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Apple M2 Max vs Apple M5 Pro: Comparison
Apple M2 Max and Apple M5 Pro differ on cache: Apple M2 Max at 36MB L2 + 4MB L1, Apple M5 Pro at 24MB L2 + 4MB L1, which puts Apple M2 Max ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Model Number | M2 Max | M5 Pro |
| Core/Thread Count | 12 Core / 12 Thread (8 Performance + 4 Efficiency) | 14 Core / 14 Thread (10 Performance + 4 Efficiency) |
| TDP | 30 W | 35 W |
| Cache | 36MB L2 + 4MB L1 | 24MB L2 + 4MB L1 |
| Series | Apple Silicon | Apple Silicon |
| CPU Process Node | 5 Nanometers | 3 Nanometers (Enhanced) |
| Architecture | Apple Silicon, Second Generation | Apple Silicon, Fifth Generation |