenges of gaming on Mac. It mentions that while the new iMac has a gaming-capable GPU, Apple still faces limitations in attracting gamers due to its gaming market perception, lack of native games, and cultural barriers with game developers.
The Unchanged Base Configurations of the iMac
The podcast highlights the unchanged base configurations of the iMac, including low RAM and limited SSD storage. It suggests that these configurations may not meet the needs of regular users, and calls for future improvements in storage and baseline specs to ensure better value for customers.
