MacBook Pro 2020 13" (4 TB 3)

The MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.3 13-Inch (2020, Scissor Keyboard, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports) is a "configure-to-order" version of the "Core i5" 2.0 13-Inch model, also documented separately for clarity. Apart from the processor and its L2 cache, these two models are identical.

This MacBook Pro is powered by a 10-nm, 10th Generation "Ice Lake" 2.3 GHz Intel "Core i7" processor (I7-1068NG7), with four independent cores on a single chip and a shared 8 MB L3 cache. It includes 16 GB of onboard 3733 MHz LPDDR4X SDRAM (upgradable to 32 GB only at purchase), a default of 512 GB or 1 TB flash storage, and an integrated Intel Iris Plus graphics processor sharing system memory.

Externally, it features a 720p FaceTime HD webcam, a "new Magic Keyboard" with a redesigned scissor mechanism and inverted-T arrow keys, a customized "Touch Bar" with separate escape and "Touch ID" keys, and a large "Force Touch" trackpad. It also has a high-resolution 13.3-inch LED-backlit widescreen 2560x1600 (227 ppi, 500 nits) "Retina" display with True Tone technology and an integrated battery with an estimated 10-hour runtime.

This notebook is sold in either silver or "Space Gray" aluminum and weighs just over 3 pounds (1.4 kg). Connectivity includes 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, four "Thunderbolt 3" ports (USB-C), and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Compared to its predecessor, this model is dramatically different, with a faster processor and architecture, more capable graphics, more RAM and default storage, and an all-new keyboard design offering better travel and improved reliability.

This top-tier 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro was praised for its significant internal upgrades. The move to a 10th Gen 'Ice Lake' Core i7 processor, faster 3733 MHz RAM, and more powerful Iris Plus Graphics delivered a substantial performance improvement over the two-port models. The universally acclaimed Magic Keyboard, with its reliable scissor mechanism and physical Escape key, was a huge highlight, finally resolving the issues of the butterfly era. Having four Thunderbolt 3 ports provided the flexibility expected of a 'Pro' machine. While it represented the pinnacle of Intel-based 13-inch MacBook Pros, its time in the spotlight was brief, as it was soon overshadowed by the revolutionary performance of Apple's own M1 chip later the same year.