MacBook Neo Processor Benchmarks: A18 Pro CPU vs M1 and M4
A18 Pro processor in the $599 MacBook Neo. Geekbench 6 scores 3,569 single-core, between M3 and M4. Full CPU benchmarks, power draw, and thermal analysis.
MacBook Neo Deep Dive: Benchmarks, Wafer Economics, and the 8GB Gamble Saturday, 2026.03.07 J.D. H. 20 comments Update, May 26th and May 14th, 2026 with additional CPU benchmarks and GPU benchmarks. The short version is unchanged: the MacBook Neo is VERY fast for bursty everyday use but fairly limited for sustained, memory-heavy, or pro workloads. If you don’t have an interest in the computer industry and its history, you can probably skip everything else below. Otherwise, read on! Availability Heads Up (late May) Due to high demand, Apple has been periodically backordered on MacBook Neo
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