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

Apple / laptop / 2021

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

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

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Decisive numbers

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

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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 SizeMethod16.2 inLab measured
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CPU Multi-CoreMethod12659 pointsLab measured
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CPU Single-CoreMethod2370 pointsLab 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 16-inch (M1 Pro 10CPU 16GPU, 2021): where mobility versus raw speed earns its score for the mobile desk

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

Pros

  • + Strong processor baseline (12659 points)
  • + Directly comparable hard numbers
  • + Clean standard-unit configuration

Cons

  • - The value story is weaker when discounts are missing
  • - The best profile appears when display, endurance, and performance tell the same story.
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Specifications

Configurations

M1 Pro 10CPU 16GPU

Standard unit
Brand
Apple
Model
MacBook Pro 16-inch
Ports
MagSafe 3; 3x Thunderbolt; HDMI; SDXC; 3.5mm
RAM
16 GB
CPU
Apple M1 Pro
GPU
Apple M1 Pro GPU
Depth
248.1 mm
Platform
macOS
Memory type
unified memory
Width
355.7 mm
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3
CPU cores
10
Gpu Cores
16
Height
16.8 mm
Model year
2021
Operating system
macOS
HDR
Yes
Storage type
SSD
Configuration
M1 Pro 10CPU 16GPU
Panel
Liquid Retina XDR
Form factor
16.2 in
Display size
16.2 in
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Resolution
3456x2234
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 SizeMethod16.2 inLab 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 DepthMethod248.1 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 SizeMethod16.2 inLab measured
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Device Form FactorMethod16.2 inLab measured
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Device GPU CoresMethod16 coresLab measured
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Device HeightMethod16.8 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 WidthMethod355.7 mmLab measured
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Geekbench GPU ComputeMethod65700 pointsLab measured
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