First benchmarks for MacBook Neo and MacBook Pro 2026
Apple's MacBook Neo achieves high single-core performance in Geekbench, making it feel responsive in everyday use.
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First benchmark results for the MacBook Neo with A18 Pro and the new MacBook Pro with M5 Max have appeared in the Geekbench 6 comparison benchmark database. They underpin previous expectations based on the specifications.
The 18-core M5 Max crushes all competition. In Geekbench 6, it outperforms all other processors in both single-core and multi-core performance. In the latter metric, it approaches the 30,000-point mark.
| Geekbench 6 Benchmarks (Score ranges reflect fluctuations) | ||
| Processor | Single-Core | Multi-Core |
| A18 Pro (MacBook Neo)* | 3461 | 8668 |
| M1 (MacBook Air 2020) | 2300-2400 | 8400-8800 |
| M4 (MacBook Air 2025) | 3500-3800 | 14,600-15,200 |
| Nvidia N1X* | 3096 | 18,837 |
| AMD Ryzen AI 9 H 470 | 2800-3000 | 14,500-16,000 |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | 2700-2900 | 15,000-16,800 |
| M5 Max (MacBook Pro 2026)* | 4268 | 29,233 |
| M4 Max (MacBook Pro 2024) | 3800-4000 | 23,000-26,500 |
| *Individual values based on leaks | ||
MacBook Neo with High Single-Thread Performance
According to the results, the A18 Pro processor in the MacBook Neo is about as fast as in the iPhone 16 Pro. In the preliminary result, it achieves almost 3500 single-core and just under 8700 multi-core points.
Apple doesn't seem to have increased the clock speeds compared to its iPhones, despite the better cooling and stronger battery. However, the MacBook Neo still has an advantage: in the laptop chassis, the processor is likely to maintain its clock speeds even under sustained load. The performance throttling common in smartphones is not expected.
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The performance of the two performance cores, in particular, is impressive. As is typical for Apple, the single-core performance of the A18 Pro is still higher than that of current AMD and Intel processors. It also leaves the upcoming Nvidia ARM processor N1X behind in this discipline. High single-core performance helps with things like app launches, making the device feel as responsive as possible.
The low core count is noticeable in the multi-core test. A total of six cores is not many in 2026; the competition is already heading towards 20. The A18 Pro is therefore most comparable to Apple's M1. However, this should be sufficient for office and school tasks.
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