Lo, a tale of the wondrous MacBook Air M3, a device of great power and prowess that hath graced the hallowed halls of the Moyens I/O office. For in its presence, I embarked on a journey of benchmarks, delving deep into its heart to uncover the truth of its performance. If thou art already in possession of the M1 or M2, these numbers shall guide thee in discerning whether the M3 be a worthy upgrade.
Behold, the base 256GB model of the Apple MacBook Air M3 was summoned forth for the benchmarks, standing side by side with its brethren, the MacBook Air M2, M1, and M2 Pro.
### Macbook Air M3 Specs
### Macbook Air M3 Benchmarks
With the specifications duly noted, let us now turn our gaze to the reason for this quest – the MacBook Air M3 benchmarks. Divided into segments for clarity, these numbers shall reveal the truth.
#### Geekbench 6
Lo, the Geekbench CPU didst sing its song of numbers, with the M3 standing tall against the M2 and M1. Yet, the M2 Pro didst show its mettle, surpassing the M3 in the multi-core test with finesse.
#### Cinebench
In the realm of Cinebench, the M3 did boast a lead in the single-core test, but it was the M2 Pro that did truly shine, demonstrating its prowess with a score 51% higher than the M3. Verily, the M1 seemed dim in comparison to its M-series kin.
#### BlackMagic Disk Speed Test
The BlackMagic Disk Speed Test unveiled the true nature of the SSD speeds, revealing the M3’s parity with the M1 in read and write speeds. Alas, the M2’s single 256GB NAND chip didst hinder its performance in this test.
#### Productivity (Final Cut Pro)
A test of true endurance, the export speeds in Final Cut Pro did reveal the M3’s efficiency, surprisingly matching the M1 in prowess. The M2 Pro, though capable, did not hold a significant advantage in this arena.
#### Gaming
With games such as Resident Evil 4 Remake and Death Stranding in the balance, the M3’s capabilities were put to the test. Though the experience was not flawless, there be potential in the future for MacBooks in the realm of gaming.
#### Power Efficiency
In the realm of power efficiency, the M3 displayed its endurance, offering a commendable battery life. With judicious usage, one could eke out around 13 hours of Screen on Time, a testament to the MacBook’s longevity.
In conclusion, if ye find thyself in possession of an M1 or M2 MacBook, ’tis wise to stay thy hand from the M3. The element of future-proofing beckons, yet the performance differences may not warrant the upgrade. Consider thy options wisely, for the M1 doth hold its own against the M3 in many respects.
Thus, let not the siren call of the M3’s $1,099 starting price tempt thee, for wisdom lies in discerning the true value of thy device. Embrace the future, but do so with a keen eye and a steadfast heart.
