> 2. I assume Apple compared the M3 to M1 because most of the customers they are targeting are still on the M1. I feel like this is giving Apple the benefit of

> 2. I assume Apple compared the M3 to M1 because most of the customers they are targeting are still on the M1. I feel like this is giving Apple the benefit of the doubt. Most people here wouldn't say the same of Intel if they started comparing to 2 or 3 generations ago. No, most likely they're comparing to M1 because it's the biggest difference that is still plausible to explain.