Apple A17 Pro vs Apple M5 Pro (15-CPU 16-GPU)

The Apple A17 Pro is based on the Ibiza architecture and is manufactured in a 3 nm process by Apple.

It was primarily developed for mobile devices and targets users seeking high efficiency in compact devices. The technical specifications include a memory bandwidth of 51 GB/s as well as a Level 2 cache of 20 MB and a Level 3 cache of 24 MB. In benchmarks, the Apple A17 Pro shows solid single-core performance, but lags significantly behind desktop systems in multi-core performance.

The integrated Apple A17 Pro (6 GPU Cores) graphics are suitable for mobile games but often reach thermal limits in demanding titles. The low power consumption favors passive cooling and ensures a stable price-performance ratio in the mobile sector. The Apple M5 Pro (15-CPU 16-GPU) uses the modern M5 architecture and is also produced in a 3 nm process.

It is aimed at professional users in the desktop sector who require high computing capacities. With 15 CPU cores and 16 GPU cores, it offers significantly higher multi-core performance than mobile solutions. Since the memory bandwidth is 307 GB/s and an integrated Apple M5 Pro (16 Core) graphics unit is present, the system delivers very good AI performance.

The processor also supports PCIe 4.0 for fast interfaces. In the gaming sector, the higher core count ensures smooth processes for complex calculations. Despite the higher power consumption, the system remains efficient due to the 22 MB Level 2 cache. For workstation tasks, this processor is the ideal choice due to massive parallelization.