Apple M5 Pro
- Boost/Base Clock:
- 4.6 GHz / 3.0 GHz
- Core/Thread Count:
- 14 Core / 14 Thread (10 Performance + 4 Efficiency)
- Cache:
- 24MB L2 + 4MB L1
- TDP:
- 35 Watts
- CPU Process Node:
- 3 Nanometers (Enhanced)
- CPU Series:
- Apple Silicon
- Form Factor:
- Laptop
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Apple M5 Pro Review
The Apple M5 Pro is a 14-core System-on-Chip (10 performance cores plus 4 efficiency cores) built on an enhanced next-generation 3nm process within a 35 Watt TDP, found in the MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch and the Mac mini.
The M5 Pro keeps the M4 Pro's 10-performance/4-efficiency core layout, with clock and cache gains carried over from the base M5. It pairs with a GPU configuration of up to 20 cores, up to 64GB of unified memory, and up to 307GB/s of bandwidth, covered separately in this catalog's graphics-cards listings, roughly doubling the base M5's GPU core count and memory ceiling as expected of the Pro tier.
Same Core Layout, More GPU Behind It
Carrying over the M4 Pro's 10+4 performance-to-efficiency core ratio, the M5 Pro's main generational change is the redesigned GPU it pairs with, now scaling to 20 cores and 64GB of unified memory.
A Real Memory Bandwidth Jump
At up to 307GB/s, the M5 Pro roughly doubles the base M5's 153GB/s bandwidth, consistent with the Pro tier's usual role of scaling memory bandwidth alongside GPU core count.
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 multi-core scores around 23,500 keep pace with the generational gains seen at the base M5 tier, reflecting the same clock and architecture improvements applied to a larger core count.
Specifications
Identity
| Brand | Apple |
|---|---|
| Product Line | Apple Silicon |
| Model Number | M5 Pro |
Segment and platform
| Microarchitecture | Apple Silicon, Fifth Generation |
|---|---|
| Process Node | 3 nm |
| Form Factor | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Core/Thread Count | 14 Core / 14 Thread (10 Performance + 4 Efficiency) |
| TDP | 35 W |
| Cache | 24MB L2 + 4MB L1 |
| Boost/Base Clock | 4.6 GHz / 3.0 GHz |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- MacBook Pro 14-inch/16-inch or Mac mini buyers who need sustained multi-core performance and up to 64GB of unified memory for professional creative or development work.
Not for
- Buyers who don't need more than base-M5-level performance.
- Buyers needing the largest available GPU and memory bandwidth — the M5 Max goes further.
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Apple M5 Pro?
The Apple M5 Pro is a processor from Apple. Key specs: Boost/Base Clock 4.6 GHz / 3.0 GHz, Core/Thread Count 14 Core / 14 Thread (10 Performance + 4 Efficiency), Cache 24MB L2 + 4MB L1, TDP 35 Watts, CPU Process Node 3 Nanometers (Enhanced).
Who is the Apple M5 Pro best suited to?
It suits macbook pro 14-inch/16-inch or mac mini buyers who need sustained multi-core performance and up to 64gb of unified memory for professional creative or development work..
What are the drawbacks of the Apple M5 Pro?
It is a poor fit for buyers who don't need more than base-m5-level performance., buyers needing the largest available gpu and memory bandwidth — the m5 max goes further..