Apple today updated the 14-inch MacBook Pro base model with its new M5 chip, which is also available in updated iPad Pro and Vision Pro models.Like the M4 chip, Apple's next-generation M5 chip has a 10-core CPU, a 10-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine.Apple makes specific performance claims, such as saying the M5 chip offers up to 20% faster CPU performance for certain workloads, such as "code compiling," and up to 1.6× faster graphics performance "in pro apps." The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip is available to pre-order starting today, and it will begin arriving to customers and launch in stores on Wednesday, October 22.
In the U.S., pricing starts at $1,599, for a configuration with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM.Available finishes include Silver and Space Black.Today's announcement does not include higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, which are expected to launch in early 2026.
More details to follow.
