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| Early MacBook Neo benchmark results reveal performance close to the iPhone 16 Pro with the A18 Pro chip. Here’s a comparison with other Apple devices. |
Early benchmark results for the MacBook Neo have begun to appear, revealing performance that is nearly identical to the iPhone 16 Pro. The result is not surprising, as Apple’s latest laptop uses the same A18 Pro chip found in the flagship smartphone.
Initial benchmark tests show the MacBook Neo scoring 3,461 in the single-core test, 8,668 in the multi-core test, and 31,286 in the Metal benchmark, which measures graphics processing performance as well as 3D rendering and computational tasks.
For comparison, the iPhone 16 Pro recorded 3,445 in single-core, 8,624 in multi-core, and 32,575 in Metal. The numbers indicate that the base performance of the MacBook Neo is very close to Apple’s flagship phone.
Technology publication MacRumors also compared the results with several other Apple devices. The MacBook Air M1 posted scores of 2,346 / 8,342 / 33,148, while the MacBook Air M4 reached significantly higher numbers at 3,696 / 14,730 / 54,630.
Other devices in the comparison include the iPad Air M3 with 3,048 / 11,678 / 44,395, and the iPad 11 with 2,587 / 6,036 / 19,395 in the same benchmark tests.
In the Metal graphics benchmark, the MacBook Neo slightly trails the iPhone 16 Pro. This is considered reasonable because the laptop reportedly features one fewer GPU core than the smartphone.
When compared with existing Mac devices, the multi-core performance of the A18 Pro in the MacBook Neo is roughly comparable to the M1 chip in the MacBook Air. However, its single-core performance is noticeably higher and closer to the level of Apple’s M3 or M4 chips.
Strong single-core performance fits well with the target audience of the MacBook Neo. Tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and streaming typically rely more heavily on single-core performance.
At the same time, benchmark results also suggest the MacBook Neo is not designed for demanding workloads such as video editing, music production, 3D modeling, or other professional tasks that require higher multi-core power.
Apple itself does not directly compare the MacBook Neo with other Mac, iPad, or iPhone devices in its marketing materials. Instead, the company positions the laptop to compete with Windows laptops in the same price segment.
In promotional materials, Apple claims the A18 Pro chip can be up to 50 percent faster in everyday tasks compared with the best-selling PC powered by Intel Core Ultra 5. The chip is also said to handle AI tasks three times faster and process photos twice as quickly.
So far, only one benchmark result has surfaced publicly, meaning average performance numbers may shift slightly as more tests appear. However, current results are considered consistent with early expectations, according to MacRumors.
Apple has priced the MacBook Neo starting at $599, roughly the same price as the iPhone 17e.
The laptop is already available for pre-order, with official sales scheduled to begin on March 11.
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