Apple's M5 products were announced without an event, signaling a shift from traditional product launches. The M5 chip boasts improved AI performance due to neural accelerators in its graphics cores and offers up to 45% better graphics performance than M4, benefiting gaming and other graphical applications.
M5 Chip Features #
- Neural Accelerator: Integrated into graphics cores for much better AI performance.
- Graphics Performance: Up to 45% improvement compared to the M4 chip.
- Gaming: GPUs are designed to be used for gaming.
Vision Pro with M5 #
- Target Product: First device to receive the M5 chip, though the presenter ironically suggests the MacBook Air would benefit most.
- Performance: Faster operation, despite no apparent improvement in battery life.
- Display: Renders 10% more pixels on micro displays, possibly by optimizing existing pixels rather than increasing physical pixel count.
- Comfort: Features a new overhead netband to reduce pressure on the face.
- Peripherals: Compatible with PlayStation VR controls and the Logitech Muse.
iPad Pro with M5 #
- Chip Utilization: The previous M4 chip was not fully utilized in the iPad Pro, highlighting the new M5's potential.
- Fast Charging: Achieves 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 40W charger (comes with a 20W charger if lucky).
- Storage: Up to two times faster storage.
- Connectivity: Includes the new C1X modem for 5G, but lacks a physical SIM card slot.
MacBook Pro with M5 #
- Positioning: Described as the "weakest MacBook Pro in our lineup," implying it's the new entry-level model.
- Memory and Storage: Features faster memory and storage, with up to four terabytes of storage.
- Color Options: No new color options available despite rumors.
- Cellular Connectivity: Does not include the C1X chip for cellular connection.
- EU Charger Policy: In the EU, the M5 MacBook Pro will not come with a charger.
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