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Introduction to the MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Pro Chip

The MacBook Pro 16-inch with M3 Pro was announced at Apple’s ‘Scary Fast’ event in October 2023, bringing M3 Pro chip improvements, hardware ray tracing, Wi-Fi 6E, and the new Space Black finish to the large-screen professional MacBook.

The MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Pro was praised for its combination of the largest MacBook Pro display with M3 Pro’s improved performance and the distinctive Space Black colour option.

The MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Pro was designed for professionals requiring the largest display, maximum sustained performance, and the longest MacBook battery life with third-generation Apple Silicon.

Features of the MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Pro Chip

1. Large Pro Display & Space Black

The 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR ProMotion display and Space Black finish made a bold statement for professional users.

• 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR ProMotion
• Space Black or Silver
• MagSafe 3 charging
• HDMI 2.1 and SD card reader
• Three Thunderbolt 4 ports
• Wi-Fi 6E

2. M3 Pro Chip

The M3 Pro delivered up to 20% faster performance than M2 Pro with hardware ray tracing for gaming and 3D workflows.

• 12 or 14-core CPU
• 18 or 30-core GPU
• Hardware ray tracing
• Up to 36GB unified memory
• Up to 20% faster than M2 Pro
• Improved memory bandwidth

3. 22-Hour Battery & Audio

Up to 22 hours of battery life and a six-speaker Spatial Audio system.

• Up to 22 hours battery life
• Six-speaker Spatial Audio
• Three studio microphones
• High-impedance headphone jack
• MagSafe 3 fast charging

Conclusion

The MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Pro delivered M3 generation improvements with hardware ray tracing, Space Black, Wi-Fi 6E, and up to 22-hour battery in the largest MacBook Pro form factor — the ultimate professional portable workstation.