CPU·Mid-Range

M3 Pro 11-Core

Apple

PassMark

24,861

30 October 2023 (2 years ago)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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Overview

The M3 Pro 11-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2023 (2 years ago). It features 11 cores and 11 threads. Base frequency is 2.748 GHz, with boost up to 4.06 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,861 points. Launch price was $299.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for M3 Pro 11-Core across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low399 FPS
medium339 FPS
high293 FPS
ultra256 FPS
1440p
low352 FPS
medium309 FPS
high270 FPS
ultra230 FPS
4k
low255 FPS
medium229 FPS
high210 FPS
ultra184 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

1080p
low239 FPS
medium213 FPS
high180 FPS
ultra127 FPS
1440p
low191 FPS
medium173 FPS
high145 FPS
ultra108 FPS
4k
low123 FPS
medium109 FPS
high91 FPS
ultra68 FPS
Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Destiny 2

Destiny 2

1080p
low260 FPS
medium232 FPS
high209 FPS
ultra179 FPS
1440p
low226 FPS
medium205 FPS
high187 FPS
ultra152 FPS
4k
low160 FPS
medium146 FPS
high123 FPS
ultra104 FPS
Euro Truck Simulator 2

Euro Truck Simulator 2

1080p
low230 FPS
medium209 FPS
high189 FPS
ultra167 FPS
1440p
low214 FPS
medium195 FPS
high175 FPS
ultra160 FPS
4k
low172 FPS
medium154 FPS
high139 FPS
ultra119 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low622 FPS
medium622 FPS
high622 FPS
ultra593 FPS
1440p
low622 FPS
medium515 FPS
high458 FPS
ultra400 FPS
4k
low452 FPS
medium356 FPS
high310 FPS
ultra248 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2

1080p
low622 FPS
medium622 FPS
high550 FPS
ultra464 FPS
1440p
low533 FPS
medium484 FPS
high406 FPS
ultra371 FPS
4k
low348 FPS
medium320 FPS
high278 FPS
ultra248 FPS
Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds

1080p
low87 FPS
medium77 FPS
high61 FPS
ultra49 FPS
1440p
low61 FPS
medium52 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra36 FPS
4k
low28 FPS
medium25 FPS
high19 FPS
ultra14 FPS
Naraka: Bladepoint

Naraka: Bladepoint

1080p
low228 FPS
medium202 FPS
high178 FPS
ultra157 FPS
1440p
low192 FPS
medium167 FPS
high148 FPS
ultra129 FPS
4k
low121 FPS
medium105 FPS
high91 FPS
ultra81 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low182 FPS
medium146 FPS
high119 FPS
ultra94 FPS
1440p
low146 FPS
medium115 FPS
high92 FPS
ultra72 FPS
4k
low67 FPS
medium56 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra35 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of M3 Pro 11-Core specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The M3 Pro 11-Core is a 11-core / 11-thread processor, manufactured on a 3 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.06 GHz from a base frequency of 2.748 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 24,861, placing it in the Mid-Range performance tier as a Recent generation product.

SpecificationM3 Pro 11-Core
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units11C / 11T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost4.06 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency2.748 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient3 nm
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities37000 Million
64-bit SupportYes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score24,861
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Memory & Platform

The M3 Pro 11-Core fits into the none socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports LPDDR5 memory.

SpecificationM3 Pro 11-Core
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorLaptop
SeriesProduct familyApple M3
SocketMotherboard socket requirednone
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 4.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardLPDDR5
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #582 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationM3 Pro 11-Core
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$299
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#582
Release DateLaunch date30 October 2023 (2 years ago)
Release Year2023
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)Apple

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