Apple M2 (iPad) vs Apple M3 (iPad)

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Which processor is better? We compared Apple M2 (iPad) with Apple M3 (iPad). Compare, analyze the specifications. Find out their scores in popular benchmarks (GeekBench 6 Single-Core, GeekBench 6 Multi-Core) and who is the winner?

GeekBench 6 Single-Core

Score
M2 (iPad)
2620
M3 (iPad)
3028

GeekBench 6 Multi-Core

Score
M2 (iPad)
9793
M3 (iPad)
11741

CPU cores and architecture

Architecture 4x 2.42 GHz – Apple Blizzard 4x 4.05 GHz
Number of cores 4 4
Instruction Set ARMv8.5-A ARMv8.6-A
Lithography 5 nm 3 nm
Number of transistors 20000 million 25000 million
TDP 20 Watt 20 Watt
Neural Processing Apple Neural Engine Apple Neural Engine

Memory (RAM)

Max amount up to 24 GB up to 24 GB
Memory type LPDDR5 LPDDR5
Memory frequency 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Memory-bus 4x16 bit 4x16 bit

Graphics

GPU name Apple M2 GPU
GPU Architecture Apple GPU
GPU frequency 1398 MHz
Execution units 8
Shaders 1024

Camera, Video, Display

Max screen resolution 2732x2048 2732x2048
Max camera resolution 1x 48MP
Max Video Capture 4K@60fps 4K@60fps
Video codec support H.264 (AVC)
H.265 (HEVC)
VP9
AV1
H.264 (AVC)
H.265 (HEVC)
VP9

Wireless

4G network Yes Yes
5G network Yes Yes
Peak Download Speed 7.5 Gbps 7.5 Gbps
Peak Upload Speed 3 Gbps 3.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth 5.0 5.3
Satellite navigation GPS
Galileo
GLONASS
QZSS
BeiDou
GPS
Galileo
GLONASS
QZSS

Supplemental Information

Launch Date 2022 Quarter 2 2023 Quarter 4
Partnumber APL1109
Vertical Segment Tablets Tablets
Positioning Flagship Flagship