Apple's M5 Chip Sets New Performance Benchmark in 14-Inch MacBook Pro
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Apple's M5 Chip Sets New Performance Benchmark in 14-Inch MacBook Pro

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Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro, powered by the new M5 chip, achieves record-breaking single-core performance, surpassing previous Mac and PC processors.

Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro, equipped with the new M5 chip, has achieved a single-core score of 4,263 in Geekbench 6 tests, marking the highest recorded for any Mac or PC processor to date.

The M5 chip features a 10-core CPU, comprising four performance cores and six efficiency cores. This configuration contributes to a multi-core score of 17,862, representing a 20% performance increase over the previous-generation M4 chip.

In comparison, the M4 Max chip in the 16-inch MacBook Pro achieved a single-core score of 3,914, while the M4 Pro scored 3,871. The AMD Ryzen 9950X3D processor recorded a single-core score of 3,399.

The new 14-inch MacBook Pro is available for pre-order, with shipments commencing on October 22, 2025.

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Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro, equipped with the new M5 chip, has achieved a single-core score of 4,263 in Geekbench 6 tests, marking the highest recorded for any Mac or PC processor to date.

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The M5 chip features a 10-core CPU, comprising four performance cores and six efficiency cores.

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This configuration contributes to a multi-core score of 17,862, representing a 20% performance increase over the previous-generation M4 chip.

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In comparison, the M4 Max chip in the 16-inch MacBook Pro achieved a single-core score of 3,914, while the M4 Pro scored 3,871.

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The AMD Ryzen 9950X3D processor recorded a single-core score of 3,399.

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Confirmed

The new 14-inch MacBook Pro is available for pre-order, with shipments commencing on October 22, 2025.

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