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Apple Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro 10CPU 16GPU, 2021)

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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro 10CPU 16GPU, 2021)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro 10CPU 16GPU, 2021) is a BenchVerdict lab profile built around M1 Pro 10CPU 16GPU, Apple M1 Pro, Apple M1 Pro GPU, Gaming Index 23.8 score, CPU Multi-Core 12659 points.

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+ Compare Measurements by groupActive unit: M1 Pro 10CPU 16GPU

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Decisive numbers

The first read before the deep dive: these are the values that shape the verdict and comparison.

RAM CapacityMethod16 GBLab measured

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Display BrightnessMethod1300 nitsLab measured

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Display RefreshMethod120 HzLab measured

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Display SizeMethod14.2 inLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1200P Medium Balanced45.2 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1200p MetalFX20.2 fpsLab measured

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Verdict mechanics

What changes the verdict

A product wins when the strong numbers fit the job and the weak numbers stay manageable.

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Sustained load

Cooling discipline

A fast laptop only keeps its rank when the chassis holds performance without turning loud too quickly.

Mobility

Weight and battery balance

Premium notebooks gain points when power, runtime, display, and carry weight stay in the same lane.

Back to productsOldest value: 2026-05-11Standard unit set

Verdict

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro 10CPU 16GPU, 2021): creator pace under load after the lab run with price timing

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro 10CPU 16GPU, 2021) is a serious comparison candidate when its strongest numbers match the job.

Pros

+ Strong processor baseline (12659 points)
+ Clear gaming index (23.8 score)
+ Clean standard-unit configuration

Cons

- The premium position has to justify itself over time
- A good impression lasts only when supporting values stay out of the way.

Specifications

Configurations

M1 Pro 10CPU 16GPU

Standard unit

Brand: Apple
Model: MacBook Pro 14-inch
Ports: MagSafe 3; 3x Thunderbolt; HDMI; SDXC; 3.5mm
RAM: 16 GB
CPU: Apple M1 Pro
GPU: Apple M1 Pro GPU
Depth: 221.2 mm
Platform: macOS
Memory type: unified memory
Width: 312.6 mm
Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3
CPU cores: 10
Gpu Cores: 16
Height: 15.5 mm
Model year: 2021
Operating system: macOS
HDR: Yes
Storage type: SSD
Configuration: M1 Pro 10CPU 16GPU
Panel: Liquid Retina XDR
Form factor: 14.2 in
Display size: 14.2 in
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Resolution: 3024x1964
Neural Engine Cores: 16
Memory Bandwidth Gbps: 200
Display Brightness Sdr Nits: 1000
Display Brightness Hdr Peak Nits: 1600

Deep dive

Measurements by group

Open the groups that matter for your decision. The top verdict numbers stay above; this area is for the full measurement trail.

Build / Portability1 measurements+

RAM CapacityMethod16 GBLab measured

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Display3 measurements+

Display BrightnessMethod1300 nitsLab measured

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Display RefreshMethod120 HzLab measured

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Display SizeMethod14.2 inLab measured

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Gaming4 measurements+

Cyberpunk 2077 1200P Medium Balanced45.2 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1200p MetalFX20.2 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1200P Ultra Balanced20.2 fpsLab measured

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Cyberpunk 2077 1600P Medium Balanced30.1 fpsLab measured

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Performance16 measurements+

CPU Multi-CoreMethod12659 pointsLab measured

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CPU Single-CoreMethod2370 pointsLab measured

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Device CPU CoresMethod10 coresLab measured

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Device DepthMethod221.2 mmLab measured

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Device Display HDR Peak BrightnessMethod1600 nitsLab measured

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Device Display Refresh RateMethod120 HzLab measured

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Device Display SDR BrightnessMethod1000 nitsLab measured

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Device Display SizeMethod14.2 inLab measured

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Device Form FactorMethod14.2 inLab measured

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Device GPU CoresMethod16 coresLab measured

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Device HeightMethod15.5 mmLab measured

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Device Memory BandwidthMethod200 GB/sLab measured

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Device Memory CapacityMethod16 GBLab measured

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Device Neural Engine CoresMethod16 coresLab measured

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Device WidthMethod312.6 mmLab measured

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Geekbench GPU ComputeMethod65700 pointsLab measured

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Gaming IndexMethod23.8 scoreLab measured

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