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Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 (base)

Apple M3 (10c GPU) · Apple M3 (8c CPU) · 16GB RAM · 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR
$1,599
B-
60/100 overall
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 (base) is a creator laptop built around the Apple M3 (8c CPU) and Apple M3 (10c GPU), paired with 16GB RAM and a 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR display. It weighs 3.4 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 22 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~12.1 hours of real-world use. For local AI workloads, 16 GB unified memory means the system can runs ~13b llms locally. At $1,599, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 60/100 (tier B-).

Specifications

BrandApple
CategoryCreator
GPUApple M3 (10c GPU)
CPUApple M3 (8c CPU)
RAM16 GB
VRAM10 GB (unified)
Screen14.2" Liquid Retina XDR
Weight3.4 lbs
Battery (claimed)22 hrs
Battery (realistic)~12.1 hrs
Price (USD)$1,599

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierB- · 60/100
GPU score28/100
CPU score62/100
AI / LLM capability~14B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~13B LLMs locally
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