Apple Unveils M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips, Latest MacBook Pro Models

Apple has introduced the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, alongside updated 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, promising significant performance gains and enhanced AI capabilities. The new chips, built on a new Apple-designed Fusion Architecture, aim to supercharge professional workflows.

New Chip Architecture and Performance

The M5 Pro and M5 Max feature an 18-core CPU architecture, incorporating six “super cores” – Apple’s highest-performing CPU core design – and twelve performance cores. This configuration is expected to deliver up to a 30 percent increase in CPU performance for professional applications. Apple Newsroom

The GPU has also been significantly upgraded, scaling up to a 40-core design. Each GPU core now includes a Neural Accelerator, and increased unified memory bandwidth results in over four times the peak GPU compute for AI tasks compared to the previous generation. Graphics performance is improved by up to 35 percent for applications utilizing ray tracing, compared to the M4 Pro and M4 Max. Apple Newsroom

Enhanced Memory and Storage

The M5 Pro supports up to 64GB of unified memory with a throughput of 307 GB/s, while the M5 Max can be configured with up to 128GB of unified memory and a throughput of 614 GB/s. SSD storage is up to twice as rapid as the previous generation, with base configurations starting at 1TB for the M5 Pro and 2TB for the M5 Max. Apple Newsroom

MacBook Pro Updates

The new MacBook Pro models feature the Apple N1 chip, supporting Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 for improved wireless performance, and reliability. Battery life is rated for up to 24 hours, a significant improvement over previous Intel-based models (up to 13 hours longer) and a three-hour increase over M1 models. The laptop can be charged to 50 percent capacity in 30 minutes using a 96W or higher USB-C adapter. Apple Newsroom

The Liquid Retina XDR display remains, with an optional nanotexture option. Connectivity options include three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI (supporting up to 8K resolution), an SDXC card slot, and MagSafe 3 charging. The new MacBook Pro also includes a 12MP Center Stage camera, studio-quality microphones, and a six-speaker sound system. Apple Newsroom

Pricing and Availability

The new MacBook Pro models are available in space black and silver. Pre-orders begin on March 4th, with availability starting on March 11th. Pricing starts at $59,990 CZK for the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro chip and $74,990 CZK for the 16-inch version. The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Max starts at $99,990 CZK, while the 16-inch model begins at $109,990 CZK. Apple Newsroom