… Like all Apple silicon chips, the M5 supports Apple Intelligence features. Media Engine Apple includes a media engine in its Apple silicon chips to speed up video processing while preserving battery life. …
… M5 MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide Mar 11 MacBook Pro to Receive 'Major Upgrade' by Early Next Year Mar 11 Apple Released Seven New Products Today Mar 11 MacBook Neo Gets Same Battery Cycle Rating as MacBook Pro, Air Mar 10 MacBook Neo Has Up to 8× Slower SSD Speeds Compared to New MacBook Pro Mar 10 App…
… The M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are both built on a new Fusion Architecture that bonds two third-generation 3nm dies into a single chip using advanced packaging. Both chips feature an 18-core CPU, which is up from the 14-core and 16-core designs of the M4 Pro and M4 Max, respectively. …
… The latest revision focuses more on internal improvements, particularly in GPU performance and AI acceleration, rather than introducing major new capabilities. …
… So how does the new machine compare? …
… Apple added a new thermal architecture to accommodate the M4 chips in the smaller body, with a vented foot that pulls in air from the surrounding environment to cool the machine. …
… Along with new chips, Apple added Thunderbolt 5 ports to the Mac Studio, for faster transfer speeds and more importantly, more display connectivity options. …
… Leaked internal software suggests that Apple is developing a new version of the iMac that includes an M5 Max chip . Max chips are typically reserved for "Pro" machines, so it's entirely possible that Apple is also planning to launch a new iMac Pro. …
… Apple patents could offer further clues to the new design direction. …
… While all Macs are now powered by Apple's custom-designed chips, a new rumor claims that Apple may rekindle its partnership with Intel, albeit in a new and limited way. …