Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Pro 11CPU 14GPU, 2023)

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Display BrightnessMethod1300 nitsLab measured

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Display RefreshMethod120 HzLab measured

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Display SizeMethod14.2 inLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1200P Medium Balanced61.0 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1200p MetalFX26.8 fpsLab measured

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Verdict mechanics

What changes the verdict

A product wins when the strong numbers fit the job and the weak numbers stay manageable.

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65Score

Sustained load

Cooling discipline

A fast laptop only keeps its rank when the chassis holds performance without turning loud too quickly.

Mobility

Weight and battery balance

Premium notebooks gain points when power, runtime, display, and carry weight stay in the same lane.

Back to productsOldest value: 2026-05-11Standard unit set

Creator

Profil-Score

Multi-Core-Leistung, Display-Farbtreue und Storage-Speed.

Coverage 30 %

Nicht genug Daten für dieses Profil. Fehlende Metriken: GPU Score, Blender Barbershop Metal, Display Density, SSD Read, Drive Performance Rating, SD Reader Seq Read

Verdict

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Pro 11CPU 14GPU, 2023): when sustained power and portability becomes the buying reason at the buying moment

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Pro 11CPU 14GPU, 2023) is a serious comparison candidate when its strongest numbers match the job.

Pros

+ Strong processor baseline (14030 points)
+ Clear gaming index (32.7 score)
+ Clean standard-unit configuration

Cons

- Long-term ownership cost remains part of the verdict
- The decisive balance sits between power, portability, and calm operation.

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Specifications

Configurations

M3 Pro 11CPU 14GPU

Standard unit

Brand: Apple
Model: MacBook Pro 14-inch
Ports: MagSafe 3; 3x Thunderbolt; HDMI; SDXC; 3.5mm
RAM: 18 GB
CPU: Apple M3 Pro
GPU: Apple M3 Pro GPU
Depth: 221.2 mm
Platform: macOS
Memory type: unified memory
Width: 312.6 mm
Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3
CPU cores: 11
Gpu Cores: 14
Height: 15.5 mm
Model year: 2023
Operating system: macOS
HDR: Yes
Storage type: SSD
Configuration: M3 Pro 11CPU 14GPU
Panel: Liquid Retina XDR
Form factor: 14.2 in
Display size: 14.2 in
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Resolution: 3024x1964
Neural Engine Cores: 16
Memory Bandwidth Gbps: 150
Display Brightness Sdr Nits: 1000
Display Brightness Hdr Peak Nits: 1600

Deep dive

Measurements by group

Open the groups that matter for your decision. The top verdict numbers stay above; this area is for the full measurement trail.

Build / Portability1 measurements+

RAM CapacityMethod18 GBLab measured

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Display3 measurements+

Display BrightnessMethod1300 nitsLab measured

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Display RefreshMethod120 HzLab measured

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Display SizeMethod14.2 inLab measured

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Gaming8 measurements+

Cyberpunk 2077 1200P Medium Balanced61.0 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1200p MetalFX26.8 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1200P RT Medium Performance31.6 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1200P Ultra Balanced26.8 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1600P Medium Balanced39.7 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1600P RT Medium Performance20.0 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1600P Ultra Balanced26.8 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 QHD Ultra26.8 fpsLab measured

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Performance16 measurements+

CPU Multi-CoreMethod14030 pointsLab measured

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CPU Single-CoreMethod3090 pointsLab measured

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Device CPU CoresMethod11 coresLab measured

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Device DepthMethod221.2 mmLab measured

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Device Display HDR Peak BrightnessMethod1600 nitsLab measured

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Device Display Refresh RateMethod120 HzLab measured

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Device Display SDR BrightnessMethod1000 nitsLab measured

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Device Display SizeMethod14.2 inLab measured

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Device Form FactorMethod14.2 inLab measured

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Device GPU CoresMethod14 coresLab measured

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Device HeightMethod15.5 mmLab measured

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Device Memory BandwidthMethod150 GB/sLab measured

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Device Memory CapacityMethod18 GBLab measured

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Device Neural Engine CoresMethod16 coresLab measured

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Device WidthMethod312.6 mmLab measured

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Geekbench GPU ComputeMethod69702 pointsLab measured

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Gaming IndexMethod32.7 scoreLab measured

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