11/09/2023
Apple's latest iMac, powered by the new and improved M3 chip, is a testament to the company's commitment to innovation and performance. Let's explore the key features, design, performance, and pricing of the new iMac, and compare it to its predecessor, the M2 model.
The new iMac M3 retains the same design as its predecessor, the 2021 iMac M1. It features a 24-inch 4.5K (4,480 x 2,520 pixels) Retina display that dominates the iMac M3, offering an eye-catching and attractive viewing experience. This is five times the resolution and nearly 70% brighter than the best-selling 24-inch all-in-one PC. The bottom line? Everything that you do on this iMac will look stunning.
The iMac M3 is available in a variety of colors including Blue, Green, Pink, Silver, Yellow, Orange, and Purple. These colors are extremely vibrant and look great in person. With this wide selection, it might be difficult for people to choose what they want, and we are absolutely here for the variety.
Due to the new M3, the iMac is only 11.5 mm thick. This incredibly thin design is made possible thanks to the new Apple silicon chip. This is because the new M3 is able to integrate the processor, graphics, memory and more all into one chip.
This is a small caveat, but we love that the power connector sticks with the same color theme as the iMac that you choose.
The M3 chip brings incredible performance and capability, allowing users to multitask across apps, pursue creative passions, and play their favorite games with ease. The M3 chip features an 8-core CPU and a 10-core GPU, making it up to twice as fast as the M1 iMac. Apple claims that the M3 is up to two times faster than the M1, with a 65 percent more powerful GPU and 35 percent faster CPU.
The iMac M3 comes with a variety of features designed to enhance user experience. It supports Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos and includes a studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming.
The iMac M3 also includes the same 1080p FaceTime HD camera as the M1 model. Apple states it's the best camera system ever in an iMac, however, we would have liked an upgrade. The new M3 allows for a built-in image signal processor, and this boosts the picture quality by analyzing and enhancing each pixel at over a trillion operations per second. This enables superior noise reduction, incredible dynamic range, and more balanced image exposure. M3 also works together with macOS to keep the spotlight on you, which elevates precense by including you on top of content you're sharing.
In terms of connectivity, the entry-level M3 iMac comes with two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack built into the side, while the higher-end models have two additional USB 3 ports.
According to Apple, this iMac has the world's fastest browser with Safari being reported to run 30% faster. Not only this, but the M3 makes gaming even better with up to 50% faster frame rates and accelerated ray tracing.
The starting price for the new iMac M3 is $1,299, with configurations starting at $1,499 and $1,699 for models with more storage and ports.
The M3 chip has five billion more transistors than the M2, making the M3 family around 15% more powerful. The M3 chip has the same CPU count as the M1 chip in the 2021 iMac, with an 8-core CPU. The GPU core count is a little higher, however, with an 8-core GPU in the base model and a 10-core GPU in the four-port iMac. Overall, we do think that it is worth the upgrade to the latest model if you want or need something that is faster, and more sleek.
The new iMac M3 is a powerful all-in-one PC that offers significant improvements over its predecessor. With its impressive performance, sleek design, and a host of features, it is a great choice for anyone in the market for a new desktop Mac. It can do everything, and it has everything you would need in an all-in-one.
In conclusion, the new iMac M3 is a testament to Apple's commitment to innovation and performance. Whether you're a creative professional, a gamer, or simply someone who needs a powerful computer for everyday tasks, the iMac M3 is a worthy investment.