Apple Launches 14-Inch MacBook Pro with M5 Chip

Apple has refreshed its 14-inch MacBook Pro with the all-new M5 chip, bringing major leaps in AI and graphics performance while retaining its signature design.

The M5 architecture features a next-gen 10-core GPU with integrated neural accelerators, offering up to 3.5× faster AI processing and 1.6× better graphics than the M4. Memory bandwidth has also increased from 120 GB/s to 153 GB/s, optimizing performance for heavy creative and data workloads.

While the exterior remains unchanged—with the same ports, battery life, and display—Apple upgraded SSD speeds and expanded storage options up to 4 TB, enhancing performance consistency for professionals.

The device starts at $1,599 for the 16 GB RAM / 512 GB SSD model, with general availability from October 22, 2025.

This update marks a strategic performance boost rather than a visual overhaul. With the M5’s AI-centric design, Apple strengthens its positioning for workloads involving local large-language models, creative applications, and AI-driven development.

While casual users may see marginal differences, professionals—especially in video editing, coding, and AI research—will benefit from faster computation and more efficient multitasking.

Apple’s latest move underscores its vision for on-device intelligence, reducing reliance on cloud infrastructure while giving creators and developers the tools to power next-gen innovation from their desks.