Apple M5 Max Chip Shatters Records in First Benchmark
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– An unconfirmed Geekbench 6 result shows the M5 Max chip in a 16-inch MacBook Pro achieved a record multi-core CPU score of 29,233, making it the fastest Apple silicon chip ever.
– The M5 Max’s multi-core performance is up to 5% faster than the M3 Ultra and up to 15% faster than the M4 Max chip.
– The chip also set a record for single-core CPU performance with a score of 4,268, the highest ever for a consumer PC processor.
– In graphics tests, the M5 Max’s GPU performance is 5-10% lower than the M3 Ultra but over 20% higher than the M4 Max.
– Overall, the M5 Max offers up to 15% faster CPU and 20% faster GPU performance than the M4 Max, matching Apple’s advertised figures.
A new benchmark result has surfaced for the upcoming 16-inch MacBook Pro, revealing what appears to be the first performance data for Apple’s next-generation M5 Max chip. The unverified Geekbench 6 score suggests a significant leap in processing power, potentially making it the fastest Apple silicon processor to date.
In this single benchmark run, the chip, featuring an 18-core CPU, posted a multi-core score of 29,233. This figure notably surpasses the 27,726 score achieved by the Mac Studio’s M3 Ultra, which packs a 32-core CPU. If accurate, this result positions the M5 Max as the new performance leader in Apple’s lineup, outperforming even the most powerful consumer PC processors currently listed in the Geekbench database.
The multi-core performance shows a clear generational improvement. The M5 Max appears to be roughly 5% faster than the M3 Ultra and demonstrates a more substantial 14% to 15% gain over the previous M4 Max chip with its 16-core CPU. This progression highlights the consistent performance uplifts Apple has managed to engineer with each new silicon iteration.
For single-core tasks, the chip recorded a score of 4,268. This aligns with the performance of the standard M5 chip found in the base model 14-inch MacBook Pro, indicating a shared architectural foundation. Notably, this single-core result is among the highest ever recorded for a consumer processor, edging out competitors like the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
Graphics performance was also tested via the Metal API. The M5 Max, equipped with a 40-core GPU, posted impressive scores of 218,772 and 232,718 in two separate runs. While these results are approximately 5-10% lower than the average score for the top-tier M3 Ultra (245,053), they represent a more than 20% increase over the highest-end M4 Max, which averages around 191,600.
When taken together, these early figures suggest the M5 Max delivers on Apple’s advertised performance claims. The data indicates up to 15% faster CPU performance and up to 20% faster GPU performance compared directly to the M4 Max chip it succeeds. This level of improvement maintains Apple’s aggressive pace of year-over-year silicon advancement.
The new MacBook Pro models featuring the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are currently available for pre-order. The first customer deliveries and in-store availability are scheduled to begin on March 11.
(Source: Mac Rumors)
