How Fast is Apple's M5 Chip? First Benchmark Results Provide Answer

Performance of Apple's M5 Chip

The first benchmark results for the M5 chip in the 14-inch MacBook Pro have been released, providing insight into its performance.

A comparison of multi-core scores for Mac chips shows that the M5 chip in the new iPad Pro achieved a score of 15,577, lower due to its 9-core CPU compared to the 10-core CPU in the 14-inch MacBook Pro.

The new 14-inch MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models are available for pre-order, with a launch date set for October 22.

No official statement from Apple regarding the benchmark results.

Author's summary: Apple's M5 chip shows improved performance.

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MacRumors MacRumors — 2025-10-17