Apple launches new M3 series chips and Mac computers.

Apple just launched the M3 series of chips along with the new generation of MacBook Pro and iMac at the "Scary Fast" event.

At the "Scary Fast" event, held at 5 PM Pacific Time on October 30th (equivalent to 7 AM on October 31st in Vietnam), Apple introduced the M3 series of chips along with the new generation of MacBook Pro and iMac.

The new M3 chip series

Apple announced three of its latest generation M3 chips, including the budget-friendly M3, the M3 Pro (40% faster), and the M3 Max (250% faster) for AI developers and 3D artists.

Apple's new M3 chip trio.

According to Apple, the M3 chip allows laptops to be used for up to 22 hours on a single charge. The M3 chip has 8 CPU cores and up to 10 GPU cores, the M3 Pro uses 12 CPU cores and 18 GPU cores, and the M3 Max uses 16 CPU cores and up to 40 GPU cores.

The M3 chip's GPU is 1.8 times faster than the M2 chip's GPU, while the M3 chip's CPU is 15% faster than the M2 chip in demanding tasks. The M3 chip is 60% faster than the M1 chip. These new chips are manufactured by TSMC using the most advanced 3nm process currently available.

New MacBook Pro and iMac

The 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 chip starts at $1,599. Last year's model started at $1,999 but used the M2 Pro chip. The 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 Pro chip starts at $1,999, or you can upgrade to the M3 Max chip at a higher cost.

Apple's new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro.

The 16-inch MacBook Pro will be Apple's largest and most powerful laptop to date. It will cost $2,499 with the M3 Pro chip, with an option to upgrade to the M3 Max chip.

All of the company's MacBook Pro models are equipped with an HDMI port and an SD card slot in addition to the USB-C ports. In contrast, the MacBook Air only has a USB-C port.

Space Black color on the high-end MacBook Pro.

The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar keyboard is not equipped with the new chip. Additionally, the higher-end MacBook Pro models with Pro and Max chips will come in a new "Space Black" color. Apple states that the aluminum used in the laptops is anodized to reduce fingerprint smudges.

Finally, the 24-inch iMac desktop computer will also receive an update, using the M3 chip, with a starting price of $1,299.

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