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Chip changes: How fast will M5 Pro and M5 Max be?

The core M5 chip says a lot about what the M5 Pro and M5 Max will deliver in new MacBook Pro models in 2026. Here’s what to expect from the next Apple Silicon release.

Two panels featuring the Apple logo and 'M5' text, one labeled 'Pro' with duct tape, the other 'Max' with identical tape, on dark gradient backgrounds.
M5 Pro and M5 Max are coming in a few months.

The M5 has launched, with the usual crowing of it being considerably better than the previous generation’s base-model chip. This is fairly typical, but so is the daydreaming of what the next chips will bring to the table.

While the release timing varies, the Pro and Max versions of a new Apple Silicon generation boast higher performance, delivering power for those who need considerable number-crunching capabilities.

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