M3 MacBook Air vs M2 MacBook Air: Is newer that much better?

Apple has formally launched its new M3-powered MacBook Air in both 13-inch and 15-inch variants. New laptop releases are always exciting but can leave recent purchasers feeling cheated. After all, they just bought a new M2 MacBook Air laptop a few months ago, and now it’s not the new kid on the block anymore. How much better can the M3 MacBook Air be?