Base vs Top M3 Max MacBook Pro - ULTIMATE Comparison!
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14/30c vs 16/40c M3 Max - 00:00
Geekbench 6 CPU - 00:38
Geekbench 6 Metal - 00:59
Figma Web Design - 01:21
3D Mark Wildlife Gaming - 02:00
Blender 3D Rendering - 02:30
Logic Pro Test - 04:25
X Code Programming - 05:26
Cinebench 2024 GPU - 05:59
Thermal Throttling Test - 06:39
Cinebench 2024 CPU - 09:23
Lightroom Photo Editing - 09:40
Final Cut Video Editing - 10:40
8K Raw Video Editing - 11:14
Battery Life Comparison - 13:01
Is it worth spending $500 More? - 13:21
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because of the huger (v)RAM (max 128gb) this machine is a beast for deep learning inference. Could you do a test that compares the performance of between the binned model and the full model for machine learning inference? You could use open source models like llama using LLM studio
Hi guys. Are the gloves work with touchscreens accurately?
Got my 14-core Max shipped to me today. Feel great about the purchase, it'll still last many years.
Another helpful video to weed through Apple's consumer chicanery lol. Also, glad to see the Canon 8K playback test again. It's sad more reviewers don't touch on this. Scrubbing through the timeline, moving clips around, stopping and starting clips to mark intro and exit points - that's real life editing. Exporting is good to know, but I feel like computer have made significant enough strides in this regard that it's not as big a deal as it was on the Intel Macs.
All that I care is about 8k from Canon. That’s my heaviest task
I would love to see more focus on the timeline experience in video editing. Davinci shows the number of frames that are displayed during playback - which could help bring the numbers to support the test. Exports are usually a "set and walk away" for most users, so render differences are not that important. Timeline experience is by far the most interesting one. It's great that you've touched briefly on it, but many of us would love to see even more on the topic.
Also coming back to your other videos it would be great to see which config you'd pick as the optimal one for the 14". Personally, I like that form factor so much more than the chunky 16, but I wouldn't want to waste my money by getting a spec that is choked by the temps. Is there anything in particular that you could recommend to get the most performance out of the 14"?
I would look forward to seeing results for the 14 inch M3 Pro MB Pro 12/18 with particular interest in thermal / fan noise performance.
Yeah, timeline scrubbing in Premiere Pro and Davinci on say a 10mins project with effects added, that is what I'd love to know about. I ordered the 16inch macbook pro base model but would upgrade if timeline scrubbing was noticeably better on the max
I would agree that working on timelines, playback etc for various codec’s would be great. That by far is more important than render times. I would suggest video codecs such as Arri Raw, RED Raw 8K and 6K, canon raw - basically a number of raw codecs on timelines with and without effects etc. timeline playback would be more interesting for these two 16” as well as the 14” for these video timeline tests.
Keep up the great work guys!!!
Precisely. No one cares if it takes 4 or 5 more mins to render. The actual EDITING experience needs to be buttery.
we need this, most computers can't handle a lot of effects live in full res like denoising, glow, and grain in resolve esp with 6k or 8k raw RED footage@@wrenboy2726
great tests! It's cool to see the binned M3 max make less noise. I'd like to see how 16 inch M3 pro compares to that low power M3 max though in terms of fan speed and temps to make a final decision.
The graph at 12:33 says 14" 16c/40c, but is it supposed to be 14c/30c like in the other graphs?
Wish you would have tested both Max variants in the 14-inch form factor to compare thermals and fan acoustics.
I also interested mainly in the 14-inch 30 vs 40 core, because there the thermals are at the limits
I think this is the question everybody freaking asking, and nobody has the answer to. M3 max with 30 GPU cores in the 14 inch is what EVERYONE is asking for. Specifically comparing it to the m3 max 40 core GPU
I returned my 14 inch binned m3 max for the 16 inch because it was so easy to get the fans going
@@qooqleminus4742 oh that's a bad sign... I hoped it improved from M2 Max binned > M3 Max binned
@@qooqleminus4742 how easy are you talking about, like light-medium use or when you were really hammering the thing?
Thank you SO MUCH for this video. Exactly what I was looking for.
I just got a new work machine ordered by my employer. They always order a standard config for us devs, and it's currently the base M3 Max 14". First I was a bit worried because I heard that the M3 Max 14" gets hot and loud pretty quickly. Now I'm really happy and really looking forward to my new machine! Especially after seeing that its compile speeds are a huge upgrade compared to the M2 Max and M3 Pro, but only marginally slower than the maxed-out M3 Max. This will be a massive upgrade from my current 16" i9!
So far so good?
@@nickb5091 SO WHAT!
*The only advantage the unbinned version has is in gaming performance. 31% more frames.*
When Mac has not much game on it anyway. So no difference
All the results were 20-25% better, but some benchmarks you said were like “waaay faster/bigger”, and some were “just 5 seconds”, as if the difference is smaller))
Wow nice review, i got the base model M3max 16 and glad i didnt go crazy with going after the the top end one. I use it for photography and the occasional videos. I am coming from a 2021 M1pro 14 and 16 inch Intel Mac
Curious to see 14 ‘ 14/30 vs 16/40. I’ve ordered the 14’ 16/40. But will be nice to compare the two, no one has done it yet.
yes i agree would like to see that comparison - i got the 14/30
Hey how it is your 16/40 14"
@@boganx1291 no problems at all, use fan software if temps bother you but performance does not suffer for me. If I ever want totally silent operation I just run it in low power mode and it’s whisper quiet while still being very performant. But even in automatic it never gets loud really.
I use it to code (docker sql instance, parallels for windows forms, vs code in Mac) and play ffxiv/wow does all that easily (even in low power mode).
@@boganx1291I think he’s now cooking on it😅
Hi! Pls do test with premiere and after effects with the m3 max. Thank you. Greetings from Perú
quality review! would like the see the same comparison for the 14'
Would you rather take the 14 core cpu with 96gb ram or the 16 core cpu with 64gb ram. I am an architect and mostly have to work with cad programs, 3d files, illustrator and renderings. Again a very nice video! thank you!
hey, im planning to buy the 16 CPU 40 gpu model. will it affect the battery life if I maxed out the specs compared to base?
Let’s see the unbinned M1 Pro vs M2 pro vs M3 pro 14 inch MacBook Pro. I thinks that’s one of the most applicable comparisons we want to see
Binned means better. Stop using it wrongly like the clown in this video who decided to use words he doesn't understand.
How about unbinned M3 Pro vs binned M3 Max comparison ? These will be probably the models to buy, so it is interesting to compare.
Unbinned M3 Pro will be eaten alive by binned M3 Max. Just look at the core counts: 6p6e vs 10p4e. It won't even be close!
@@chuckaeronut yeah, that is clear. I’m interested in the price/performance ratio. Here in Europe the difference is up to 600 Euro, which is a lot. Most probably the max is a better option altogether, but still - interesting.
Hi
Instead of doing only rendering test in DCC Software, can you test the playback of a camera animation in the Blenderor Cinema 4D scene you’ve used in the demo ?
When doing 3D graphics we don’t render all the time but much more move in scene, check animation deformers and such ?
The Cinebench multicore 10 min throttling test, is that GPU heavy as well? Like, does the test utilize the GPU and the CPU together at 100% for the duration of the test? Or is the GPU completely idle during this test?
You need to add Topaz Video Benchmark for AI comparative performance. For example how long takes X machine to upscale 1080p to 4k in proteus auto, and you can use the same clip always to reference.
I appreciate the Logic Pro tests, this has been the test I’ve been waiting for. That difference was far greater than I was expecting so has made my decision thank you!
Does increasing the amount of ram affect the number of tracks it can handle?
@@arfythat would have had a big effect because of the increased ram yes :)
@@arfyram, performance cores, and SSD bandwidth all play a role.
you will never ever come close to 100 tracks so it's doesn't really matter
@@bartekxoxo3641 some of those who score films can easily approach 100 tracks
This is amazing! Do you know if the m3 max will run Os Ventura? I have the M1 MBP 16. I would love to just migrate it over, but I know it ships with Sonoma that isn't certified for many music plugins. Appreciate the help, love your videos. You are appreciated!
do you have comparison for base vs top m3 pro macbook pro 14 inch?
I want to know the comparison of Base M3 Pro 11/14 vs Top M3 Pro 12/18
which one should I get
i need to replace my old intel macbook pro. i ame thinking about the 16“ macbook pro with the m3 max unbinned 64gb and 2t ssd. use it for photography, video and complex statistical moddeling in r with huge datasets. is 64 gb enough or do i need to go for 128?
Thanks for that cool video! Can you pleas tell me where i can see what plugins and settings you used exactly for LOGIC Pro? Would be very nice! Thanks Bernd
Great video, is it the same for M3 Pro?
Please test the M3 max 14 cores vs M3 pro 12 cores on 14 inch, to see if the max still throttles or not and the M3 pro still is the best choice for 14 inch size.
This could help many to decide which is the best configuration for their macbooks pro (many, me included, doesnt want something big like 16 inch mbp). Thanks !
328 vs 275 is quite a difference. Most electronic music production sessions are around a 100-to-130 tracks but extra cores will help with running more plugins so long as they're instantiated on their own respective tracks. That's why I ordered the full fat Max with 16 cores. CPU is most important for my workflow with RAM being second.
That extra ~20% will make a big difference. I think I will be getting this too
Depending on what DAW you use a majority of them (ex Logic, Pro Tools and a couple others)Daws dont use all the cores and currently the developers are not providing any info if they ever will.
I’m planning to upgrade as well. I currently got the 16inch MacBook with the I7 intel CPU. This shit is straight trash. The fans are literally turning up while just watching UA-cam videos.
I‘m using it for music production. For mixing and mastering pop songs & HipHop Songs with a lot of plugins.
Tbh I rarely get over 20-25 tracks though since I don’t produce electronic music.
So the 14c/30c M3 Max should be enough right?
What y’all think?
@@kma997 Yep for sure. It's the better choice as well. 30gpu cores should keep things nice, cool and quiet.
Thank you! I love your reviews
Plz compare the battery life of top m3 pro and base m3 max
Is the 14 or 16 inch? Perhaps it doesn't matter but I don't recall you saying.
What is loaded on the Logic tracks? Kontakt libraries? Serum? Any vst fx? Or just plain audio? Because that alone can make a huge difference. Being media composer on a budget it may seem the best option would be binned version and to spend the extra money on 96gb memory (useful for those orchestral behemoth VSTis). Yet since I don't know anything about what is on those tracks, the test is not as useful as it could be.
the 16-core processor uses more energy, but it also finishes faster and stay more time in idle. That's the reason for the difference in battery consumption.
Can you please do a comparison between binned VS unbinned version of M3Pro MacBook Pros? I’m in the market to upgrade to that laptop (with 36gb ram and 512GB storage) from my 2015 base MacBook Pro and I’m planning to play some AAA games in addition to work and video and photo editing. So would extra 4 GPU cores on the unbinned M3Pro chip be worth the price of the upgrade?
Awesome. This is what I was looking for.. Great comparison. Thanks
Hi! Pls do test with premiere and after effects with the m3 max. Thank you.
Please test the MacBooks on low power mode. The M3 Pro is the ONLY model with 6 efficiency cores. Battery life must be insane
Looking for a 16” M3 Max for gaming and learning to code. Best Buy has both models on sale for $3000. That’s $500 off for the 36gb Ram and $1000 off on the 48gb Ram.
Any suggestions?
Performance is an interesting subject. Sometimes it really matters and sometimes not really. It all comes down to time and if that time means money.
What I mean is when working with video one has to really balance how much of a benefit saving a few minutes really is per project. We spend most of our time importing, organizing, cutting, grading and telling a story when we edit. Exporting typically represents a small portion of the overall time spent on a project. If a video takes 30 minutes to export vs 25 minutes that isn't really going to make or break the project. It's rare to need to save those extra couple of minutes.
Obviously a tight deadline situation is a factor like putting together an edit at 4:00 for the 5:00 news. Thats not a common situation however and saving a minute isn't likely going to matter much for that deadline or a short form piece like that.
Same for 3D rendering. If a long project is going to take 8 hours to render then only taking 7 hours isn't likely going to have a huge impact on the delivery of that project. In both cases one just lets it run overnight. More speed is always welcome of course but 3D impact darts to be measured more by 2x, 3x, 4x performance for real world benefits and not small incremental differences of 5% to 20%.
I rarely max out the Mac computers anymore because they cost a premium and rarely have much real world impact on earning money and getting tasks done. It's more for bragging rights. Each new generation will end up being faster anyway. Thats why I get a more mid tier Mac and trade them in every 2-3 years while they still have decent trade in value.
What’s the Best Value Macbook ?
I was waiting for this video!!! Thanks Max!!!
Was high power mode on or off for these tests? Does 14" still not have high power mode? The 14" needs high power mode more than 16"
Great review!
Would you say that it is worth going with M3 Max or should you stick to the Pro?
Exactly what I am thinking of getting. Coming from the M1 Pro... Moving up to the M3 Max (Base model). Oh... Can you do a comparison please please please. M1 Pro vs M3 Max base model. Thank you! THANK YOU!
As backend software dev its the M3 Max 14 cores for me. I don't need the greatest graphics and a few seconds build/compile time difference doesn't matter that much. I also like to work on a wider screen so 14inch is out of the picture even though it will save me a bit. For game devs maybe investing in the 16cores M3 Max will benefit you in the long run. Thanks for the video.
@maxtechofficial - will you do a 14" MBP 14c/30 vs 16" MBP 14c/30 comparison?
This is the one I've been waiting for! Thank you!!
Nice, great comparison as I'm getting my 30 core gpu model tomorrow. Doesn't seem like too much of a difference for the most part.
Please compare the base binned m3 pro with the unbinned m3 pro
This is what I’ve been waiting for.
I think the 16 core model is definitely worth it. For $500 more you get 12 extra gbs of memory, 2 extra cpu cores, 10 extra gpu cores and a faster memory bandwidth at 400gb/s compared to 300 gb/s
On 16” definitely but on 14” it’s interesting if 14/30 will run cooler and quieter as the 16/40 is not a good user experience and it heat throttles.
@@DigiDriftZone Oh yeah, on the 14" get the binned version for sure
I would happily trade a bit of performance for quieter operation.
Sure that sounds nice on paper. However, the real-world performance numbers showed it didn’t really make that much of a difference. Yes, it’s faster. But not fast enough to justify a $500 spend.
@@MaxTechOfficial The biggest question I keep seeing over and over in many video comments is will the binned version on the 14" make a big difference in noise / heat / battery.
can you test the bandwith somehow? 100 - 150 and 200gb/s should be a difference ... not always the ram for cpu/gpu-count. Some say stick with the M1 as it has more bandwidth internally
I've decided to go for the M3 Max with a 16-core CPU and 40 GPU cores, featuring 48 GB of RAM, due to the higher memory capacity. This configuration costs an additional $500. I spent a lot of time considering my options, but I'm completely satisfied with this setup. Also, it's worth mentioning that he's the only one who makes such videos, and they really help with making the right choice.
I just couldn't justify cracking the $4k barrier. I went with the 14/30 . I envy you though 😊
i went with the same , nice bit of kit
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What settings did you use for the blender render? I’m getting 4.83 sec with 1089.85M of memory on the m3 pro with the default image render of that same scene.
Are these the 16 inch ?
I’m really curious about the binned 14 inch
great video as usual! I missed the Xcode test! :)
Fantastic video! I really appreciate the thorough comparison you've provided. If possible, could you also include a comparison involving LLM(Large Language Models) generation and Stable Diffusion image creations? It would be incredibly helpful. Thank you!
Can you do a binned m3 max vs fully m2 max chip?
Another great comparison vid guys
As a PhD in Computer Engineering, the space-black colored base M3Max with 36 GB of DDR5 RAM is fine for my needs. With discounts, I acquired it for $1800--M1Max trade-in plus $500 of my Apple Cash. For mobile work, M3Max is a beast. For gaming, I'm still rolling with a LG - UltraGear 45” OLED Curved WQHD 240Hz 0.03ms FreeSync and NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible Gaming Monitor with HDR10 monitor, a W11 desktop, and a 4090.
Good video. interesting to look at and compare with windows gaming laptops for the same price
Thanks for the review. I went with the less expensive model and upgraded the storage to 2TBs instead. Totally worth it.
In 1 month “I was wrong again”😂😂😂
I would love to see you compare 14 inches M3 16gb ram with M3 pro 18gb ram, what would be better
Does Figma really use the laptops cpu? I bet it is just rendered on the servers. And the file itself is also probably streamed at different zoom levels. Probably the same export times on a macbook air.
I feel that you need a new or extra Lightroom test. Need to see how long AI noise reduction takes as that is so damn slow. Also using the masking brush tool to see how it lags. Export is a set and forget task which doesn’t really show workflow.
7 seconds for a canon r6 raw file to denoise
Is that with the base or the top?
@@Scott-yn3qq on the top!
Do the same with the 14 inch chasis please.
This lets us know that the M3 ultra binned version will be the best value for 3D rendering.
I hope I get a response before this day gets started. I bought the 14inch MacBookPro M3Max with the following specs! 14 Core CPU, 30 Core GPU, 36GB of unified memory. I believe = max 300GB/‘s memory bandwidth. My question is this.,. I will ONLY use this laptop for editing 1080p and some 4k files (drone footage) maybe some 4k DSLR footage as well with a lot of 3rd party plug in’s for Final Cut Pro X like Titles, Generators, Effects and transitioning etc… should I return this product and upgrade to 64 GB of unified memory with 16 core CPU and 40core GPU? Which by the way would = Max 400GB/s memory bandwidth! OH and does 14” vs 16” make a difference with the same exact specs? Thank you in advance.
What did you do? If you stayed with the 14c cpu, how is it working for those tasks?
Is it a 14-inch or 16-inch model?
Is there going to be a video about the 128GB RAM option on the Macbooks?
I need this so bad for the 14"....
Hi Max you've always done awesome work testing latest apple gears! I'm looking to upgrade to M3 Max but the one the only issue still keeps me from making the purchase is RAM. I'm currently using an 2019 intel i9 MBP with 64GB ram running Catalina, and iStat menu shows 50% RAM is already eaten up based on a 30-day statistics. Therefore I'm believe I need more RAM than 64GB - 96GB should be enough and 128GB might be overkill: the reason is (1) with the intel Mac the AMD graphic has its own VRAM while the M3 unifies VRAM and system RAM which I guess it means you need a little greater unified RAM than the intel models (2) taken into consideration growing RAM needs for future Mac apps. Therefore may I ask that how much unified RAM, the 16/40 and 14/30 core M3 Max you tested have, respectively? The the most stressful scenario for GPU with my work is using Davinci Resolve to edit multiple 4K ProRes footage (including editing/color grading/a little basic fusion /a little basic fairlight but may including multiple audios), then deliver to H264/H265 final product. Could you kindly advise on what config I should get - I already have 4 options in mind: A. 16/40 core w/ 64G B RAM16/40 core w/ 128GB C. 14/30 core with 96GB RAM
Have you thought about adding any game to regular testing? Games on the Mac are becoming more and more relevant, you can already play such AAA titles as Resident Evil 8, lies of pi and Baldur's Gate 3
I bought the binned version, as my older 2018 intel was running so slow, you don't realise the difference until you see them side by side, my friends Air M2 runs much faster downloading large photo files, id say if you need one buy one don't get FOMO, the next generation will be faster and even faster with a M6 in due time
Could yall do more videos on the M3 Pro Chip 14” vs 16”. The max isn’t for regular people and the price is crazy.
I don’t know if you guys have the time to do it, but I’d love to see a comparison like this between a maxed out M1 Max and the binned M3 Max too see if it’s worth upgrading or if the M1 Max still holds its own.
If you have an M1 Max and your usage is not specifically making you money for every minute you're operating then the M1 is more than sufficient. Also, you can buy a 2nd-hand M1 Max for way less than **half** of the price of a new M3 Max. So, you do the math....
@@nowandrew4442M1 max with a 32core gpu is overkill ngl
Nice video, it seems that for most people it's not worthy, but as a Game Developer, I do believe that long terme for some that uses heavy 3D projects ITS a must the 500$ upgrade, what do you think?
Hey Max, can you do a multitasking stress ram comparison between these models? 😄
how about slapping thermal pads on the fan sink and checking the difference?
I know this may be a silly question but I just want to know what the name of the benchmarking/graphing/dashboard app is that shows the cpu speeds per core that can tell if you’re thermal throttling that is always used here. Looks like the old intel power gadget. I can’t quite find out what the name of it is. Can someone point me to this resource? Thanks!
Edit: Nvm. I found it. MX Power Gadget. Just in case anyone else was wondering.
Thank you so much)
Hi Max about video editing: I'm not sure how many time lines there were in the FCPX. IMHO the best way to test the performance/stress of the Mac is: Using Davinci Resolve editing a 4+ timelines of 4K+ videos and then export to an H264/H265 final product -- the FPS at delivery and time estimate for the delivery shows how good your Mac is at video editing because IMO the exporting process stresses the computer the most - CPU-wise and GPU-wise.
The better battery life is most likely due to lower clockspeeds, since it has more hardware to power it will run slightly slower and more efficient.
Could you do a performance difference plugged and unplugged? I think this year’s model has a difference…
You should do these same tests without being in high performance mode. Apple says high performance mode is far more aggressive in cooling, which leads to higher fan noise. What do these machines do in auto mode?
m2 max 12cores cpu 38cores gpu or m3 pro 12cores cpu 18cores gpu? what should i need to buy
Can you compare the M3 Pro 16 inch vs ROG G18 4080? It would be a great comparison since they are about the same price.
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You gotta make a vid with the binned m3 max vs the fastest m3 pro
awesome testing
As your tests show, the decision depends on the use. For audio production, the 16/40 CPU shows a clear advantage.
I make music but I'm no professional by any means. Can someone confirm whether it's practical to consider the test used in this video? I feel like even with beats I've made that were complex I would have 20 tracks at most. On the higher end maybe some artists would use 50, 75? But 270+??! What music would have that many tracks in one song?
@@nasprods789it’s not a good comparison, he’s using the same stock vst just duplicated 300 times.
I record guitar on my pc which has a Ryzen 5900x 12 core cpu and loading up 1 Cory Wong amp sim plugin adds 10 - 15% of my cpu usage. 1 instance of L2 limiter with 8x over sampling adds another 30%. Gulfoss plugins, forget about it it adds too much, UAD plugins, forget about those also they add too much cpu usage
These are extremely popular plugins that everyone uses, and they are plugins where just 1 instance can crush your cpu usage
Although his comparison for music production was not realistic or practical, that’s not really his fault he doesn’t make music so he gets a pass. But it’s still correct that the 16 core is “better” for music production because cpu is always number 1 for that. Better becomes subjective when you know what plugins you are gonna use, also when you consider fan noise when recording live instruments or vocals close to your computer. Me personally I know by heart how much cpu my favorite plugins take up on my pc, I have it memorized because I use them so often.
These machines are so expensive so I would just say if ur gonna get one go all out, if ur already gonna spend thousands, what’s one more for 2 extra cores, just do it.
But I will also say never become the type of person to hoard plugins, there’s a million different plugins for each thing. Get comfortable with sound design, pick no more than 2 favorite reverb, delays, compressors, etc. And keep it simple. The actual music is way more important than the processing
@@nasprods789I think unless you’re doing orchestral production there’s really no scenario where you’d be using 300 tracks. However this is a good way to show that there IS a measureable difference. I may only use 10-50 tracks but, once I start adding multiple plugins/efx per track and need lower latency for live performance/tracking, you will likely start to find the limits of your hardware. It’s nice to give your system a little headroom especially if you plan on keeping this 5-10 years, especially as newer software releases become more demanding.
It would be cool if you make the same comparison with each model (M3, Pro and Max). Also, could you make a Ray Tracing and rendering test on Epic Games Twinmotion and Unreal Engine?
Would love to see videos about the binned and unbinned version of the M3 Pro chips as well
Planning this as well :)
please PLEASE could you SHARE your THOUGHTS on M3 Pro 14 GPU vs 18 GPU
what about throughput to and from the disk/ssd?
Decided on the 16 core as a replacement for my 2016 MbP. I think it will be faster.
Good tests from you guys as always. But I come to a different conclusion. For example when doing the Lightroom test is done with way more pics you will note an bigger difference or test it with a complex DR-Timeline., in every respect the non binned is better and for really demanding users the better choice.
No one is taking about how long the apps are taking to open up compared to the M1 .. like premier pro etc
. Please do a video 🙏🙏