Apple has officially revealed the new 14-inch MacBook Pro equipped with the M5 chip. The company claims that this represents the “next significant advancement in AI for the Mac,” boasting up to 3.5x enhanced AI performance compared to the M4.
Here’s all you need to know…
Here are the specifications of the M5 chip in the new 14-inch MacBook Pro:
– Next-generation 10-core GPU featuring a Neural Accelerator in every core
– Up to 1.6x improved graphics performance in professional applications and allows for up to 1.6x higher frame rates in games relative to the M4 model
– 10-core CPU offering up to 20 percent quicker multithreaded performance compared to M4
– 2x faster SSD performance
– Up to 4TB of SSD storage (in contrast to the 2TB limit of the M4)
– 153GB/s memory bandwidth (compared to 120GB/s on the M4)
Apple states:
“Apple today introduced a new 14-inch MacBook Pro, showcasing the remarkably powerful M5 chip. With M5, the 14-inch MacBook Pro has become even more rapid and capable, offering a significant enhancement in AI performance. The M5 chip boasts a next-generation GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core, achieving up to 3.5x the AI performance and up to 1.6x faster graphics than the prior generation. M5 also incorporates a speedier and more efficient CPU, an upgraded Neural Engine, and improved memory bandwidth that accelerates everything from launching applications to executing large language models (LLMs) on the device. Furthermore, it provides remarkable battery life of up to 24 hours, allowing users to take their professional workflows anywhere.
With the latest storage technology, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 offers faster SSD performance than the previous generation for activities like importing RAW image files or exporting substantial videos. Notable features — such as a stunning Liquid Retina XDR display with a nano-texture option, a 12MP Center Stage camera, a six-speaker sound system, a wide selection of ports, Apple Intelligence capabilities, and the unmatched power of macOS Tahoe — enhance the MacBook Pro experience.”
Here’s John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering:
“MacBook Pro remains the world’s premier professional laptop, and today, the 14-inch MacBook Pro improves even further with the introduction of the M5 chip. M5 signifies the next major leap in AI for the Mac and provides a substantial enhancement in graphics performance, optimizing demanding workflows for everyone from students to creatives, developers to business professionals, and more. With its exceptional performance, remarkable battery life, and unparalleled display, M5 elevates the new 14-inch MacBook Pro to the next level.”
The new M5 MacBook Pro is available for order today starting at the same price of $1,599 as its predecessor. Availability starts on Wednesday, October 22. It is offered in the same space black and silver as the earlier generation.
Apple has not launched a new version of the 16-inch MacBook Pro. They have also yet to announce the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. Those announcements are anticipated sometime in early 2026.
