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Apple Rolls Out M5 Chip to MacBook Pro, iPad Pro and Vision Pro

Apple positions the M5 as an AI‑first leap that enables larger on‑device models via GPU Neural Accelerators with higher memory bandwidth.

Overview

  • Preorders are open now for the M5‑powered 14‑inch MacBook Pro, 11‑ and 13‑inch iPad Pro, and Vision Pro, with in‑store availability set for October 22.
  • Apple cites up to 3.5x faster AI performance and up to 1.6x faster graphics versus M4, driven by a 10‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU with per‑core Neural Accelerators, a 16‑core Neural Engine, and 153GB/s unified memory bandwidth.
  • The 14‑inch MacBook Pro keeps its design but doubles SSD speeds and adds configurations up to 4TB, starting at $1,599 with claimed 24‑hour battery life.
  • The iPad Pro adds Apple’s N1 wireless chip with Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread, a C1X 5G modem on cellular models, faster charging to 50% in about 30 minutes, and more base RAM on lower capacities; pricing starts at $999 (11‑inch).
  • Vision Pro moves from M2 to M5 with roughly 10% more rendered pixels, support for up to 120Hz, a battery life estimate of 2.5 hours general use, and a new included Dual Knit Band, keeping the $3,499 price.