Apple introduces a new iMac model with the M3 chip that brings performance to the next level. Comes with interesting new abilities. It is listed as an all-in-one desktop. The best in the world
iMac with M3 chip looks similar to the iMac with M1 chip that was released two years ago. But still looks beautiful, ultra-thin, 4.5K Retina display, large 24 inches, big to the eye with a resolution of 11.3 megapixels, looks very pleasant to use. The weight of the screen including the stand is only 4.48 kg.
But the difference between these two models is that the new iMac uses the M3 chip, an Apple Silicon chip built with 3-nanometer process technology, which allows more transistors to fit into a smaller space. This results in higher speeds and better energy savings.
Apple has now released the iMac with M3 chip in the Thai market. The starting model has an 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 256GB storage capacity, 8GB integrated memory, 4 colors to choose from: blue, green, pink and silver, starting price at 49,900 baht.
As for the model, CPU 8-core, GPU 10-core, storage capacity 256GB, integrated memory size 8GB, available in 7 colors, including green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue and silver, starting price 56,900 baht.
The team received an iMac M3 model with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 2 TB storage, 24GB of integrated memory, purple, which is the highest spec. With Magic Mouse Magic Trackpad Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Thai number keys, price 104,090 baht, for initial usability review.
The M3 chip has a completely new GPU design with Dynamic Caching, which allocates memory to your hardware. machine in real time, the efficiency is much higher. Both in apps and pro games that use heavy processing. New rendering features like hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading that gamers love
The new media engine also supports AV1 decoding to provide a more power-efficient, high-quality video experience from streaming services.
According to Apple’s specs, the iMac has a 10-core M3 GPU chip that is up to 65% faster in central processing or an 8-core CPU that is up to 35% faster. A 16-core learning system chip or IA is up to 69% faster than the iMac. M1 chip
Summary of review results
The Cinebench 2024 test has been updated to test the performance of the M3 chip, with specific GPU processing and ray tracing for more realistic reflections and shadows for immersive gameplay. In terms of GPU, it is 15% faster than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro chip. In Geek bench 6 testing, GPU Metal is 31% faster than the iMac with M1 chip. In terms of multi-core CPU, it is 29% faster.
iMac M3 has the same design and colors as the iMac M1 in all respects. Looks beautiful. The screen is thin and doesn’t take up space. The stand occupies a space of only 14.7 cm wide. Installation and use are as simple as before, just plug in and set to default. You can start using it now. The screen is large and clear, with a brightness of up to 500 nits. 6 speakers support clear, loud sound. Watch movies – play games to your heart’s content. The difference is that the M3 chip is suitable for all-in computer users. A basic day for everyone, whether it’s the general public or not. Small business owners, students, or gamers, place it in the office for general work. The back of the screen is colorful and beautiful. When looking in, it helps make the office or store look good and modern.
For users of the original 21.5-inch and 27-inch Intel iMacs, upgrading is a good option. Because the performance of both the GPU and CPU are very different, the iMac M3 chip is 4 times faster than the 21.5-inch model and 4 times faster than the 27-inch model.
But for iMac users, the M1 chip isn’t likely to be a good choice. Because the main difference is just the chip with performance and speed that is still acceptable.
If you consider it a weak point of the iMac M3, there is only one chip model to choose from. There is no M3 Pro and M3 Max to choose from like in the newest MacBook Pro models. It seems that Apple is more focused on using laptops for high-level performance. Including machine upgrades including GPU, storage and memory are too expensive.
