Apple unveils new MacBook Pro with M5, M5 Pro, M5 Max chips
- Apple unveiled its new MacBook Pro lineup with M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips on March 3 2026, positioning them as the world’s top professional laptops. apple.com+1
- The M5 Pro and M5 Max chips employ a Fusion Architecture that bonds two 3 nm dies into a single SoC integrating CPU, GPU, Media Engine, and Neural Engine. macrumors.com+1
- These chips deliver up to an 18‑core CPU and 40‑core GPU, providing up to 30 % faster 3D rendering and markedly better gaming performance. petapixel.com+1
- On‑device AI sees a leap, with 7.8× faster image generation and 6.9× quicker LLM prompt processing compared to the M1 Pro. apple.com
- The Liquid Retina XDR display offers vibrant colors, high contrast, and exceptional brightness. apple.com
- Base storage starts at 1 TB for M5 Pro and 2 TB for M5 Max, with options up to 8 TB SSD and speeds up to 2× faster than prior models. arstechnica.com+1
- Pricing begins at $1,699 for the base M5, $2,199 for the 14‑inch M5 Pro, and can reach $7,349 for a fully specced 16‑inch M5 Max, with pre‑orders starting March 4 2026. arstechnica.com+1
