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2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) vs. MacBook 12” 2016 - Specs Comparison

Here is a comparison between the specifications of the 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) and MacBook 12” 2016, including differences in the chip, memory, storage, display, battery, ports, and more.

By Conor Banett

January 24, 2024 10:13 am

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) vs. MacBook 12” 2016

The 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) features the 28W 10th Generation Intel Ice Lake quad-core Intel Core i5-1038NG7 up to quad-core Intel Core i7-1068NG7 with the boost speed up to 4.10 GHz. While the MacBook 12” 2016 features the 4.5W 6th Generation Intel Skylake dual-core Intel Core m3-6Y30 up to dual-core Intel Core m7-6Y75 with the boost speed up to 3.10 GHz.

If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the 13.3″ 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) and the 12″ MacBook 12” 2016 , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) vs. MacBook 12” 2016: Specs Comparison

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Key Features

What's new

New Magic Keyboard

The updated 13-inch MacBook Pro now features the new Magic Keyboard, first introduced on the 16-inch MacBook Pro, and added to MacBook Air in March.

Double the Storage

The 2020 models now come with double the storage of the previous generation starting at 256GB up to 1TB. It can be also configured to even more storage up to 4TB SSD.

Better Performance

It now comes with the 10th Gen Intel Ice Lake processors with Turbo Boost speed of up to 4.1GHz. The integrated Intel Iris Plus Graphics also gain 80 percent than the previous generation.

More and Faster Memory

The new 2020 models come with 16GB of 3733 LPDDR4X memory and can be configured up to 32GB.

Availability	2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)	MacBook 12” 2016
Released	2020	2016
Release Info	Announced on May 4th, 2020 Available on May 4th, 2020	Announced on April 19, 2016 Available on April 19, 2016
Pricing	$1,799 - Intel Core i5 \| 16GB RAM \| 512GB SSD $1,999 - Intel Core i5 \| 16GB RAM \| 1TB SSD	$1,299 Intel Core m3-6Y30 \| 8GB RAM \| 256GB SSD $1,599 Intel Core m5-6Y54 \| 8GB RAM \| 512GB SSD

Display	2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)	MacBook 12” 2016
Size	13.3 Inches	12 Inches
Info	Retina display 13.3‑inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology 2560‑by‑1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors Supported scaled resolutions: 1680 by 1050 1440 by 900 1024 by 640 500 nits brightness Wide color (P3) True Tone technology	Retina display 12-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology 2304-by-1440 resolution at 226 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors 16:10 aspect ratio Supported scaled resolutions: 1440 by 900 1280 by 800 1024 by 640

Exterior	2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)	MacBook 12” 2016
Size Comparison
Dimensions	Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm) Depth: 8.36 inches (21.24 cm) Height: 0.61 inch (1.56 cm)	11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm)
Weight	Starting at 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg)	Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g)
Colors	Space GraySilver	SilverSpace GrayGoldRose Gold
Keyboard and Trackpad	Backlit Magic Keyboard with: 65 (U.S.) or 66 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys in an inverted‑T arrangement Touch Bar Touch ID sensor Ambient light sensor Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure‑sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure‑sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures	Full-size backlit keyboard with: 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) individual LED backlit keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys with ambient light sensor Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
Ports	Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for: Charging DisplayPort Thunderbolt (up to 40Gb/s) USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)	One USB Type-C port with support for: Charging USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps) Native DisplayPort 1.2 video output VGA output using USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter (sold separately) HDMI video output using USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter (sold separately)

Internal Specs	2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)	MacBook 12” 2016
Processor	10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1038NG7 4 cores, 8 threads, 2.00 → 3.80 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1068NG7 4 cores, 8 threads, 2.30 → 4.10 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W	6th Gen Intel® Core™ m3-6Y30 2 cores, 4 threads, 0.90 → 2.20 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 4.5W 6th Gen Intel® Core™ m5-6Y54 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.10 → 2.70 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 4.5W 6th Gen Intel® Core™ m7-6Y75 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.20 → 3.10 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 4.5W
Integrated Graphics	10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1038NG7 Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 64 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1068NG7 Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz	6th Gen Intel® Core™ m3-6Y30 Intel® HD Graphics 515 24 Execution Units, 300 → 850 MHz 6th Gen Intel® Core™ m5-6Y54 Intel® HD Graphics 515 24 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz 6th Gen Intel® Core™ m7-6Y75 Intel® HD Graphics 515 24 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz
Memory	16GB configurable to 32GB of 3733MHz LPDDR4X onboard memory	8GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
Storage	512GB1TB configurable to 2TB or 4TB SSD	256GB512GB PCIe-based onboard flash storage.

Connectivity	2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)	MacBook 12” 2016
Wi-Fi	802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible	802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology	Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

Battery	2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)	MacBook 12” 2016
Size	58.0 Wh lithium‑polymer battery	41.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery
Battery Life	Up to 10 hours wireless web Up to 10 hours Apple TV app movie playback Up to 30 days of standby time	Up to 10 hours of wireless web Up to 11 hours of iTunes movie playback Up to 30 days of standby time
Power Supply	61W USB‑C Power Adapter	29W USB-C Power Adapter

Software	2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)	MacBook 12” 2016
OS	Shipped with macOS Catalina	Shipped with OS X El Capitan
Built-in Apps	PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player	PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSafariMailMessagesFaceTimeCalendarNotesApp StoreiTunesiBooksMapsContactsReminders

Camera & Audio	2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)	MacBook 12” 2016
Camera	720p FaceTime HD camera	480p FaceTime HD camera
Audio	Stereo speakers with high dynamic range Wide stereo sound Support for Dolby Atmos playback Three-mic array with directional beamforming 3.5mm headphone jack	Stereo speakers Dual microphones 3.5 mm headphone jack Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone

Misc	2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)	MacBook 12” 2016
Sensors	Touch ID sensor
Security	Touch ID sensor Apple T2 Security Chip
In the box	13‑inch MacBook Pro 61W USB‑C Power Adapter USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)	MacBook 29W USB-C Power Adapter USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
Warranty	Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax.	Limited Warranty and Service Your MacBook comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2275.
More		Video Support Intel HD Graphics 515 Dual display and video mirroring: simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 3840 by 2160 pixels at 30Hz on an external display, both at millions of colors