Apple Debuts M5 Chip in New 11- and 13-inch iPad Pro
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– A YouTuber accurately leaked details about the new iPad Pro weeks before Apple’s official announcement, including its imminent launch.
– Pricing starts at $999 for the 11-inch model and $1,299 for the 13-inch model, with pre-orders available now and shipping on October 22.
– Apple claims the M5 chip’s memory bandwidth boost enables a 45% graphics performance increase and up to 2x faster storage read/write speeds.
Apple has officially launched its latest iPad Pro models in both 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, featuring the powerful new M5 chip at their core. These tablets maintain the sleek design of their M4 predecessors, ensuring compatibility with existing cases and accessories. Pre-orders are now open, with the 11-inch version starting at $999 and the 13-inch model at $1,299, and shipping is scheduled to begin on October 22.
The M5 chip shares a similar architecture with the M4, incorporating four high-performance CPU cores, six high-efficiency CPU cores, ten GPU cores, and a 16-core Neural Engine. However, Apple has significantly boosted memory bandwidth from 120GB/s in the M4 to 153GB/s in the M5. This enhancement translates into a remarkable 45 percent leap in graphics performance, as reported by Apple.
Beyond graphics, the new iPad Pro also delivers substantial improvements in storage speed. Apple’s announcement emphasized that users can expect up to double the read and write speeds compared to earlier models. This combination of processing power and faster storage aims to provide a seamless experience for demanding applications, from creative workflows to immersive gaming.
(Source: Ars Technica)
