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MacBook Pro with M3 Pro vs. M3 Max

EH21
Enthusiast

I'm considering a new MacBook pro and trying to determine if the M3 pro or M3 max is best for my use. Given the large price difference, if I don't need the max, I'd rather save the money. I work on highly detailed single family residential and duplex projects. 

 

If anybody has suggestions based on their experience, please share!

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Karl Ottenstein
Moderator

See my reply in this M3 thread:

https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Installation-update/M3-MacBook-Pro-Upgrading-from-Dell-XPS/m-p/5...

 

Because of the memory bandwidth difference between the (crippled) Pro and Max, and benchmark scores, the Max is a better and longer-term solution if you can afford it.

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Iozzi
Participant

Hello, just came across your question and wondering if you ever upgraded and which Mac you ended up choosing?