Particle.news
Download on the App Store
11 ARTICLES
·
10h ago

Reviews Confirm M5 in iPad Pro and MacBook Pro Drives Major CPU, GPU and AI Gains

Independent tests indicate the refresh is most compelling for owners of older models rather than recent M4 devices.

Image
Image
Das MacBook Pro von vorn vor einem weißen Hintergrund. Auf dem Display ist App Mail mit dem KI-Zusatzmenü zu sehen.
Image

Overview

  • The new M5 debuts in the iPad Pro alongside the 14-inch MacBook Pro base model, with ComputerBase calling the MacBook’s M5 the current single‑core leader.
  • Benchmarks show up to about 46–50% faster 3D performance versus M4, a new GPU with per‑core Neural Accelerators accelerates AI tasks, and memory bandwidth rises to 153 GB/s with LPDDR5X‑9600.
  • The iPad Pro’s Tandem OLED ‘Ultra Retina XDR’ panel hit roughly 1,000 nits full‑screen and up to around 1,600 nits peak in tests, with an optional Nanotexture finish (1 TB/2 TB models) reducing reflections.
  • Battery testing recorded 20:59 hours of YouTube streaming on the 13‑inch iPad Pro at 200 cd/m², while Apple’s official 10‑hour web/video figure remains unchanged.
  • Configurations now give 12 GB RAM on 256/512 GB iPad Pros and 16 GB on 1/2 TB variants (with higher‑core M5), Apple’s N1 adds Wi‑Fi 7/Bluetooth 6.0/Thread and C1X enables eSIM‑only cellular; the 11‑inch iPad Pro starts near €1,100 and the MacBook Pro M5 is €100 cheaper but ships without a €65 power adapter.