5 Processor & Performance
Here’s where it gets tricky. The 13-inch MacBook Air sports an 8th generation Intel 1.6GHz dual-core processor. It’s actually a newer CPU than the 2.3GHz dual-core Core i5 processor installed in the entry-level MacBook Pro without Touch Bar. But that doesn’t tell the whole story.
Despite having an older processor, the MacBook Pro is still going to outperform the MacBook Air. That’s largely because of the thermal architecture of the MacBook Pro lineup. The 13-inch MacBook Pro features a larger cache and faster graphics. If you work with graphics or videos, you may want to opt for the MacBook Pro.