Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro 2023, 36GB, 512GB SSD, Space Black
The M3 Pro chip with an 11-core CPU and 14-core GPU drives strong performance for development and business workflows, paired with a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display that hits 1600 nits peak brightness. Its 36GB of unified memory handles demanding multitasking, and the Space Black finish adds a refined build quality that resists fingerprints. This configuration best serves developers compiling large codebases or business users running data-intensive applications who need a color-accurate screen.
CPU Apple M3 Pro
RAM 36 GB
Storage 512 GB
Screen 14"
GPU Apple M3 Pro 14-core GPU
OS macOS
Weight 1 kg
72 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong reliability (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong portability (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong cpu (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong ram (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M3 Pro |
| Cores | 11 |
Graphics
| GPU | Apple M3 Pro 14-core GPU |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 36 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 14" |
| Panel | Mini-LED |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | ✓ |
Physical
| Weight | 1.0 kg / 2.2 lbs |
| OS | macOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro | ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 | Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US | HP OMEN Transcend | MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 | Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M3 Pro | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| RAM (GB) | 36 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 2048 | 1024 | 1024 | 2048 | 1024 |
| Screen | 14" | 14" 2880x1800 | 15.1" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 3840x2160 | 14.5" 3200x2000 |
| GPU | Apple M3 Pro 14-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Graphics |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1 | 1.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | - | 80 | 71 | 100 | 62 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro | 81.3 | 76.5 | 76.7 | 53.3 | 62.1 | 91.9 | 35.9 | 98.1 | 48.9 | 30.6 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 91.2 | 97.4 | 90.9 | 89.5 | 96.5 | 73.7 | 89.8 | 60.4 | 98.4 | 5.5 |
| Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US Compare | 94.6 | 87.5 | 86.4 | 97.2 | 94.4 | 56.4 | 79.3 | 81.8 | 89.2 | 27.2 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 90.1 | 92.6 | 89.8 | 89.5 | 96.5 | 72.3 | 65.3 | 33.4 | 97.2 | 8.4 |
| MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare | 93.2 | 94.5 | 86.4 | 98.5 | 98 | 9.3 | 93.9 | 60.4 | 51.2 | 10.2 |
| Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS Compare | 87.2 | 68.9 | 89.1 | 66.3 | 97.3 | 61.1 | 65.3 | 33.4 | 97.2 | 12.9 |
Usage Scores
- Overall71.8
- AI/LLM58.8
- Gaming23.5
- Portability87.2
- Creator35.7
- Student85
- Business79.3
- Developer76.4
- Entertainment71.3
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