Apple Plans to Release New MacBook Pro with 3nm Chip in 2023

According to a preview of an upcoming DigiTimes story revealed today, Apple plans to deliver a new MacBook Pro in the third quarter of 2023. This new model will feature an updated chip made using the sophisticated 3nm process TSMC developed.

Improved Performance with 3nm CPUs

According to insiders within the industry, the preview states that the upcoming iteration of Apple’s MacBook Pro would have 3nm CPUs when released in the third quarter of this year.

The rumor most likely refers to Apple’s forthcoming announcement of a new 13-inch MacBook Pro equipped with the company’s next-generation M3 chip. Apple still needs to make this information public. Compared to the M2 chip found in the currently available 13-inch MacBook Pro, which is based on 5nm technology, the performance of the M3 chip, which will be built using TSMC’s 3nm process, is likely to be significantly improved, as will its power efficiency.

Possible Release Date and Product Lineup

Mark Gurman of Bloomberg suggested that the first Macs equipped with the M3 CPU would go on sale as early as October. As a result, a launch will occur in the fourth quarter rather than in the third quarter. In any event, the likelihood of Apple publicly announcing the M3 processor later this year is growing stronger. The next-generation 13-inch MacBook Pro, 13-inch MacBook Air, and 24-inch iMac will most likely have the processor when released. When exactly the M3 processor is modified to work with the 15-inch MacBook Air released just the previous month needs to be specified.

Expected Design Changes and Updates

The 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 chip was the last model to receive an update from Apple in June 2022, and its price in the United States began at $1,299 then. The laptop’s overall design is seven years old, and it is the only Mac still in production that uses a Touch Bar rather than traditional function keys. It might be clearer if the next model will significantly alter the overall design.

Future Updates and Product Line Expansion

It is anticipated that Apple will update the iPad Pro in the first half of 2024, bringing 3nm technology to its high-end tablet. This update will likely include the M3 chip and an OLED display. In addition, the release of new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models equipped with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips is anticipated for the coming year. In the future, a Mac Studio and Mac Pro equipped with an M3 Ultra chip is also possible.