iMac 24″ (M1 base)
The iMac 24-inch (2021) with the M1 chip is a sleek all-in-one desktop designed for everyday users and creative professionals. This iMac is ideal for users seeking a stylish, powerful desktop for multitasking, content creation, and entertainment. Its vibrant design and excellent display make it stand out in the all-in-one market.
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Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores* Across SOC Generations (Highlighting Base)
M1
M2
~ +20 to
+25% faster
than prev. gen.
+25% faster
than prev. gen.
M3
~ +7 to
+13% faster
than prev. gen.
+13% faster
than prev. gen.
M4
~ +19 to
+45% faster
than prev. gen.
+45% faster
than prev. gen.
M5
~ +19 to
+21% faster
than prev. gen.
+21% faster
than prev. gen.
12,00046,00080,000
| Manufacturer Part Number | iMac21,1 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2021 |
| Model Name | iMac 24" (M1 - Binned) |
| MSRP ($) | $1,299 |
| Current Market Price | $935 |
| Nano-Texture screen Available | N/A |
| CPU/SOC Family | M1 |
| CPU/SOC Variant | Base |
| Total CPU Cores | 8 |
| Total GPU Cores | 7 |
| Memory Bandwidth (GB/s) | 68.25 |
| Max Screen Brightness (Nits) | 500 |
| Weight (Lbs) | 9.83 |
| Geekbench Single Core | 2,408 |
| Geekbench Multi Core | 8,536 |
| Geekbench Metal GPU | 34,372 |
| Performance* | 15,652 |
| Bang for Buck | 16.74 (B) |
| External URL 1 | support.apple.com/en-us/111895 |
| External URL 2 | browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/1... |
Historical Pricing
| Date | Price | Vendor | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | $935.00 (Market) | N/A | Latest price from main specs. | N/A |
| 2025-12-12 | $880.25 | eBay | Average price for month of Dec. 2025 | N/A |
| 2025-10-15 | $497.82 | eBay | Average listing price for month of Oct. 2025 | Buy |
| 2025-09-11 | $618.05 | eBay | Buy | |
| 2025-07-15 | $650.04 | eBay | Average price for first half of July | Buy |
| 2025-06-16 | $599.00 | Walmart | Restored | Buy |
| 2025-06-15 | $577.00 | Amazon | Buy | |
| 2025-06-14 | $742.38 | Amazon | Buy | |
| 2025-05-31 | $569.25 | eBay | Average price for month of May 2025 | Buy |
| 2025-04-30 | $576.62 | eBay | Average price for month of Apr. 2025 | Buy |