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Compare Apple M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max with M4 chips by CPU class, graphics, AI features, memory bandwidth, and practical upgrade value.
Key facts
Production status: Production
Release date: 2026-03-03
Cores / Threads: 18 / 18
Base clock: -
Turbo clock: -
TDP: -
Process: 3 nm
Codename: M5 Max
Generation: Apple Silicon
All available specs
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| GPU cores | 40 |
| Unified memory | Up to 128 GB |
| Memory bandwidth | 614 GB/s |
| Official source date | 2026-03-03 |
| Official source | Apple debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max — https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-debuts-m5-pro-and-m5-max-to-supercharge-the-most-demanding-pro-workflows/ |
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