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Apple MacBook Pro 16" M3 Pro

Apple M3 Pro (18-core GPU) · Apple M3 Pro · 36GB RAM · 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR
$2,999
B+
66/100 overall
Apple MacBook Pro 16" M3 Pro is a creator laptop built around the Apple M3 Pro and Apple M3 Pro (18-core GPU), paired with 36GB RAM and a 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR display. It weighs 4.8 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, 36 GB unified memory means the system can runs ~32b llms locally. At $2,999, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 66/100 (tier B+).

Specifications

BrandApple
CategoryCreator
GPUApple M3 Pro (18-core GPU)
CPUApple M3 Pro
RAM36 GB
VRAM18 GB (unified)
Screen16.2" Liquid Retina XDR
Weight4.8 lbs
Battery (claimed)22 hrs
Battery (realistic)~12.1 hrs
Price (USD)$2,999

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierB+ · 66/100
GPU score48/100
CPU score76/100
AI / LLM capability~39B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~32B LLMs locally
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