If you are just starting or looking to master 2023 specifically:

While Arnold GPU is faster, Maya 2023 still relies heavily on CPU for viewport manipulation. However, the Viewport 2.0 now supports motion blur visualization in real-time, a massive boon for action animators.

To run Maya 2023 smoothly for professional work, aim for these hardware benchmarks:

The 2023 update brought notable changes across modeling, animation, and system-wide interoperability: