Apple has officially announced the latest generation of its M-series processor, the Apple M5 built with 3rd-gen 3nm fabrication technique with more performance for demanding applications.
The new 10-core GPU architecture in M5 delivers over 4x the peak GPU compute performance for AI compared to the M4, while providing up to 45% better graphics performance with third-generation ray tracing, and 6x better AI compared to M1, partly due to the new Tensor API in Metal 4.
It’s also paired with Apple’s most powerful CPU yet through a 10-core setup with up to a 4P6E setup, offering up to 15% faster multithreaded performance alongside a 153GB/s unified memory bandwidth that benefits practically almost everything.
Apple has also upgraded the 16-core Neural Engine to handle more AI-powered features efficiently, especially for Apple Vision Pro and Apple Intelligence. Features like transforming 2D photos into spatial scenes, generating Personas, or using Image Playground now perform faster and more smoothly.
As for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, it is said to be up to 7.7x faster AI video-enhancing in Topaz Video, 6.8x faster 3D rendering in Blender, 3.2x higher frame rates in games, and 2.x1 faster in Xcode compilation compared to the M1 model.
It still retains the latest high-end features like the 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with a nano-texture option, the 12MP Center Stage camera, the six-speaker Spatial Audio system, macOS Tahoe out of the box, and up to 24 hours of battery life.
Lastly, the iPad Pro got more than just a mild revamp, as Apple gave it the new N1 wireless chip on top of the M5, bringing Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6 + Thread support for improved connectivity, while the C1X modem in the cellular model delivers up to 50% faster data performance and greater efficiency on the go.
Aside from the memory now being at 12GB unified on the 256GB and 512GB models, almost every other thing is similar to the last gen, such as the Ultra Retina XDR display in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, and iPadOS 26 out of the box that brings Liquid Glass design and more.
Ah yes, don’t forget the accessories, such as the Magic Keyboard with a floating design and aluminum palm rest, along with Apple Pencil Pro, which brings advanced creative control to artists and designers.
Price and Availability
The M5-equipped 14-inch MacBook Pro will start at RM6,999 in Space Black and Silver colors, while the iPad Pro starts from RM4,499 / RM5,399 for the WiFi-only / WiFi+Cellular for the 11-inch, and RM5,799 and RM6,699 for the 13-inch, respectively.
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