Performance, Performance, PerformanceĪpple’s mobile A-series SoCs have been outpacing Intel’s desktop chips for several years, but the M1 in the new MacBook Pro widens that gap significantly. The new MacBook Pro is one of the best - and historically significant - computers Apple has ever made. Apple’s custom chips are optimized to work with its hardware alone the company doesn’t have to compete for a limited supply of off-the-shelf components, and can build a processor to power the computer it wants to build.Ĭreating an entirely new chip for one of your most important computers is a major gamble, but after spending time with the machine I can safely say it paid off. This issue was compounded by the fact that Intel’s processors are designed to work in any computer, whether it’s a PC or a Mac. Apple’s custom chips have powered the iPhone and iPad since 2010, but its computers have run on Intel’s chips since 2006. It’s All InsideĪpple’s late 2020 MacBook Pro is the first in a trio of computers that feature the company’s new M1 SoC (system on a chip). The differences become apparent from the moment you turn the machine on, and represent a new era for the MacBook Pro that will benefit everybody who picks one up. In reality, this MacBook Pro is the biggest leap Apple’s computers have taken in 14 years. The Thunderbolt ports now double as USB 4 ports, but that change is extremely subtle. It looks identical to the model it replaces, and has the same ports: a headphone jack on the right side, and two Thunderbolt 3 ports on the left.
If you looked at Apple’s new 13-inch MacBook Pro, available today for $1,299, it might not seem like that big of a deal. Products featured are independently selected by our editorial team and we may earn a commission from purchases made from our links the retailer may also receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
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