Apple · Released Oct 2025
Apple M5 Max Review
16C CPU · 40C GPU · 570 GB/s
Apple M5 Max — halo Apple Silicon for workstation-class laptops with 570 GB/s memory bandwidth.
Compare with Apple M4 Max → From $3,499
Specdex Score
98
/ 100
single 99
multi 98
gaming 85
Pros
- +Leads the industry in perf-per-watt
- +128 GB unified memory option
- +Best-in-class ML acceleration
Cons
- −Macs only, no DIY
- −Expensive
- −Gaming library still limited
Full score breakdown
single 99
multi 98
gaming 85
efficiency 100
Specifications
Cores
16 (12P+4E)
GPU cores
40
Memory bandwidth
570 GB/s
Neural engine
16-core, 60 TOPS