Budget buyers should note that the M1-based MacBook Air likely offers similar performance. The Intel-based machine used a Core i7 processor, though Macs don't ship with the latest models from Intel. Apple's M1 processor highlights Intel's chip challengesĪdobe ran its tests on 13-inch MacBook Pros with 16GB of RAM, 2TB SSDs and Mac OS 11.2.2.A pro photographer tests Apple's M1 MacBook.Testing out the entire new Apple Mac M1 lineup.