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Apple M4 Pro — 14C CPU · 20C GPU · 273 GB/s
Apple

Apple M4 Pro

14C CPU · 20C GPU · 273 GB/s

95
/ 100
From $1,999
VS
Apple M5 Pro wins by 1
Apple M5 Pro — 14C CPU · 20C GPU · 300 GB/s
Apple

Apple M5 Pro

14C CPU · 20C GPU · 300 GB/s

96
/ 100
From $2,199
Specdex verdict

Apple M5 Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Apple M4 Pro lands at 95 and Apple M5 Pro at 96. That puts Apple M5 Pro ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Apple M4 Pro if…

  • ✓Massive memory bandwidth
  • ✓Silent under load
  • ✓Excellent media engines

Pick Apple M5 Pro if…

  • ✓Creator-tier silicon in a laptop
  • ✓Improved memory bandwidth over M4 Pro
  • ✓Excellent media engines
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Gaming

Tie

Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Creators & productivity

Tie

Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Power efficiency

Tie

Performance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Apple M4 Pro 95
vs
96 Apple M5 Pro

Score breakdown

Apple M4 Pro
95
single 99
multi 93
gaming 80
efficiency 98
Apple M5 Pro
96
single 99
multi 94
gaming 82
efficiency 98

Specs side-by-side

Apple M4 Pro versus Apple M5 Pro — full spec comparison
Spec Apple M4 Pro Apple M5 Pro
Cores
14 (10P+4E)
14 (10P+4E)
GPU cores
20
20
Memory bandwidth
273 GB/s
▲ 300 GB/s
Neural engine
16-core, 38 TOPS
16-core, 55 TOPS

Apple M4 Pro

Pros
  • +Massive memory bandwidth
  • +Silent under load
  • +Excellent media engines
Cons
  • −Only in MacBook Pro 14/16 + Mac mini
  • −Windows ARM is still niche
  • −Premium

Apple M5 Pro

Pros
  • +Creator-tier silicon in a laptop
  • +Improved memory bandwidth over M4 Pro
  • +Excellent media engines
Cons
  • −Only in MacBook Pro / Mac mini
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Windows ARM gap persists

FAQ: Apple M4 Pro vs Apple M5 Pro

Which is better, Apple M4 Pro or Apple M5 Pro? +

Apple M5 Pro scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Apple M4 Pro worth the price? +

At $1,999, Apple M4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in single.

Is Apple M5 Pro worth the price? +

At $2,199, Apple M5 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in single.

Does Apple M4 Pro or Apple M5 Pro last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.