The target to beat is an increment of 18% CPU performance and 35% GPU performance compared to last generation.
This was considered a "bad" increase by parts of the community.
But according to tech youtubers, 3nm will solve everything. Even though the chip industry are waving red flags about first gen 3nm (N3) being pretty lackluster, and that historically while shrinking is important architectural overhauls usually incur a similar level of increase.
So if the M3 doesn't clear both those marks I will have such a good time annoying everyone about it