Apple has released benchmark results for its new MacBook Air with the M3 chip, revealing impressive performance improvements compared to its predecessor. The new MacBook Air achieved a single-core score of 3,157 and a multi-core score of 12,020, marking a 20% increase in single-core and an 18% increase in multi-core compared to the previous model with the M2 chip.
The results also show that the new MacBook Air with the M3 chip is on par with the M3 chip in the 14-inch MacBook Pro in CPU benchmarks. The new MacBook Air features an 8-core CPU, up to a 10-core GPU, and support for up to 24GB of unified memory.
In terms of speed, the new MacBook Air is reported to be up to 60% faster than the model with the M1 chip and 13 times faster than the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air. Pre-orders for the new MacBook Air began on March 4, with the first deliveries scheduled for March 8. The pricing for the new MacBook Air starts at $1,099, while the previous-generation 13-inch MacBook Air with the M2 chip is available for $999.
Overall, the new MacBook Air with the M3 chip promises to deliver significant performance improvements and competitive pricing for users in need of a powerful and efficient laptop. Be sure to place your order soon to secure one of these impressive new devices.
