Apple today unveiled its new 14-inch MacBook Pro, featuring the powerful M5 chip that promises a significant leap in artificial intelligence processing and overall performance while extending battery life to up to 24 hours.
The M5 chip integrates a new generation GPU with a neural accelerator in each core, delivering up to 3.5 times more AI performance compared to the prior M4 generation and up to six times more than the M1 chip. This enhancement drastically speeds up AI tasks in applications like image generation and the execution of large language models directly on the device.
Beyond AI, the M5 chip boasts a faster and more efficient CPU, offering up to 20 percent higher multi-core performance than the M4 for demanding tasks such as code compilation. An improved 16-core neural engine further boosts on-device AI capabilities, supporting advanced generative models within Apple Intelligence features.
The new MacBook Pro also comes with next-generation SSD storage, which is up to twice as fast as the previous model. Users can configure the device with up to 4 terabytes of storage, ideal for handling large files and video projects.
Graphic performance sees an improvement of up to 1.6 times over the M4 chip, benefiting professional applications and providing higher frame rates in games. The M5’s unified memory bandwidth exceeds 150 gigabytes per second, crucial for working with complex AI models or large-scale 3D scenes.
Other notable features include the Liquid Retina XDR display, a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera, and a six-speaker sound system. The laptop also retains a wide array of ports and runs on macOS Tahoe.
The new 14-inch MacBook Pro is available in space black and silver finishes. Pre-orders are open today, with deliveries and in-store availability beginning on Wednesday, October 22.
Pricing for the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip starts at approximately $1,997 USD for the model with 512 GB of SSD storage.
In line with Apple’s 2030 carbon neutrality plan, the new MacBook Pro is constructed with 45 percent recycled materials by weight. This includes 100 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure and 100 percent recycled cobalt used in the battery.