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Apple M3 Pro vs Apple M5 Pro: Comparison
Apple M3 Pro and Apple M5 Pro differ on cache: Apple M3 Pro at 18MB L2 + 4MB L1, Apple M5 Pro at 24MB L2 + 4MB L1, which puts Apple M5 Pro ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Model Number | M3 Pro | M5 Pro |
| Core/Thread Count | 12 Core / 12 Thread (6 Performance + 6 Efficiency) | 14 Core / 14 Thread (10 Performance + 4 Efficiency) |
| TDP | 30 W | 35 W |
| Cache | 18MB L2 + 4MB L1 | 24MB L2 + 4MB L1 |
| Boost/Base Clock | 4.05 GHz / 2.75 GHz | 4.6 GHz / 3.0 GHz |
| Series | Apple Silicon | Apple Silicon |
| CPU Process Node | 3 Nanometers | 3 Nanometers (Enhanced) |
| Architecture | Apple Silicon, Third Generation | Apple Silicon, Fifth Generation |




