Apple’s M5 Max Chip Sets New Performance Benchmark
Apple’s latest innovation, the M5 Max chip, has set a new standard in computing performance. Recent Geekbench 6 results reveal that the 16-inch MacBook Pro equipped with the M5 Max’s 18-core CPU achieved a multi-core score of 29,233, surpassing the Mac Studio’s M3 Ultra chip, which scored 27,726 with its 32-core CPU. This positions the M5 Max as the fastest Apple silicon chip to date, outperforming all other consumer PC processors in the Geekbench database.
Performance Comparisons:
– 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Max (18-core CPU): 29,233
– Mac Studio with M3 Ultra (32-core CPU): 27,726
– Mac Studio with M4 Max (16-core CPU): 26,166
– 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max (16-core CPU): 25,702
In single-core performance, the M5 Max achieved a score of 4,268, aligning with the base model 14-inch MacBook Pro released in October. This score surpasses the AMD Ryzen 9 series, marking it as the highest single-core score recorded for any consumer PC processor.
Graphics Performance:
The M5 Max’s 40-core GPU delivered impressive Metal scores of 218,772 and 232,718 in separate tests. These results are 5% to 10% lower than the M3 Ultra’s average Metal score of 245,053 but exceed the M4 Max’s average Metal score of 191,600 by over 20%.
Availability:
MacBook Pro models featuring the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are currently available for pre-order, with deliveries and in-store availability commencing on March 11.
