Apple MacBook Pro “M1″ 8-Core 3.2 13” 2020 Specs

 13-Inch, M1, 2020MYDA2LL/AMacBookPro17,1A23383578

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About this MacBook Pro

The  2020 Apple Macbook Pro M1 13-Inch is Apple’s first introduction of its new 8-Core M1 processor.   This is the first Macbook Pro to feature the new processor that was designed and built in-house. The M1 processor has a clock speed of 3.2 GHz and is substantially more energy efficient than its 2019 MacBook Pro Intel predecessors, allowing for up to 20 hours of use with the same battery capacity as previous models.

With the introduction of the new processor, this device does not support Windows emulation. It does, however, feature an integrated 8-Core GPU which shares 8 GB of memory with the system through a Unified integration. The rest of the Macbook Pro specifications match previous models with a 256 GB entry-level storage option and only 2 USB 3.1 ports.

This is a great device for users who are going to be on their feet all day and need a powerful device that can last multiple hours of use without needing to be plugged in. Apple also sells this model as a refurbished MYDA2LL/A. This laptop ushered the introduction of the 2021 M1 MacBook Pro.

This MacBook Pro comes installed with macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 and can be upgraded to the latest macOS. This 13-inch MacBook Pro also measures 0.61 in ×11.97 in ×8.36 in and weighs 3.0 lbs (1.4 kg).

Processor

3.2 GHz  Apple M1

Ram

8 GB 

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Storage

256, 512 GB SDD

Battery Life

17-20 Hours

Storage

The default storage for this model is a 256 GB non-removable SSD. This can be upgraded to 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB at the time of purchase.

Screen Size and Resolution

A 13.3″ Widescreen Retina display high resolution (2560×1600) LED-backlit widescreen is the only screen type and resolution available for this model. The screen supports a brightness rating of 500 nits and features True Tone technology.

Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

This MacBook Pro comes withMacOS 11.0.1 (20B29) and runs on a 3.2 GHz Apple M1 processor with no Turbo Boost capabilities. This device does not have a dedicated GPU but does feature an integrated 8-core GPU that shares memory with the system.

Memory & Architecture

This MacBook Pro features 8 GB of RAM as standard but can be upgraded to 16 GB at the time of purchase. Unlike the previous Macbook pro lineup, the RAM used on this device is unified with the onboard memory.

Battery Life

The M1 MBP comes with a 58.2 watt-hour lithium polymer battery that provides up to 20 hours of wireless web or Movie use. The longer battery life is achieved by the more energy efficient Apple M1 processor used in this model. Previous generations with the same battery capacity are only capable of achieving 10 hours of runtime.

Upgradability

The MYDA2LL/A MacBook Pro 13 inches can be  upgraded from 8 GB RAM to 16 GB RAM on a purchase and is not able to be upgraded further after purchase. This system is unable to run Windows on the “M1” processor due to the licensing issues with Mircosoft. The issue is not a technical limitation from apple’s end and requires Microsoft’s cooperation. However, those who need windows 10 right now on their M1 apple devices can currently run it in a virtual machine environment using Parallels. The dimensions of this device are 0.61 in x 11.97 in x 8.36 in and an average weight of 3.0 lbs (1.4 kg).

 

Introduced: November 10, 2020

Discontinued: June 6, 2022

Screen Size and Resolution

Memory

Screen Size

13.3″ Widescreen

Level 1 Cache

192k+128k, 128k+64k x4

Resolution

2560×1600

Level 2/Level 3 Cache

12 MB, 4 MB x4

Processor

RAM Type

Unified

Processors

1 (8 Cores)

Min. RAM Speed

N/A

Architecture

64-Bit

Standard RAM

8 GB

Speed

3.2 GHz

Maximum RAM

16 GB

Type

Apple M1

RAM Slots

None

Processor Upgrade

Soldered

Motherboard RAM

8 GB

FPU

Integrated

Graphics

System Bus Speed

N/A

Video Card

8-Core

Cache Bus Speed

N/A

VRAM Type

Integrated

ROM/Firmware

Proprietary

Standard VRAM

Integrated

EFI Architecture

64-Bit

Maximum VRAM

Integrated

Storage

Inclusive Features and Ports

Standard Storage

256, 512 GB SSD

Standard Optical Drive

None

Storage Speed

N/A

Standard Ethernet

None

Storage Dimensions

Soldered

Standard Modem

None

Storage Interface

Onboard

Standard AirPort

 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)

Battery

Standard Bluetooth

5.0

Type

58.2 W h Li-Poly

USB Port 

2 (3.1)

Battery Life

17 hours

FireWire Port

None

Description

Keyboard

 Full-size (Magic Keyboard)

Case Type

Notebook

Inclusive Input

Trackpad (Force Touch)

Form Factor

MacBook Pro 2020 M1

SDXC Card Slot

None

Apple Order No

MYDA2LL/A

Microphone

2

Apple Subfamily

M1, 2020

Headphone

3.5 mm

Apple Model Number

A2338 (EMC 3578)

Sound Out

1

Model ID

MacBookPro17,1

Power Adapter

61W USB-C