though retina macbook isn't officially launching until april 10, early 64-bit geekbench benchmark of entry-level machine spotted afternoon, giving our first glimpse @ how new ultra thin macbook measures existing products in apple's notebook line.
1.1ghz entry-level retina macbook intel core m-5y31 processor benchmarked twice, giving 2 single-core scores of 1924 , 2044, , multi-core scores of 4038 , 4475. comparatively, 2015 entry-level macbook air 1.6ghz intel core i5 processor has seen scores in neighborhood of 2881 (single-core) , 5757 (multi-core), it's bit faster new macbook.
performance wise, retina macbook cpu seems to par higher-end 2011 macbook air 1.8ghz core i7 processor, graphics performance on new macbook, geekbench not measure, should far superior 2011 machine. taking account intel hd 5300 graphics , improved ssd, retina macbook outperform aforementioned 2011 macbook air though cpu speeds similar.
apple offers 2 additional processor upgrade options retina macbook, @ 1.2ghz in higher-end machine , @ 1.3ghz optional build-to-order upgrade, both of see better performance results entry-level 1.1ghz processor.
new retina macbook, apple's thinnest , lightest notebook date, go on sale on april 10. prices start @ $1,299 1.1ghz/8gb/256gb model , $1,599 1.2ghz/8gb/512gb model.
update 8:34 pm: original geekbench results have been deleted, google cache available.
(thanks, david!)
article link: early benchmarks put retina macbook cpu performance in range of 2011 macbook air
for fanless machine seems pretty good.
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