MacBook Pro 16″ (M1 Pro)

By Noel S. / Mac Nerd | March 16, 2025

The MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro, 2021) is a high-performance laptop designed for professionals requiring powerful computing capabilities. The MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) is perfect for professionals in fields like video production, software development, and graphic design who need top-tier performance combined with excellent display quality and battery life.

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Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores* Across SOC Generations (Pro Variants Only)

M1
Pro - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 24,290 PRO ←
M2
~ +20% faster
than prev. gen.
Pro - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 29,257 PRO
M3
~ -3% faster
than prev. gen.
Pro - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 28,513 PRO
M4
~ +35% faster
than prev. gen.
Pro - Normalized Combined Geekbench Scores: 38,536 PRO
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CPU/SOCs are clickable for search.
Ultras are omitted as part of generational % comparisons.
Graph calculations based on 39 Macs (124 benchmark metrics).
Last updated: November 3, 2025

Related M1 Machines

Manufacturer Part Number MacBookPro18,1
Year 2021
Model Name MacBook Pro 16"
MSRP ($) $2,499
Current Market Price $1,000
Nano-Texture screen Available N/A
CPU/SOC Family M1
CPU/SOC Variant Pro
Total CPU Cores 10
Total GPU Cores 16
Memory Bandwidth (GB/s) 200
Max Screen Brightness (Nits) 1000
Weight (Lbs) 4.7
Geekbench Single Core 2,369
Geekbench Multi Core 12,195
Geekbench Metal GPU 71,001
Performance* 24,290
Bang for Buck 24.29 (A)
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