Apple M5
93/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $1,299
Manufacturer source ↗Apple M5 vs Apple M5 Pro 18 Core
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Apple M5 Pro 18 Core
Not rated yet
US launch / reference: $1,999
Third-party reference ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider Apple M5 for
- 10-core CPU (up to 4 performance + 6 efficiency)
- 10-core GPU
- 153 GB/s unified memory bandwidth
Tradeoff: Apple-ecosystem only
Consider Apple M5 Pro 18 Core for
- 18 (6 super + 12 performance) CPU cores
Tradeoff: Platform compatibility is not fully documented in this profile.
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Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | Apple M5 | Apple M5 Pro 18 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 (up to 4P + 6E) | 18 (6 super + 12 performance) |
| Memory bandwidth | 153 GB/s | Up to 307 GB/s (LPDDR5X-9600) |
| Neural engine | 16-core | Not documented |
| Process | TSMC 3 nm (3rd-generation) | 3 nm (TSMC N3P) |
| Release year | 2025 | Not documented |
| GPU cores | Not documented | 20 |
| Neural Engine | Not documented | 16-core |
| Architecture | Not documented | Fusion (dual-die bonded packaging) |
| Class | Not documented | Desktop / Laptop |
Apple M5
Prices & availability
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Apple M5 Pro 18 Core
Prices & availability
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Price history
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.