M3 Mac: What’s causing this?
This M3 MacBooks base model is struggling because I’m doing what I’m not supposed to be doing.
Fan control and temp sensors: https://www.tunabellysoftware.com/tgpro/index.php?fpr=alex
Google sheet with all the models: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_gKBuKzLH7YBF6HtET3t2aTrDnKUExRmyFq_ly9vICE/edit?usp=sharing
Apple is set to revolutionize the laptop scene with the introduction of its latest MacBook Pro powered by the M3 chip, which is expected to be based on TSMC’s latest 3nm process technology. This advancement aims at enhancing both performance and power efficiency significantly. The M3 chip maintains an 8-core CPU configuration similar to the M2, yet it’s anticipated to provide substantial improvements upon its release1.
The M3 series includes the base M3 chip, and extends to the more powerful M3 Pro and M3 Max chips. They represent the pinnacle of personal computing chips, being the industry’s first 3-nanometer chipsets. They introduce a next-generation GPU architecture, promising dramatic performance enhancements, a faster CPU and Neural Engine, and an increase in unified memory support2.
Specifically, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 chip is touted not just for handling everyday tasks with ease but also for delivering outstanding sustained performance for professional applications and gaming. This makes it an ideal tool for creative professionals, students, and entrepreneurs alike3.
In terms of technical specifications, the M3 chip comprises an 8-core CPU with four performance and four efficiency cores, alongside a 10-core GPU. It features hardware-accelerated ray tracing, a 16-core Neural Engine, and a 100GB/s memory bandwidth. The media engine supports hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW video encode and decode engines4.
For those requiring even more robust performance, the M3 Pro chip builds upon the M3’s capabilities by providing additional unified memory for more demanding applications, capable of handling gigapixel panoramas, compiling vast amounts of code, and editing multiple streams of 8K video. It can be configured with up to 36GB of unified memory and supports up to two external displays.
Moreover, these new models boast the longest battery life ever seen in a Mac. Specifically, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 chip can last up to 22 hours when watching movies, making it a powerhouse for both work and entertainment.
Performance-wise, the M3 silicon upgrade is expected to deliver speeds that are 50% faster than the M1 models and offer an 11x speed boost over the fastest Intel-based MacBook Pros previously available7.
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