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Apple M2 vs Apple M5 Max: Comparison
Apple M2 and Apple M5 Max differ on cache: Apple M2 at 16MB L2 + 4MB L1, Apple M5 Max at 40MB L2 + 4MB L1, which puts Apple M5 Max ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Model Number | M2 | M5 Max |
| Core/Thread Count | 8 Core / 8 Thread (4 Performance + 4 Efficiency) | 16 Core / 16 Thread (12 Performance + 4 Efficiency) |
| TDP | 20 W | 50 W |
| Cache | 16MB L2 + 4MB L1 | 40MB 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 |




