Apple has just launched the new 14-inch MacBook Pro, featuring the incredibly powerful M5 chip. This update makes the MacBook Pro even faster, more capable, and brings a major leap in AI performance. The M5 chip includes a next-generation GPU with a Neural Accelerator in every core, delivering up to 3.5x the AI performance and up to 1.6x faster graphics than the previous generation. It also has a quicker, more efficient CPU, an enhanced Neural Engine, and higher memory bandwidth that speeds up everything from app launches to running large language models (LLMs) on device.
On top of that, it boasts up to 24 hours of battery life, so you can take your pro workflows anywhere. With the latest storage tech, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 offers faster SSD performance than before, perfect for tasks like importing RAW images or exporting large videos. It includes beloved features like a stunning Liquid Retina XDR display with a nano-texture option, a 12MP Center Stage camera, a six-speaker sound system, plenty of ports, Apple Intelligence features, and the unmatched power of macOS Tahoe. All this comes at the same starting price of $1,599, offering even better value for current and new Mac users. Available in space black and silver, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 is up for pre-order today, with availability beginning Wednesday, October 22.
John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, said, “MacBook Pro is the world’s best pro laptop, and the 14-inch model is now even better with the M5 chip. It marks a huge leap in AI for Mac and boosts graphics performance, helping everyone from students to creatives, developers, and business pros. With its amazing performance, 24-hour battery life, and unrivaled display, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 takes things to another level.”
M5: The Next Big Step in AI for Mac
Apple silicon leads the pack with blazing speed, advanced tech, efficiency, and AI smarts. The M5’s advanced CPU, GPU, and faster Neural Engine push the new 14-inch MacBook Pro further, taking AI to new heights. Its next-gen 10-core GPU—with a Neural Accelerator in each core—delivers up to 3.5x faster AI performance than M4 and up to 6x faster than M1. From students transcribing notes to creators storyboarding with AI tools or business users running local models in webAI, the M5 powers everyday AI workflows and more. You’ll see faster text-to-image generation in apps like Draw Things, quicker LLMs in LM Studio, and speedier pro tasks like deep learning and AI video enhancement. The 16-core Neural Engine accelerates on-device AI, enhancing Apple Intelligence models, and the up to 2x faster SSD lets you load LLMs quicker, with options up to 4 TB of storage.
Next-Level Performance with M5
The M5 also boosts systemwide performance and capabilities for the 14-inch MacBook Pro. Its new GPU offers up to 1.6x faster graphics in pro apps and 1.6x higher frame rates in games compared to M4. The world’s fastest CPU core makes multitasking smoother, with the 10-core design up to 20% faster in multithreaded tasks like code compiling. It’s ideal for data analysts querying databases in Python or product designers juggling Rhino, Notion, and Jira. With over 150 GB/s of unified memory bandwidth, you can handle large AI models or multitask in 3D apps with ease.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 delivers:
- Up to 7.7x faster AI video enhancement in Topaz Video vs. the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1, and 1.8x faster than M4.
- Up to 6.8x faster 3D rendering in Blender vs. M1, and 1.7x faster than M4.
- Up to 3.2x higher frame rates in games vs. M1, and 1.6x faster than M4.
- Up to 2.1x faster code compiling in Xcode vs. M1, and 1.2x faster than M4.
A Great Upgrade from M1 and Intel
For M1 and Intel users, the M5 is a standout upgrade. It offers up to 86x faster AI, 30x faster GPU with ray tracing, and 5.5x faster CPU compared to Intel-based systems. M1 upgraders get up to 6x faster AI, 6.8x faster GPU, and 2x faster CPU. Battery life jumps up to 14 hours more for Intel users and 4 hours for M3, reaching 24 hours total. Unlike many PC laptops, MacBook Pro maintains performance on battery. New users from Intel and M1 also get 16 GB of unified memory, an extra Thunderbolt port, and space black with an anodization seal.
macOS Tahoe Enhances the Experience
The 14-inch MacBook Pro shines with macOS Tahoe’s beautiful design and powerful features. Spotlight now offers better app and file tips, letting you act right from the search bar—like sending emails or creating notes. Continuity brings the Phone app to Mac for Recents, Contacts, and Voicemails, plus calls from your Mac. Live Activities from iPhone keeps you updated in real time, like flight alerts.
Liquid Glass design lets you personalize more with an updated Control Center, color options for folders, icons, and widgets. The transparent menu bar makes the display feel bigger.
Apple Intelligence expands with privacy-focused features in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone for Live Translation of text and audio. Shortcuts gains smart actions and access to Apple Intelligence models for complex tasks like photo sorting. Developers can integrate Apple Intelligence into apps or use the Foundations Model framework for specialized on-device intelligence.
M5 and the Environment
Apple 2030 aims for carbon neutrality across its footprint by decade’s end by tackling materials, electricity, and transportation emissions. The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 uses 45% recycled content, including 100% recycled aluminum enclosure, rare earth elements in magnets, and cobalt in the battery. It’s made with 55% renewable electricity (wind and solar) in the supply chain, ships in 100% fiber-based packaging for easy recycling, and meets high energy efficiency and safe chemistry standards with long software support.
Pricing and Availability
Pre-order the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 today on apple.com/store and the Apple Store app in 30 countries, including the U.S. It arrives Wednesday, October 22 in Apple Stores and authorized resellers.
Starting at $1,599 (U.S.) and $1,499 with education savings, it’s available in space black and silver. Configure-to-order options and accessories are on apple.com/mac.
What do you think about the new MacBook Pro with M5? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
