Testing Apple’s 2026 16-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Max, and its new “performance” cores

M5 Pro and M5 Max both use the same 18-core CPU die, but Pro uses a 20-core GPU die, and Max gets a 40-core GPU die. (Because the memory controller is also part of the GPU die, the Max chip still ...

Apple reveals M5 Pro and M5 Max silicon with an all-big-core design and big performance gains

Apple has introduced its newest professional silicon, the M5 Pro and M5 Max, marking a significant leap in performance for its high-end Macs. Built on an all-big-core design that focuses on raw ...
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Apple MacBook Neo CPU beats AMD and Intel chips in single-core benchmarks

Apple's A18 Pro processor shows impressive single-core performance on the MacBook Neo, putting Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm to the test.

Fusion multi-die packaging and per-core neural accelerators target AI and graphics performance

While the base Apple M5 chip retains a conventional single-die design, the M5 Pro and M5 Max move to Apple's new Fusion ...

First MacBook Neo Benchmarks Are In: Here's How It Compares to the M1 MacBook Air

Benchmarks for the new MacBook Neo surfaced today, and unsurprisingly, CPU performance is almost identical to the iPhone 16 Pro. The MacBook Neo uses the same 6-core A18 Pro chip that was first ...

Apple Debuts M5 Pro And M5 Max To Supercharge The Most Demanding Pro Workflows

Apple® today announced M5 Pro and M5 Max, the world’s most advanced chips for pro laptops, powering the new MacBook Pro®. The chips are built using a new Apple-designed Fusion Architecture. This ...
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Apple M5 vs. M4: We Tested What's Improved With Apple's In-House Silicon Chip

Apple didn't keep us waiting long after announcing its new M5 chips to find out what they're capable of. We got our hands on both the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro 14 powered by the new M5 chips. It's ...