

But interestingly enough, it’s actually a 7-core GPU on the base MacBook Air models instead of the 8-core on the higher end Air configurations and all the MacBook Pro models. You’re getting the powerful and efficient M1 chip with 2020 MacBook Air and Pro machines with 4 high-efficiency cores and 4 high-performance cores for the CPU.


While it is impressive and somewhat confusing that the $999 base M1 MacBook Air has the same CPU/GPU and neural engine as the $1,299 and higher M1 MacBook Pro, there are some notable differences that are worth considering before making a decision.Īnd with the 14-inch M1 Pro/Max MacBook Pro available there are even more differences. Initial reactions to Apple unveiling the new M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro in late 2020 included confusion about the point of continuing to offer both since they appear so similar.
