Mac mini (M1 base)

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

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
Base - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 15,271 BASE ← Pro - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 24,290 PRO Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 30,453 MAX Ultra - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 42,741 ULTRA
M2
~ +20 to
+25% faster
than prev. gen.
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
~ +7 to
+13% faster
than prev. gen.
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
~ +19 to
+45% faster
than prev. gen.
Base - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 25,689 BASE Pro - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 38,536 PRO Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 56,834 MAX
M5
~ +21 to
+26% faster
than prev. gen.
Base - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 31,012 BASE Pro - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 51,259 PRO Max - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 71,585 MAX Ultra (Est.) - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 85,205 ULTRA (Est.)
M6
~ -47 to
+22% faster
than prev. gen.
Base - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 37,775 BASE
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Ultras are omitted as part of generational % comparisons.
Graph calculations based on 43 Macs (124 benchmark metrics).
Last updated: October 24, 2026
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Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores* Across SOC Generations (Highlighting Base) — Crawlable Benchmark Table
FamilyVariantNormalized Combined Geekbench Scores
M1Base15,271
M1Pro24,290
M1Max30,453
M1Ultra42,741
M2Base19,137
M2Pro29,257
M2Max36,593
M2Ultra55,078
M3Base21,625
M3Pro28,513
M3Max39,229
M3Ultra60,296
M4Base25,689
M4Pro38,536
M4Max56,834
M5Base31,012
M5Pro51,259
M5Max71,585
M5Ultra (Est.)85,205
M6Base37,775

Related M1 Machines

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 (A)
External URL 1 support.apple.com/en-us/111894
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