iMac M3 2023

iMac M3 2023

iMac

Discontinued
Released: October 30, 2023Discontinued on: October 28, 2024
United States: 1499Japan: 234800

Overview

The iMac "M3" 8-Core CPU/10-Core GPU/4 USB-C Ports (2 Thunderbolt 4/2 USB 3) (2023) model is powered by a 4.05 GHz Apple M3 processor. This CPU has 8 cores (4 performance, 4 efficiency), an 8-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, and 100GB/s of memory bandwidth. It comes with 8 GB of onboard "unified" RAM and either a 256 GB or 512 GB onboard SSD, neither of which are upgradable after purchase.


This system is housed in a very thin aluminum case with flat edges, featuring a 23.5" 4480x2520, 218 PPI, LED-backlit, "True Tone" widescreen "Retina 4.5K" display on a slim aluminum stand. This model was available in six two-tone color schemes—blue (pictured), green, pink, yellow, orange, and purple—plus a classic silver. It also integrates a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, a "studio-quality three-mic array," and a "high-fidelity six-speaker system" with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos support.


Connectivity includes two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports and two USB 3 ports (all with USB-C connectors), a 3.5 mm headphone jack on the left edge, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), and Bluetooth 5.3. Gigabit Ethernet is included by default via a port on the power brick.


Compared to its predecessor, the "2023 M3" iMac is very similar but features a newer, faster processor/GPU, more advanced Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and the option for more RAM if configured at purchase. By default, this iMac shipped with a color-matched wireless "Magic Keyboard with Touch ID" (no numeric keypad) and a wireless "Magic Mouse". For an extra cost at purchase, the mouse could be swapped for a "Magic Trackpad" (US$50) or both could be included (US$129). The keyboard could also be upgraded to include a numeric keypad for US$30.

Evaluation

This higher-end model with the M3 chip was reviewed as a solid evolution from the M1 model. The 10-core GPU, in particular, offered a significant leap in graphics performance thanks to new features like hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading. This resulted in superior performance in 3D rendering and gaming. Support for the latest wireless standards, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, was also a welcome future-proofing improvement. While the design remained unchanged from the M1 model, the internal components were a definite step up, making it a compelling option for users seeking higher performance.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDMac15,5
Apple Model NoA2873 (EMC 8206)
Apple Order NoMQRQ3LL/A
Apple SubfamilyiMac (24", M3 2023)

Price

Price Table
Original Price (US)1499
United States1499
Australia2499
Austria1829
Belgium1849
Brazil16.499
Canada1949
China12499
Denmark14299
Finland1879
France1829
Germany1829
Hong Kong11499
India154900
IndonesiaPending
Ireland1859
Italy1859
Japan234800
Korea2290000
Luxembourg177260
Malaysia7299
Mexico34999
Netherlands1849
New Zealand2899
Norway21.99
Portugal1859
Singapore2199
Spain1849
Sweden22.495
Switzerland1
Taiwan50900
Thailand56900
The Philippines96990
United Kingdom1599
Vietnam41999000

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current Retail1350

Body

Body Table
Form Factor24" iMac M3
Case TypeAll-in-One
Dimensions18.1 x 21.5 x 5.8 in / 46.0 x 54.6 x 14.7 cm
Avg. Weight9.87 lbs / 4.48 kg

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple M3
Processor Speed4.05 GHz
Processors1 (8 Cores)
Architecture64-Bit
System Bus SpeedN/A
L1 Cache192k+128k, 128k+64k x4
L2/L3 Cache16 MB, 4 MB x4
FPUIntegrated
ROM/Firmware TypeProprietary
EFI Architecture64-Bit
Geekbench 4 (SC)Pending
Geekbench 4 (MC)Pending
Geekbench 5 (SC)2285 (3055 GB 6)
Geekbench 5 (MC)10599 (11676 GB 6)

Memory

Memory Table
Standard RAM8 GB
Maximum RAM24 GB
RAM TypeUnified
Motherboard RAM8 GB

Storage

Storage Table
Standard Storage256 GB, 512 GB SSD
Storage InterfaceSoldered
Storage DimensionsSoldered
Standard OpticalNone

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display23.5" Widescreen
Native Resolution4480x2520
Video Card10-Core
Standard VRAMIntegrated
Maximum VRAMIntegrated
VRAM TypeIntegrated
2nd Display SupportDual/Mirroring
2nd Max. Resolution6016x3384
Video (Monitor)2 (Thunderbolt / USB 4)

Audio

Audio Table
Microphone3 (Built-in)
Headphone1
Sound OutNone

Connectivity

Connectivity Table
USB4
USB Ports4
Ethernet1 (RJ-45)
Standard Ethernet10/100/1000Base-T

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity Table
Standard AirPort802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Standard Bluetooth5.3

Power

Power Table
Power1

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed MacOSmacOS 14.1 (23B2073)
Maximum MacOSCurrent
Windows SupportVirtualization
Minimum WindowsNone
Maximum WindowsNone

Accessories

Accessories Table
Incl. KeyboardMagic Keyboard (Touch ID)
Incl. InputMagic Mouse

Upgrades

Upgrades Table
Processor UpgradeSoldered