16″ and 15″ MacBook Pro Specifications (Archive)
November 2023 Models:
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| 16″ M3 Pro
12-Core CPU Space Black or Silver colors. |
16″ M3 Pro
12-Core CPU Space Black or Silver colors. |
16″ M3 Max
14-Core CPU Space Black or Silver colors. |
16″ M3 Max
16-Core CPU Space Black or Silver colors. |
Apple offers the three base configurations listed above. Available custom options for each configuration include the following:
| 12-Core M3 Pro 18GB/512GB: |
Apple | Apple EDU |
|---|---|---|
| M3 Max 14-Core CPU 30-Core GPU: |
$400 | $360 |
| M3 Max 16-Core CPU 40-Core GPU: |
$700 | $630 |
| 36GB RAM: | $400 | $360 |
| 48GB RAM: | $600 | $540 |
| 64GB RAM: | $800 | $720 |
| 96GB RAM: | $1200 | $1080 |
| 128GB RAM: | $1600 | $1400 |
| 1TB SSD: | $200 | $180 |
| 2TB SSD: | $600 | $540 |
| 4TB SSD: | $1200 | $1080 |
| 8TB SSD: | $2400 | $2160 |
| 12-Core M3 Pro 36GB/512GB: |
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| M3 Max 14-Core CPU 30-Core GPU: |
$400 | $360 |
| M3 Max 16-Core CPU 40-Core GPU: |
$700 | $630 |
| 48GB RAM: | $200 | $180 |
| 64GB RAM: | $400 | $360 |
| 96GB RAM: | $800 | $720 |
| 128GB RAM: | $1200 | $1080 |
| 1TB SSD: | $200 | $180 |
| 2TB SSD: | $600 | $540 |
| 4TB SSD: | $1200 | $1080 |
| 8TB SSD: | $2400 | $2160 |
| 14-Core M3 Max 36GB/1TB: |
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| M3 Max 16-Core CPU 40-Core GPU: |
$300 | $200 |
| 48GB RAM: | $200 | $180 |
| 64GB RAM: | $400 | $360 |
| 96GB RAM: | $800 | $720 |
| 128GB RAM: | $1200 | $1080 |
| 2TB SSD: | $400 | $360 |
| 4TB SSD: | $1000 | $900 |
| 8TB SSD: | $2200 | $1980 |
| 16-Core M3 Max 48GB/1TB: |
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| 64GB RAM: | $200 | $180 |
| 128GB RAM: | $1000 | $910 |
| 2TB SSD: | $400 | $360 |
| 4TB SSD: | $1000 | $900 |
| 8TB SSD: | $2200 | $1980 |
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1. Chip Architecture:
– M3 Series: Built on a 3nm process, offering better performance and power efficiency.
– M2 Series: Built on a 5nm process.
2. Performance:
– CPU and GPU: The M3 series has more cores, higher clock speeds, and enhanced GPU capabilities, leading to faster overall performance.
3. Unified Memory:
– M3 Series: Supports up to 128GB of unified memory (with M3 Max), offering greater flexibility for memory-intensive tasks.
– M2 Series: Supports up to 96GB.
4. Graphics:
– M3 Max: Features increased GPU cores (up to 40 cores) and enhanced graphical performance, making it more suitable for professional-grade graphics work.
5. Display:
– Both generations feature similar Liquid Retina XDR displays, but the M3 models benefit from the improved GPU for better rendering and graphical output.
6. Battery Life:
– The M3 series offers improved energy efficiency, potentially extending battery life, though official claims are similar.
7. Machine Learning and AI:
– The M3 chips include enhanced Neural Engine capabilities, improving performance for machine learning tasks.
January 2023 Models:
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| 16″ M2 Pro
12-Core CPU sku MNW83LL/A sku MNWC3LL/A MSRP $2499 |
16″ M2 Pro
12-Core CPU sku MNW93LL/A sku MNWD3LL/A MSRP $2699 |
16″ M2 Max
12-Core CPU sku MNWA3LL/A sku MNWE3LL/A MSRP $3499 |
Apple offers the three base configurations listed above. Available custom options for each configuration include the following:
| 12-Core M2 Pro/512GB: | Apple | Apple EDU |
|---|---|---|
| M2 Max 12-Core CPU 30-Core GPU: |
$200 | $280 |
| M2 Max 12-Core CPU 38-Core GPU: |
$400 | $360 |
| 32GB RAM: | $400 | $360 |
| 64GB RAM: | $800 | $720 |
| 96GB RAM: | $1200 | $1080 |
| 1TB SSD: | $200 | $180 |
| 2TB SSD: | $600 | $540 |
| 4TB SSD: | $1200 | $1080 |
| 8TB SSD: | $2400 | $2160 |
| 12-Core M2 Pro/1TB: | ||
| M2 Max 12-Core CPU 30-Core GPU: |
$200 | $150 |
| M2 Max 12-Core CPU 38-Core GPU: |
$400 | $360 |
| 32GB RAM: | $400 | $360 |
| 64GB RAM: | $800 | $720 |
| 96GB RAM: | $1200 | $1080 |
| 2TB SSD: | $400 | $360 |
| 4TB SSD: | $1000 | $900 |
| 8TB SSD: | $2200 | $1980 |
| 12-Core M2 Max/1TB: | ||
| 64GB RAM: | $400 | $360 |
| 96GB RAM: | $1200 | $1080 |
| 2TB SSD: | $400 | $360 |
| 4TB SSD: | $1000 | $900 |
| 8TB SSD: | $2200 | $1980 |
In January 2023, Apple released updated 16″ MacBook Pros with M2 Pro and M2 Max CPUs. The Apple M2 processor is an 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU chip with 64GB of unified memory and a 120GB/s memory bandwidth. The M2 Pro is an 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU chip with 16GB to 96GB of unified memory and a 200GB/s memory bandwidth. Lastly, the M2 Max is a 12-core CPU and 30-core GPU chip with 32GB to 96GB of unified memory and a 400GB/s memory bandwidth. All the chips feature the same 16-core Neural Engine. The M2 Pro and M2 Max chips offer up to 20% greater CPU performance and 30% faster GPU performance than the M1 Pro and M1 chips.
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November 2021 Models:
| 16″ M1 Pro
10-Core CPU sku MK183LL/A sku MK1E3LL/A MSRP $2499 |
16″ M1 Pro
10-Core CPU sku MK193LL/A sku MK1F3LL/A MSRP $2699 |
16″ M1 Max
10-Core CPU sku MK1A3LL/A sku MK1H3LL/A MSRP $3499 |
Apple offers the three base configurations listed above. Available custom options for each configuration include the following:
| 10-Core M1 Pro/512GB: | Apple | Apple EDU |
|---|---|---|
| M1 Max 10-Core CPU 24-Core GPU: |
$200 | $280 |
| M1 Max 10-Core CPU 32-Core GPU: |
$400 | $360 |
| 32GB RAM: | $400 | $360 |
| 64GB RAM: | $800 | $720 |
| 1TB SSD: | $200 | $180 |
| 2TB SSD: | $600 | $540 |
| 4TB SSD: | $1200 | $1080 |
| 8TB SSD: | $2400 | $2160 |
| 10-Core M1 Pro/1TB: | ||
| M1 Max 10-Core CPU 24-Core GPU: |
$200 | $150 |
| M1 Max 10-Core CPU 32-Core GPU: |
$400 | $360 |
| 32GB RAM: | $400 | $360 |
| 64GB RAM: | $800 | $720 |
| 2TB SSD: | $400 | $360 |
| 4TB SSD: | $1000 | $900 |
| 8TB SSD: | $2200 | $1980 |
| 10-Core M1 Max/1TB: | ||
| 64GB RAM: | $400 | $360 |
| 2TB SSD: | $400 | $360 |
| 4TB SSD: | $1000 | $900 |
| 8TB SSD: | $2200 | $1980 |
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November 2019 Models:
| 16″ 2.6GHz
16-inch TFT Retina Display sku MVVJ2LL/A sku MVVL2LL/A MSRP $2399 |
16″ 2.3GHz
16-inch TFT Retina Display sku MVVK2LL/A sku MVVM2LL/A MSRP $2799 |
Apple introduced the 16″ MacBook Pro in November 2019 with an improved keyboard, larger and brighter display, 100Wh battery, AMD Radeon Pro 5000M series graphics, and support for up to 64GB RAM and 8TB SSD storage.
READ OUR MOST RECENT 16″ MACBOOK PRO REVIEW
May 2019 Models:
| 15″ 2.6GHz
15.4-inch TFT Retina Display sku MV902LL/A sku MV922LL/A MSRP $2399 |
15″ 2.3GHz
15-inch TFT Retina Display sku MV912LL/A sku MV932LL/A MSRP $2799 |
Apple updated their line of 15″ Touch Bar MacBook Pros for 2019 with new 9th generation Intel processors, with up to 8-Cores available, and 4th generation butterfly keyboards.
READ OUR MOST RECENT 15″ MACBOOK PRO REVIEW
July 2018 Models:
| 15″ 2.2GHz
15.4-inch TFT Retina Display sku MR932LL/A sku MR962LL/A MSRP $2399 |
15″ 2.6GHz
15-inch TFT Retina Display sku MR942LL/A sku MR972LL/A MSRP $2799 |
Apple updated their line of 15″ and 13″ Touch Bar MacBook Pros for 2018 with new 8th generation Intel “Coffee Lake” processors, updated DDR4 memory, True Tone displays, 3rd generation butterfly keyboards, availability of 32GB RAM in some configurations, and updated graphics.
READ OUR MOST RECENT 2018 15″ MACBOOK PRO REVIEW
June 2017 Models:
| 15″ 2.8GHz
15.4-inch TFT Retina Display sku MPTR2LL/A sku MPTU2LL/A MSRP $2399 |
15″ 2.9GHz
15-inch TFT Retina Display sku MPTT2LL/A sku MPTV2LL/A MSRP $2799 |
Apple updated 15″ MacBook Pros in June 2017. Building on 2016 models, the 15-inch MacBook Pro gets Intel Kaby Lake Core i5 and i7 CPUs up to 3.1 GHz with up to 4.0 GHz Turbo Boost. The upgraded 15-inch MacBook comes standard with a formerly optional Radeon Pro 555 discrete graphics processor unit (GPU) with 2GB of dedicated video memory, with a Radeon Pro 560 and 4GB memory available as a build-to-order option.
READ OUR MOST RECENT 2017 15″ MACBOOK PRO REVIEW
October 2016 Models:
| 15″ 2.6GHz
15.4-inch TFT Retina Display sku MLH32LL/A sku MLW72LL/A MSRP $2399 |
15″ 2.7GHz
15-inch TFT Retina Display sku MLH42LL/A sku MLW82LL/A MSRP $2799 |
Apple updated 15″ MacBook Pros in October 2016 with faster CPUs and beefer graphics. The new models build on previous generation models, which are thinner and lighter than before with a new aluminum design featuring an enhanced keyboard with retina, multi-touch Touch Bar and Touch ID. Available in Space Gray and Silver, the MacBook Pros have trackpads twice as large as before while doing away with the optical drive. Four Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, ports are included with each model allowing, for the first time, for the power cord to be plugged into the computer on either side. Retina displays are brighter and more color-rich than before.
Apple also introduced a 13″ MacBook Pro with traditional function keys and two Thunderbolt 3 ports for $1499. It includes a 2.0GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Intel Iris 540 graphics, 8GB RAM, and a 256GB SSD. This particular 13″ model is meant to replace the 13″ MacBook Air and is available to ship right away.
READ OUR MOST RECENT 2016 15″ MACBOOK PRO REVIEW
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