[ APPLE ]
Processors
Apple M5 (8-core GPU)
Overall Score
81/100
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Apple M5 (8-core GPU) is an engineering-tested processors achieving an overall rating of 81/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Efficiency
Rating: Excellent
97/100
Performance
Rating: Excellent
100/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
CPU
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Frequency (E) | 3.0 GHz |
| Base Frequency (P) | 4.61 GHz |
| E-Cores | 6 |
| E-Threads | 6 |
| L1 Cache | 192K (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 16MB (shared) |
| Multiplier | 46x |
| P-Cores | 4 |
| P-Threads | 4 |
| Total Cores | 10 |
| Total Threads | 10 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No |
General
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Codename | Apple M5 |
| Instruction Set | ARMv9 |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M5 GPU (8-core) |
| Released | March 3, 2026 |
| Type | Laptop |
| Vendor | Apple |
Memory Support
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| ECC Support | No |
| Max. Memory Bandwidth | 153 GB/s |
| Max. Memory Size | 32 GB |
| Memory Channels | 8 |
| Memory Types | - LPDDR5X-9600 |
Package
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabrication Process | 3 nm |
| Peak Temperature | 100°C |
| Socket | Apple M-Socket |
| TDP (PL1) | 27 W |
| Transistors | 28 billions |
Performance Per Watt
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cinebench 2024 / Watt | 43.3 PPW |
| Geekbench 6 Multi / Watt | 634.1 PPW |
Recent User Tests
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Benchmark |
| 📘 2026-05-02->fedwim | GeekBench |
| 📘 2026-07-03(Mahesh Kondraju) | GeekBench |
iGPU
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Execution Units | 128 |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1620 MHz |
| Integrated Graphics | Apple M5 GPU (8-core) |
| ROPs | 32 |
| Shading Units | 1024 |
| TMUs | 64 |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive positive benchmark metrics recorded.
Key Considerations
- No major hardware limitations flagged during benchmark run.
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Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).