MacBook Pro 13″ (M1 base)

By Noel S. / Mac Nerd | March 20, 2025

The MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, Late 2020) is a compact yet powerful laptop designed for professionals and everyday users. This MacBook Pro is ideal for users seeking excellent performance, long battery life, and portability in a professional-grade laptop.

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Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores* Across SOC Generations (Highlighting Base)

M1
Base - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 15,271 BASE ← Pro - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 24,328 PRO Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 30,453 MAX Ultra - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 42,741 ULTRA
M2
Base - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 19,137 BASE Pro - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 29,257 PRO Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 36,593 MAX Ultra - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 55,078 ULTRA
M3
Base - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 21,625 BASE Pro - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 28,513 PRO Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 39,229 MAX Ultra - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 60,296 ULTRA
M4
Base - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 25,689 BASE Pro - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 38,536 PRO Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 56,834 MAX
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Graph calculations based on 34 Macs (124 benchmark metrics). Last updated: July 9, 2025

Related Machines: Mac mini (M1 base) | MacBook Air 13″ (M1 base) | iMac 24″ (M1 base) | MacBook Pro 16″ (M1 Pro) | Mac Studio (M1 Max) | MacBook Pro 16″ (M1 Max) | Mac Studio (M1 Ultra – Unbinned)

Manufacturer Part NumberMacBookPro17,1
Year2020
Model NameMacBook Pro 13" (M1)
MSRP ($)$1,299 (Market: $469)
CPU/SOC FamilyM1
CPU/SOC VariantBase
Total CPU Cores8
Total GPU Cores8
Memory Bandwidth (GB/s)68.25 GB/s
Max Screen Brightness (Nits)500 Nits
Weight (Lbs)3.0 Lbs
Geekbench Single Core2,259
Geekbench Multi Core7,694
Geekbench Metal GPU (inc. Normalized)34,472 (Normalized: 4,722)
Performance*14,675
Bang for Buck31.29
Bang for Buck GradeA
Reference Review 1 URLsupport.apple.com/en-us/111893
Reference Review 2 URLbrowser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/11...
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Historical Pricing

DatePriceVendorNotesLink
Current $469.00 (Market) n/a Latest price from main specs. n/a
2025-06-18 $549.99 New York Post Store Refurbished Buy
2025-06-17 $449.99 Best Buy Refurbished Buy
2025-06-16 $444.99 newegg Refurbished Buy
2025-05-31 $515.22 eBay Average price for month of May 2025 n/a
2025-04-30 $519.92 eBay Average price for month of Apr. 2025 n/a
2025-03-31 $547.93 eBay Average price for month of Mar. 2025 n/a
2025-02-28 $540.37 eBay Average price for month of Feb. 2025 n/a
2025-01-31 $559.34 eBay Average price for month of Jan. 2025 n/a