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
M3
M4
7,00038,50070,000
Related Machines: Mac mini (M1 base) | MacBook Air 13″ (M1 base) | MacBook Pro 13″ (M1 base) | MacBook Pro 16″ (M1 Pro) | Mac Studio (M1 Max) | MacBook Pro 16″ (M1 Max) | Mac Studio (M1 Ultra – Unbinned)
| Manufacturer Part Number | iMac21,1 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2021 |
| Model Name | iMac 24" (M1 - Binned) |
| MSRP ($) | $1,299 (Market: $935) |
| CPU/SOC Family | M1 |
| CPU/SOC Variant | Base |
| Total CPU Cores | 8 |
| Total GPU Cores | 7 |
| Memory Bandwidth (GB/s) | 68.25 GB/s |
| Max Screen Brightness (Nits) | 500 Nits |
| Weight (Lbs) | 9.83 Lbs |
| Geekbench Single Core | 2,408 |
| Geekbench Multi Core | 8,536 |
| Geekbench Metal GPU (inc. Normalized) | 34,372 (Normalized: 4,708) |
| Performance* | 15,652 |
| Bang for Buck | 16.74 |
| Bang for Buck Grade | B |
| Reference Review 1 URL | support.apple.com/en-us/111895 |
| Reference Review 2 URL | browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/11... |
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Historical Pricing
| Date | Price | Vendor | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | $935.00 (Market) | n/a | Latest price from main specs. | n/a |
| 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 | n/a |
| 2025-04-30 | $576.62 | eBay | Average price for month of Apr. 2025 | n/a |
| 2025-03-31 | $593.43 | eBay | Average price for month of Mar. 2025 | n/a |
| 2025-02-28 | $587.53 | eBay | Average price for month of Feb. 2025 | n/a |
| 2025-01-31 | $611.14 | eBay | Average price for month of Jan. 2025 | n/a |