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Apple M5 vs Apple M6: Comparison
Apple M5 and Apple M6 differ on cache: Apple M5 at 16MB L2 + 4MB L1, Apple M6 at 18MB L2 + 4MB L1, which puts Apple M6 ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Model Number | M5 | M6 |
| Core/Thread Count | 10 Core / 10 Thread (4 Performance + 6 Efficiency) | 12 Core / 12 Thread (6 Performance + 6 Efficiency) |
| TDP | 22 W | 20 W |
| Cache | 16MB L2 + 4MB L1 | 18MB L2 + 4MB L1 |
| Boost/Base Clock | 4.5 GHz / 2.9 GHz | 4.7 GHz / 3.0 GHz |
| Series | Apple Silicon | Apple Silicon |
| CPU Process Node | 3 Nanometers (Enhanced) | 2 Nanometers |
| Architecture | Apple Silicon, Fifth Generation | Apple Silicon, Sixth Generation |