MacBook Pro · Apple Silicon · 2023
MacBook Pro (M3, 2023)
The M3 generation added hardware ray tracing, a darker new Space Black colour, and even brighter screens. The M3 Max turned the laptop into a portable render station.
First 3 nm pro laptop chips and a new "Space Black" finish.
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MacBook Pro (M3, 2023): key facts
When was the MacBook Pro (M3, 2023) released?
The MacBook Pro (M3, 2023) arrived on November 7, 2023. Apple discontinued it in November 2024.
How much did the MacBook Pro (M3, 2023) cost?
The MacBook Pro (M3, 2023) launched at $1,599 in 2023, about $1,647 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple M3 / M3 Pro / M3 Max at 4.05 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB storage, 14.2" or 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR, ProMotion display.
Why does the MacBook Pro (M3, 2023) matter?
First 3 nm pro laptop chips and a new "Space Black" finish.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple M3 / M3 Pro / M3 Max · 4.05 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 16 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB (up to 128 GB) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Display | 14.2" or 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR, ProMotion |
| GPU | Apple up to 40-core GPU |
| Ports | 3× Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SD, MagSafe 3 |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | Unibody with notch |
| Operating system | macOS 14 Sonoma |
| Released | November 7, 2023 |
| Discontinued | November 2024 |
| Launch price | $1,599 |
How the MacBook Pro (M3, 2023) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 4.05 GHz, the clock is roughly 0.8× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 131,000 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $1,599 in 2023, about $1,647 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
Space Black uses a special chemistry to resist fingerprints.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11