Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Nov 2023) — M3 Pro 12-core, 18-core GPU: specs and comparison

Performance score

Overall score (0–100) 16.2″, 120 Hz, 18 GB, 2.14 kg

22.87

37.33

Apple M3 Pro GPU 18-coreGraphics score

8.41

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Nov 2023) — M3 Pro 12-core, 18-core GPU scores 22.87 out of 100 (average of CPU and graphics) and ranks 3639 among 8345 laptops.

A laptop's score is the average of its CPU and graphics scores by our calculation, not a benchmark. Graphics are counted at their power (TGP) in this very laptop: the same RTX 4070 at 60 W is slower than at 140 W.

FPS in 10 popular games

Resolution:

Game	Low	Medium	High	Ultra
Counter-Strike 2	135–175	105–135	80–105	60–80
Fortnite	130–170	100–135	75–105	55–80
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced	45–65	35–50	25–40	20–27
Cyberpunk 2077	50–65	35–50	25–40	22–29
Rust	40–60	30–45	25–33	19–25
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS	80–110	60–85	45–65	35–50
Apex Legends	90–120	70–95	55–75	40–55
ELDEN RING	50–70	40–55	30–45	24–31
Red Dead Redemption 2	75–100	55–75	45–60	30–45
Baldur's Gate 3	55–75	40–55	30–45	24–32

Approximate. Estimated from the games' system requirements with this laptop's CPU and GPU (at its power limit here), ±15–20%.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

MacBook Pro: Apple M3 Pro 12-core

226

faster than 77% of tested · runs: 45

GPU rendering (Blender)

MacBook Pro: Apple M3 Pro GPU 18-core

1756

faster than 74% of tested · runs: 30

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026. For laptops: the typical result of this CPU and GPU across different laptops, not adjusted to this model's power limit.

Description

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Nov 2023) — M3 Pro 12-core, 18-core GPU is a laptop by Apple, released in Q4 2023. It has the Apple M3 Pro 12-core, Apple M3 Pro GPU 18-core graphics, 18 GB of unified and 512 GB of storage, with a 16.2″ Mini LED screen, 3456×2234 at 120 Hz.

Overview

Overall score (0–100)	22.87
Processor	Apple M3 Pro 12-core
CPU score	37.33
Graphics card	Apple M3 Pro GPU 18-core
Graphics score	8.41
Brand	Apple
Model code	117737
Release date	Q4 2023
OS at launch	macOS

Display

Screen size	16.2″
Resolution	3456×2234
Refresh rate	120 Hz
Display type	Mini LED

Memory

RAM	18 GB unified
Storage	512 GB

Battery and body

Battery	100 Wh
Weight	2.14 kg

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