Apple iMac M3 vs iMac M1: What are the differences?

From iSTYLE, an official Apple distributor, we help you choose your next Mac model. This time, we tell you all the technological and design advances that the iMac 24" Chip M3 has had vs the iMac 24" Chip M1.

iMac 24" Chip M3 vs iMac 24" Chip M1 - Difference in design

As you can see at a glance, the new iMac 24" Chip M3 maintains the elegant and colorful design of the iMac 24" Chip M1. And such a careful finish is worth maintaining over time.

In addition, it also maintains incredible functions perfectly integrated into its design, such as its 1080p FaceTime HD camera. As well as its six high-fidelity speaker systems and its three professional-quality microphones.

What are the differences between iMac 24” M3 & iMac 24” M1’s Display

Like its design, the screen maintains everything you like about the iMac 24" M1 Chip. A 24-inch LED-backlit 4.5K Retina display. Enjoy its wide color gamut and True Tone technology in both models.

Apple iMac Chip M3 vs M1

H2 - iMac 24" Chip M3 vs iMac 24" Chip M1 - Difference in Performance

We get to the critical point! And, in this comparison between iMac models, the magic is inside. With a leap of two chip generations, the 2023 iMac 24" arrives with the powerful M3 chip, compared to the M1 Chip in the iMac 24".

This new Apple M3 chip has:

8 core CPU (4 performance and 4 efficiency)
8-core GPU in the two-port iMac and 10-core in the four-port iMac.

While Apple's M1 chip has:

8 core CPU (4 performance and 4 efficiency)
7-core GPU in the two-port iMac and 8-core in the four-port iMac.

Also read more to know about Apple M3 Chipset vs Apple M2 Chipset

iMac 24” M3 vs iMac 24” M1 - Comparison in specs

Characteristics	iMac 24" M3 Chip	iMac 24" M1 Chip
Screen	24" Retina 4.5K	24" Retina 4.5K
Dimensions	46.1 x 54.7 x 14.7cm	46.1 x 54.7 x 14.7cm
Weight	4.43kg	4.46kg
Chip	M3 (8 cores)	M1 (8 cores)
Unified memory	Up to 24GB	Up to 16GB
Ability	Up to 1TB	Up to 1TB
Compatible accessories	Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse	Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse

Now that you're familiar with both Apple iMac 24" Chip M3 and iMac Chip M1, it's time to choose which is suitable for you: Apple iMac 24" with Chip M3 or Chip M1.

Visit us at any of our iSTYLE Apple Stores or order online from our website and have the Apple iMac 24" with Chip M3 or Chip M1 delivered to the comfort of your home within 24-48 hours all over the UAE.