--- title: "Apple plans to launch M3 chip-powered iMac" description: "Apple is reportedly planning to launch an iMac powered by the M3 chip in 2023 or early 2024" author: "Yashna Bawa" published: 2023-07-18 updated: 2023-07-18 canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/news/3195/apple-plans-to-launch-m3-chip-powered-imac category: "apple" tags: ["apple"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # Apple plans to launch M3 chip-powered iMac Apple is reportedly planning to launch an iMac powered by the M3 chip in 2023 or early 2024. The new iMac is expected to feature a design similar to the current 24-inch iMac, but with a larger screen and more powerful internals. The M3 chip is Apple's next-[generation](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/300788/why-is-heart-attack-increasing-in-the-younger-generation) custom silicon chip, and it is expected to be based on the 3nm [manufacturing](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/167329/improving-productivity-within-the-manufacturing-industry) process. [This will allow the M3 chip to offer significant performance and efficiency improvements over the current M2 chip.](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/302224/10-little-known-facts-about-in-and-out-apple-pay) The new iMac is expected to be available in two models: a standard model with the M3 chip and a higher-end model with the M3 Pro chip. The standard model is expected to have a 24-inch display, while the higher-end model is expected to have a 27-inch display. Both models are expected to feature a bezel-less design, a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, and four [Thunderbolt ports](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/49931/we-just-got-mac-mini-s-at-work-it-has-two-thunderbolt-ports-can-i-hook-up-two-monitors). The higher-end model is also expected to have a mini-LED display and a 12MP Ultra Wide camera. The new iMac is expected to be a [significant upgrade](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/301873/microsoft-windows-11-can-run-on-apple-s-m1-and-m2-macs) over the current model. The M3 chip will offer much [better performance](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/158684/how-can-you-optimize-a-responsive-webpage-for-better-performance-on-various-devices) and efficiency, while the larger screen and higher-[resolution](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12502/looking-for-an-mba-degree-we-guide-you-with-the-perfect-resolution) camera will make it a more compelling option for [creative](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12253/30-stunning-homepage-layouts-from-circle-creative-shop-multipurpose-wordpress-theme) professionals. Here are some of the rumored specifications of the M3 chip-powered iMac: - M3 chip - 3nm manufacturing process - Up to 10 CPU cores - Up to 16 GPU cores - Up to 16GB of unified memory - 2TB of storage - 24-inch or 27-inch display - 1080p FaceTime HD camera - Four Thunderbolt ports - Mini-LED display (higher-end model) - 12MP Ultra Wide camera (higher-end model) The M3 chip-powered iMac is expected to be a major release for Apple, and it is likely to be one of the most popular iMac models ever made. The new iMac will offer a significant performance boost over the current model, and it will also feature a larger screen and more advanced camera. This makes it a compelling option for creative professionals and anyone who wants a powerful and versatile [desktop computer](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96924/what-are-the-hardware-components-of-a-desktop-computer-laptop). The [release date](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/115984/culpa-nuestra-ott-release-date-our-fault-release-time-in-india) of the M3 chip-powered iMac has not yet been announced, but it is expected to be released in 2023 or early 2024. --- Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/news/3195/apple-plans-to-launch-m3-chip-powered-imac Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.