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Apple M5 (10-CPU)
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Apple M5 (10-CPU)
Summary
The Apple M5 (10-CPU) is a current Apple processor, representing a remarkable evolution. It is manufactured using the advanced 3-nanometer process, which leads to high energy efficiency. At the same time, this process enables strong performance for a wide range of tasks. The integrated graphics unit, known as Apple M5 (10 Core), offers solid graphics performance.
This allows visually demanding applications and media content to be displayed smoothly.A maximum memory bandwidth of 154 GB/s ensures fast and responsive system usage. This is supported by a generous 28 MB Level-2 cache. This combination guarantees quick data access and smooth operation. As the successor to the Apple M4 (10-CPU), the M5 benefits from targeted improvements.
Its architecture is designed to find a good balance between performance and energy consumption. We see that this chip forms a reliable basis in many areas. It is a good choice for users looking for a powerful and efficient processor. The entire development shows that Apple is focusing on continuity and optimization here.
This results in a very well-rounded overall package for the modern user. It is a chip that is well-equipped for the coming years. It performs its work reliably.
This allows visually demanding applications and media content to be displayed smoothly.A maximum memory bandwidth of 154 GB/s ensures fast and responsive system usage. This is supported by a generous 28 MB Level-2 cache. This combination guarantees quick data access and smooth operation. As the successor to the Apple M4 (10-CPU), the M5 benefits from targeted improvements.
Its architecture is designed to find a good balance between performance and energy consumption. We see that this chip forms a reliable basis in many areas. It is a good choice for users looking for a powerful and efficient processor. The entire development shows that Apple is focusing on continuity and optimization here.
This results in a very well-rounded overall package for the modern user. It is a chip that is well-equipped for the coming years. It performs its work reliably.
- Advanced 3-nanometer manufacturing
- Strong integrated Apple M5 (10 Core) graphics
- High energy efficiency
- Good balance of performance and consumption
Benchmarks
Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks
Single-core performance
Multi-core performance
Cinebench 2026 Single-Thread
Single-core performance
Apple M5 (10-CPU)
100 %
10C / 10T · 4.61 GHz
16C / 16T · 4.51 GHz
14C / 14T · 4.51 GHz
12C / 12T · 4.51 GHz
14C / 14T · 4.51 GHz
Cinebench 2026 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Intel Core i7-13850HX
119 %
20C / 28T · 5.30 GHz
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
108 %
12C / 24T · 5.10 GHz
Apple M5 (10-CPU)
100 %
10C / 10T · 4.61 GHz
12C / 24T · 5.10 GHz
12C / 12T · 3.50 GHz
Cinebench 2024 Single-Core
Single-core performance
15C / 15T · 4.61 GHz
18C / 18T · 4.61 GHz
Apple M5 (10-CPU)
100 %
10C / 10T · 4.61 GHz
14C / 14T · 4.51 GHz
16C / 16T · 4.51 GHz
Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Intel Core i7-13850HX
109 %
20C / 28T · 5.30 GHz
Intel Core i7-14650HX
107 %
16C / 24T · 5.20 GHz
Apple M5 (10-CPU)
100 %
10C / 10T · 4.61 GHz
12C / 12T · 4.30 GHz
12C / 24T · 5.10 GHz
Cinebench R23 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Apple M5 (10-CPU)
100 %
10C / 10T · 4.61 GHz
14C / 14T · 4.51 GHz
16C / 16T · 4.51 GHz
24C / 24T · 5.40 GHz
24C / 32T · 5.80 GHz
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
101 %
8C / 16T · 3.30 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U
101 %
8C / 16T · 2.70 GHz
Apple M5 (10-CPU)
100 %
10C / 10T · 3.60 GHz
11C / 11T · 3.80 GHz
8C / 16T · 3.80 GHz
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Apple M5 (10-CPU)
100 %
10C / 10T · 4.61 GHz
15C / 15T · 4.61 GHz
18C / 18T · 4.61 GHz
18C / 18T · 4.61 GHz
18C / 18T · 4.61 GHz
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Intel Core i9-14900HX
102 %
24C / 32T · 2.20 GHz
NVIDIA N1X
102 %
20C / 20T · 1.50 GHz
Apple M5 (10-CPU)
100 %
10C / 10T · 3.60 GHz
16C / 16T · 2.90 GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
98 %
16C / 32T · 2.40 GHz
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V
101 %
Intel Arc 130V
Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
101 %
Intel Arc 130V
Apple M5 (10-CPU)
100 %
Apple M5 (10 Core)
Apple M3 Pro (14 Core)
AMD Radeon 880M
More benchmarks
Specifications
At a glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Family | Apple M series (38) |
| CPU group | Apple M5 (6) |
| Architecture | M5 |
| Technology | 3 nm |
| Segment | Notebook |
| Socket | |
| Generation | 5 |
| Predecessor | Apple M4 (10-CPU) Q2/2024 |
| Successor |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU Cores / Threads | 10 / 10 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✗ |
| Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| Core Cluster 1: | 4x P-Core 0.91 - 4.61 GHz |
| Core Cluster 2: | 6x E-Core 0.90 - 3.05 GHz |
| L2-Cache | 28.00 MB |
| L3-Cache | |
| Overclocking | No |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| GPU name | Apple M5 (10 Core) |
| GPU frequency | 0.34 - 1.90 GHz |
| CUs / Shader | 160 / 1280 |
| Raytracing | ✓ |
| Max. displays | 3 |
| Max. GPU Memory | 24 GB |
| Technology | 3 nm |
| Release date | Q4/2025 |
NPU AI performance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
| AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 60 TOPS |
| NPU + CPU + iGPU |
Memory & PCIe
| Memory type | Memory bandwidth |
|---|---|
| LPDDR5X-9600 | 153.6 GB/s |
| Property | Value |
| Max. Memory | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 |
| ECC | ✗ |
| PCIe | 4.0 |
| PCIe Bandwidth |
Thermal Management
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 28 W |
| TDP (PL2) | |
| TDP up | |
| TDP down | 15 W |
| T. junction max. | 100 °C |
Technical details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chip design | Monolithic |
| AES-NI | ✓ |
| Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
| Instruction set | Armv9.2-A (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation, AVX2, SME |
| Release date | Q4/2025 |
| Release price | |
| Documents |
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