Apple's new M5 chip boosts AI and graphics performance
Apple just dropped its M5 chip, powering the latest MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro.
Built on advanced 3nm tech, it delivers up to 3.5x faster AI performance than the M4, depending on the workload—thanks to a Neural Accelerator in every GPU core.
Basically, if you care about speed or run heavy apps, this is a big deal.
The M5 in numbers
The M5 packs a 10-core CPU (with both power and efficiency cores), plus a 16-core Neural Engine and super-fast memory.
Graphics are up to 45% faster in ray-traced games and apps—perfect for creators editing video or working with big AI models.
New devices are expensive, but worth it for pros
If you want top-tier performance for creative work or gaming, these new devices are worth checking out—but they're pricey: iPad Pro starts at $1,099; MacBook Pro at $1,599; Vision Pro at $3,499.
For everyday stuff? You might not need all that muscle.
Unified memory and upgraded ray tracing make a difference
Each GPU core now handles AI and graphics together for smoother multitasking.
Unified memory means faster loading of massive files or models.
Upgraded ray tracing also makes visuals look seriously sharp—a nice touch if you love great graphics.