Apple revealed an update to theiMacat its“Scary Fast ” eventon Monday . The raw iMac now features an M3 processor while hold the same all - in - one design , accessories , and colors .
The M3 processor is an acclivity to the M1 that was used in the iMac when it wasreleased in May of 2021 . The M3 features 8 central processing unit substance ( 4 operation , 4 efficiency ) , which is the same as with the M1 and M2 . The M3 also has a 10 - core GPU , which is more than the M1 ’s 7- and 8 - meat GPU .
While the spec for the M3 seem very similar to the M1 , the M3 has architectural change that help boost its carrying out . The M3 is Apple ’s first Mac chip shot to be made with the 3 nm process , which allows for greater transistor concentration , ensue in improved performance . As far as how M3 execution compares to the M1 , Apple touts a 2x increase in overall performance , reckon on chore and program . Applications like Safari or Excel perform around 30 % quicker , game should run up to 50 % quicker , and video and pic editing should be up to twice as fast .
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As for the rest of the M3 iMac specifications , they are like to its predecessor . The base configurations let in 8 GB of interconnected computer memory and a 256 GB SSD , with upgrades to 24 GB of memory and 512 gilbert , 1 TB , and 2 TB SSDs available .
Apple offers three standard form :
The M3 iMac is available to order now , with shipments starting on November 7 .
iMac design and colors
The iMac was redesigned with the M1 initiation in 2021 , and Apple did not make any changes with the M3 release . Apple offer up the all iMacs in Blue , Green , Pink , and Silver ; the $ 1,499/£1,599 and $ 1,699/£1,799 iMacs are also useable in Yellow , Orange , and Purple .
The iMac comes with a Magic Keyboard , Magic Mouse , and/or Magic Trackpad that still have Lightning connectors to charge their built - in battery . There was speculation before the event that Apple could change these equipment to USB - C , as it did with the iPhone 15 .
Apple did not let on a larger iMac , rumors of which have been make the round in the media . The rumor stated that the motorcar could have a show as large as 32 column inch . register about the rumors large iMac .
