Apple MacBook Pro "M3 Pro" 11 CPU/14 GPU 14" Specs

Identifiers: 14-Inch, M3 Pro, Late 2023 - MRX33LL/A* - Mac15,6 - A2992 - 8407*

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The Apple MacBook Pro "M3 Pro" 11-Core CPU/14-Core GPU 14-Inch (Late 2023) model features a 4.05 GHz Apple M3 Pro processor with eleven cores (5 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores), a 14-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, 18 GB of "unified" onboard RAM, and a 512 GB onboard SSD. Both the RAM and the SSD could be custom configured with higher end options at the time of initial system purchase, but not upgraded subsequently.

Offered in silver (pictured) and "Space Black" color (but not in the gunmetal "Space Gray"), this notebook has an integrated 1080p FaceTime HD webcam, a "high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers," a backlit "Magic Keyboard" with a "Touch ID" sensor, and a large "Force Touch" trackpad.

Additionally, it has a high-resolution LED-backlit 14.2" widescreen 3024x1964 (254 ppi, 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak HDR, 600 nits SDR, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio) "Liquid Retina XDR" display, and a integrated battery that provides an Apple estimated 12-18 hours of runtime.

Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, three Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C connector), an HDMI 2.1 port, an SDXC-capable SD card slot, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a "MagSafe 3" power connector.

Compared to its predecessor, this 14" "Late 2023" MacBook Pro model has a slightly brighter screen, faster processor and graphics processor as well as a new black color option.

Also see:

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Tech Specs

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Introduction Date:

October 30, 2023*

Discontinued Date:

October 30, 2024

Details:

The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. *Initial deliveries started to arrive and it first was available in stores on November 7, 2023. Also see: All Macs introduced in 2023.

Processors:

1 (11 Cores)

Architecture:

64-Bit

Details:

Also see: All models with a 64-Bit processor courtesy of EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Sort.

Geekbench 2 (32):

N/A

Geekbench 2 (64):

N/A

Details:

The Geekbench 2 benchmark does not support this Mac. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the Mac15,6 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Geekbench 3 (32):

N/A

Geekbench 3 (32):

N/A

Details:

Geekbench 3 does not support this Mac. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the Mac15,6 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Geekbench 3 (64):

N/A

Geekbench 3 (64):

N/A

Details:

Geekbench 3 does not support this Mac. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the Mac15,6 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare 64-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Geekbench 4 (SC):

Pending

Geekbench 4 (MC):

Pending

Details:

*The Geekbench 4 benchmark is running under the Rosetta 2 environment on this model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the Mac15,6 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Geekbench 5 (SC):

2223 (3088 GB 6)

Geekbench 5 (MC):

12832 (13968 GB 6)

Details:

These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the Mac are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the Mac15,6 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Processor Speed:

4.05 GHz

Processor Type:

Apple M3 Pro

Details:

This model is powered by a 3 nm, 64-bit Apple M3 Pro processor (SoC) with eleven cores (5 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores). Third-party software reports that it has a clockspeed of 4.05 GHz. This model also has a 14-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, and 150 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Turbo Boost:

N/A

Custom Speeds:

12-Core*

Details:

*This model also could be custom configured with faster processors at additional cost. Two of these options -- a M3 Pro 12-Core CPU/18-Core GPU for an extra US$200 and a M3 Max 14-Core CPU/30-Core GPU for an extra US$600 essentially are the same as standard configurations except for smaller 512 GB SSDs if otherwise configured as stock (the M3 Max option also automatically increases the RAM to 36 GB). One custom configuration is a M3 Max 16-Core CPU/40-Core GPU option for an extra US$900, which is not available as a standard option. EveryMac.com additionally has documented this custom M3 Max 16-Core CPU/40-Core GPU configuration as its own model.

Processor Upgrade:

Soldered

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

N/A

System Bus Speed:

N/A*

Cache Bus Speed:

N/A

Details:

*This system does not have a traditional system bus; it uses an integrated SoC (system-on-a-chip).

ROM/Firmware Type:

Proprietary

EFI Architecture:

64-Bit

Details:

N/A

L1 Cache:

192k+128k x5, 128k+64k x6*

L2/L3 Cache:

32 MB x5, 4 MB x6*

Details:

*Third-party analysis has determined that the Apple M3 Pro SoC in this model has a 192k+128k L1 cache per performance core and a 128k+64k L1 cache per efficiency core. Each performance core reportedly also has a 32 MB L2 cache and each efficiency core reportedly has a 4 MB L2 cache.

RAM Type:

Unified*

Min. RAM Speed:

N/A

Details:

*Shipped standard with 18 GB of "unified" onboard memory.

Standard RAM:

18 GB*

Maximum RAM:

36 GB*

Details:

*18 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of system purchase, if configured with the same default CPU/GPU combo, it can be upgraded to 36 GB of RAM for an additional US$400. If also custom configured with the M3 Max 14-Core CPU/30-Core GPU -- which itself cost an extra US$600 -- standard RAM becomes 36 GB and the RAM itself could be upgraded further to 96 GB for an additional US$900. If also custom configured with the M3 Max 16-Core CPU/40-Core GPU -- which itself cost an extra US$900 -- standard RAM became 48 GB and it could be upgraded further to 64 GB or 128 GB for an additional US$200 or US$1000, respectively. The RAM cannot be upgraded after the initial system purchase. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.

Motherboard RAM:

18 GB*

RAM Slots:

None

Details:

*There are no RAM slots. 18 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of system purchase, if configured with the same default CPU/GPU combo, it could be upgraded to 36 GB of RAM for an additional US$400. At the time of system purchase, if configured with an upgraded CPU/GPU, RAM also could be upgraded to as much as 96 GB or 128 GB at additional cost. The RAM cannot be upgraded after the initial system purchase.

Video Card:

14-Core

VRAM Type:

Integrated

Details:

This model has an integrated Apple GPU with 14 cores.

Standard VRAM:

Integrated

Maximum VRAM:

Integrated

Details:

The 14-Core GPU is integrated with the SoC.

Built-in Display:

14.2" 16:10

Native Resolution:

3024x1964

Details:

14.2" color widescreen LED-backlit "Liquid Retina XDR" display. It has a 3024 by 1964 native resolution at 254 ppi, up to 1000 nits of sustained brightness, 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR content only), SDR brightness of 600 nits, and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. It also has support for 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone, ProMotion (for adaptive refresh rates up to 120 Hz) as well as fixed refresh rates of 47.95 Hz, 48.00 Hz, 50.00 Hz, 59.94 Hz, and 60.00 Hz. It has a roughly 16:10 aspect ratio; there is a "notch" at the top of the display that holds the webcam and related sensors. In the US, site sponsor AppleParts.io offers mail-in repair services, as well as parts for do-it-yourself repair for this this MacBook Pro. In the UK, site sponsor ALB Repair offers component-level logic board repair, display repair, and other repair services for this MacBook Pro. No fix, no fee! In Spain, site sponsor iRepairs provides affordable repair and data recovery services. In-person and by mail repair services include the display, battery, keyboard, motherboard, and more for this MacBook Pro. In Hong Kong, site sponsor iCertified provides well-reviewed repair services for the display, logic board, battery, water damage, and more, all with a 180-day warranty; free diagnostics and estimates; and optional pickup and delivery for this MacBook Pro.

2nd Display Support:

Dual/Mirroring*

2nd Max. Resolution:

6016x3384 (6K) x2*

Details:

*This model supports full native resolution on the interior display in addition to up to two external displays up to 6016x3384 (6K) at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt; one external display up to 6016x3384 (6K) resolution at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 3840x2160 (4K) resolution at 144 Hz over HDMI (2.1); one external display up to 7680x4320 (8K) at 60 Hz or one external display up to 3840x2160 (4K) resolution at 240 Hz over HDMI.

Standard Storage:

512 GB SSD

Std. Storage Speed:

Onboard

Details:

This MacBook Pro shipped by default with 512 GB of onboard SSD storage, but with the same CPU/GPU combo, it also could be configured with 1 TB, 2 TB, or 4 TB of onboard SSD storage at the time of initial system purchase for an additional US$200, US$600, or US$1200, respectively. The storage is built-in to the computer and cannot be upgraded after system purchase. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells external storage upgrades for this MacBook Pro. In the UK and Ireland, site sponsor Flexx sells external storage upgrades for this MacBook Pro. Also see: What external storage options are available for the Apple Silicon MacBook Pro? Which is the best? Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs.

Storage Dimensions:

Soldered

Storage Interface:

Onboard*

Details:

*The SSD in this model is onboard. It cannot be upgraded after purchase.

Standard Optical:

None*

Standard Disk:

None

Details:

*This MacBook Pro does not have an internal optical drive.

Standard Modem:

None

Standard Ethernet:

None

Details:

This model does not have an internal Ethernet port. Also see: How do you connect the Apple Silicon MacBook Pro to a wired Ethernet network? Is it possible?

Standard AirPort:

802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E)*

Standard Bluetooth:

5.3

Details:

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3 are standard.

USB Ports:

3* (4)

Firewire Ports:

None

Details:

*This model has three Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C connector) that also support the USB 4 standard (up to 40 Gb/s).

Expansion Slots:

SDXC

Expansion Bays:

None

Details:

This model does not have an external "expansion slot" in the traditional sense, but it does have an SDXC-capable SD card slot that supports up to 250 MB/s data transfer with UHS-II SD cards. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external accessories, including docks, adapters, input devices, and more for this MacBook Pro.

Incl. Keyboard:

Full-size (Magic Keyboard)

Incl. Input:

Trackpad (Force Touch)

Details:

Apple reports that the keyboard in this model is a "Backlit Magic Keyboard." It has 78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys "including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement," It supports Touch ID and has an ambient light sensor. It does not have a "Touch Bar." The "Force Touch" trackpad offers "precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures."

Case Type:

Notebook

Form Factor:

MacBook Pro 14" 2023

Details:

This MacBook Pro uses a thin silver or "Space Black" "unibody" case design milled from a single piece of aluminum with a "catchless" magnetic latch. It has a Touch ID sensor, but it does not have a "Touch Bar."

Apple Order No:

MRX33LL/A*

Apple Subfamily:

14-Inch, M3 Pro, Late 2023

Details:

*MRX33LL/A refers to this model in Space Black; in Silver, the order number is MRX63LL/A.

Apple Model No:

A2992 (EMC 8407*)

Model ID:

Mac15,6

Details:

These identifiers are shared by multiple MacBook Pro models, although the Model ID is the most precise. The Model Number is listed on the underside of the notebook; the EMC Number and Model ID are listed in software. Also see: All Macs with the A2992 Model Number, the 8407* EMC Number, and the Mac15,6 Model Identifier. For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section.

Battery Type:

72.4 W h Li-Poly

Battery Life:

12-18 Hours

Details:

Apple reports that this model can provide up to 12 hours of "wireless web" and up to 18 hours of "Apple TV app movie playback". The system is bundled by default with a 70W USB-C Power Adapter. For an additional US$20, it could be upgraded to a 96W USB-C Power Adapter that supports fast charging (50% charge in approximately 30 minutes).

Pre-Installed MacOS:

macOS 14.1 (23B2073)

Maximum MacOS:

Current

Details:

This model is fully compatible with macOS Sonoma (macOS 14) as well as the current version of the macOS -- macOS Sequoia (macOS 15). Also see: Which Macs are compatible with macOS Sequoia (macOS 15)? What are the system requirements? What are the major new features? Do all features work with all supported Macs?

Minimum Windows:

None*

Maximum Windows:

None*

Details:

*Apple Boot Camp is not compatible with this notebook, so it cannot boot Windows. It is capable of running Windows via a third-party virtualization app, though.

MacOS 9 Support:

None

Windows Support:

Virtualization

Details:

For more on running Windows on Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A.

Dimensions:

0.61 x 12.31 x 8.71

Avg. Weight:

3.5 lbs (1.61 kg)

Details:

In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (1.55 cm, 31.26 cm, 22.12 cm).

Original Price (US):

US$1999

Est. Current Retail:

US$1999

Details:

With its standard 512 GB storage, this MacBook Pro originally cost US$1999. Custom configurations would substantially increase the price. The price was the same regardless of color. Photo Credit: Apple, Inc.

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Video (Monitor):

3 (Thunderbolt 4), 1 HDMI 2.1

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

This model has three Thunderbolt 4 ports and one HDMI 2.1 port. The Thunderbolt 4 ports support DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40 Gb/s), and USB 4 (up to 40 Gb/s). In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells Thunderbolt docks and external drives compatible with this Mac and just about all others.

ADB:

None

SCSI:

None

Details:

N/A

Serial (Standard):

None

Serial (Geoport):

None

Details:

N/A

USB:

3* (4)

Firewire:

None

Details:

*This model has three Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C connector) that also support the USB 4 standard (up to 40 Gb/s).

Modem:

None

Ethernet:

None

Details:

No internal modem or Ethernet. 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 are standard.

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

None

Details:

N/A

Microphone:

3 (Internal)

Sound In:

None

Details:

This model has a "Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming."

Sound Out:

None*

Headphone:

1*

Details:

*Single 3.5 mm analog audio output/headphone jack "with advanced support for high-impedance headphones."

Security (Lock):

None

Joystick (PC):

None

Details:

N/A

Power:

N/A

Power Adapter:

1

Details:

MagSafe 3 power connector port. 100V-240V AC, Default 70W USB-C power adapter. For an additional US$20, the default USB-C power adapter could be upgraded to a 96W USB-C Power Adapter that supports fast charging (50% charge in approximately 30 minutes).

Global Original Prices

Global original prices for the MacBook Pro "M3 Pro" 11 CPU/14 GPU 14" in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.

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Original Prices - North & South America

Canada:

C$2699

Brazil:

R$22.999

Mexico:

MXN $44,999

United States:

US$1999

Original Prices - Europe

Austria:

€2499

Belgium:

€2549

Denmark:

DKK 18,999

Finland:

€2629

France:

€2499

Germany:

€2499

Ireland:

€2599

Italy:

€2599

Luxembourg:

€2,443,67

Netherlands:

€2549

Norway:

NOK 29.990

Portugal:

€2599

Spain:

€2549

Sweden:

SEK 29.995

Switzerland:

CHF 2'149

United Kingdom:

£2099

Original Prices - Asia

China:

RMB 16,999

Hong Kong:

HK$15,999

India:

Rs 1,99,900

Indonesia:

Pending

Japan:

¥328,800

Korea:

KRW 2,990,000

Malaysia:

RM 9,999

The Philippines:

PHP 129,990

Singapore:

S$2,899

Taiwan:

NT$69,900

Thailand:

THB 79,900

Vietnam:

Pending

Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

Australia:

A$3499

New Zealand:

NZ$3999

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