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Apple M5 — 10C CPU · 10C GPU · 153 GB/s memory
Apple

Apple M5

10C CPU · 10C GPU · 153 GB/s memory

93
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
Apple M5 wins by 1
Apple M5 — 10C CPU · 10C GPU · Next-gen NPU
Apple

Apple M5

10C CPU · 10C GPU · Next-gen NPU

94
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict

Apple M5 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Apple M5 lands at 93 and Apple M5 at 94. That puts Apple M5 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Apple M5 if…

  • ✓10-core CPU (up to 4 performance + 6 efficiency)
  • ✓10-core GPU
  • ✓153 GB/s unified memory bandwidth

Pick Apple M5 if…

  • ✓Perf-per-watt improved ~18% vs M4
  • ✓Enhanced ray tracing
  • ✓16-core Neural Engine v5 (50 TOPS)
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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 M5 93
vs
94 Apple M5

Score breakdown

Apple M5
93
single 100
multi 90
gaming 78
efficiency 100
Apple M5
94
single 100
multi 90
gaming 78
efficiency 100

Specs side-by-side

Apple M5 versus Apple M5 — full spec comparison
Spec Apple M5 Apple M5
Cores
10 (up to 4P + 6E)
10 (4P+6E)
Memory bandwidth
▲ 153 GB/s
150 GB/s
Neural engine
16-core
16-core, 50 TOPS
Process
TSMC 3 nm (3rd-generation)
TSMC N3P
Release year
2025
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Apple M5

Pros
  • +10-core CPU (up to 4 performance + 6 efficiency)
  • +10-core GPU
  • +153 GB/s unified memory bandwidth
Cons
  • −Apple-ecosystem only
  • −Base tier starts at 16 GB
  • −Windows via Parallels only

Apple M5

Pros
  • +Perf-per-watt improved ~18% vs M4
  • +Enhanced ray tracing
  • +16-core Neural Engine v5 (50 TOPS)
Cons
  • −Apple-ecosystem only
  • −Limited to first-party products
  • −No Windows gaming story

FAQ: Apple M5 vs Apple M5

Which is better, Apple M5 or Apple M5? +

Apple M5 scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Apple M5 worth the price? +

At $1,299, Apple M5 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in single.

Is Apple M5 worth the price? +

At $1,299, Apple M5 delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in single.

Does Apple M5 or Apple M5 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.