Mac mini (M1 base)
The Mac mini (M1, Late 2020) is a compact and powerful desktop computer designed for a wide range of users, from productivity enthusiasts to creative professionals. It is ideal for users seeking a versatile desktop solution that combines powerful performance with energy efficiency in a compact design. It is particularly suited for multitasking, light creative work, and home office setups.
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Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores* Across SOC Generations (Highlighting Base)
M1
M2
M3
M4
7,00038,50070,000
| Manufacturer Part Number | Macmini9,1 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2020 |
| Model Name | MacBook Pro 13" (M1) |
| MSRP ($) | $699 |
| Current Market Price | $370 |
| Nano-Texture screen Available | N/A |
| CPU/SOC Family | M1 |
| CPU/SOC Variant | Base |
| Total CPU Cores | 8 |
| Total GPU Cores | 8 |
| Memory Bandwidth (GB/s) | 68.25 |
| Max Screen Brightness (Nits) | N/A |
| Weight (Lbs) | 2.6 |
| Geekbench Single Core | 2,353 |
| Geekbench Multi Core | 8,484 |
| Geekbench Metal GPU | 34,324 |
| Performance* | 15,539 |
| Bang for Buck | 42.00 |
| External URL 1 | support.apple.com/en-us/111894 |
| External URL 2 | browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/1... |
| External URL 3 | N/A |
Historical Pricing
| Date | Price | Vendor | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | $370.00 (Market) | n/a | Latest price from main specs. | n/a |
| 2025-07-31 | $272.01 | eBay | Average price for second half of July | n/a |
| 2025-07-15 | $320.60 | eBay | Average price for first half of July | n/a |
| 2025-06-16 | $369.99 | New Egg | Refurbished | Buy |
| 2025-06-15 | $259.95 | Walmart | Restored | Buy |
| 2025-06-14 | $329.99 | Best Buy | Buy | |
| 2025-05-31 | $307.29 | eBay | Average price for month of May 2025 | n/a |
| 2025-04-30 | $321.01 | eBay | Average price for month of Apr. 2025 | n/a |
| 2025-03-31 | $326.73 | eBay | Average price for month of Mar. 2025 | n/a |
| 2025-02-28 | $338.83 | eBay | Average price for month of Feb. 2025 | n/a |