Apple launches MacBook with M5 chip: Superior AI performance and 24-hour battery life.
Apple officially announced the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air lines equipped with the M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips, which offer four times faster artificial intelligence processing than their predecessors.
Apple has officially introduced upgraded MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models featuring the latest M5 chip. This represents a significant leap forward in the Apple Silicon ecosystem, delivering superior performance for professional tasks, content creation, and entertainment. Users can pre-order the new devices starting March 4th, with expected delivery worldwide from March 11th.
Breakthrough power from the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in the MacBook Pro.
The new MacBook Pro line features two powerful chip options: the M5 Pro and M5 Max, specifically designed for professionals. Both chips are built on a completely new unified architecture with a total of 18 processing cores, including 6 high-performance cores and 12 power-efficient cores, resulting in 30% faster processing speeds compared to the previous generation.
In particular, artificial intelligence (AI) processing capabilities are significantly enhanced thanks to the integrated GPU with neural accelerators. The new M5 chip can process large language models (LLMs) up to four times faster than the M4 Pro and eight times faster than the original M1 version, unlocking great potential for AI-intensive applications.
Optimized for professional programming and graphics.
In terms of storage and multitasking capabilities, the M5 Pro version supports up to 64 GB of consolidated memory with a bandwidth of 307 GB/s. Meanwhile, the top-of-the-line M5 Max variant can be upgraded to up to 128 GB of memory and achieves a maximum bandwidth of 614 GB/s. These specifications allow the device to smoothly handle 8K video editing, filmmaking, 3D architectural design, and complex scientific research tasks.
Comparison table of basic specifications between M5 chip series:
| Parameter | Chip M5 Pro | Chip M5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Core architecture | 6 performance + 12 energy saving | 6 performance + 12 energy saving |
| Maximum unified memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory bandwidth | 307 GB/second | 614 GB/second |
| AI speed compared to M4 | 4 times faster | 4 times faster |
MacBook Air M5: New performance in an ultra-thin design.
The MacBook Air line also received an upgrade with the M5 chip, featuring a 10-core CPU and up to 10-core GPU. While retaining the fanless design for absolute quietness, the machine still achieves AI processing performance up to 4 times faster than the M4 and 9.5 times faster than the M1. Standard storage capacity has been increased to 512GB SSD, double that of the previous generation, with options up to 4TB.
In terms of connectivity and multimedia, both models integrate Apple's own N1 network chip, supporting the advanced Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 standards. The MacBook Pro boasts an impressive battery life of up to 24 hours of continuous use, while the MacBook Air maintains a range of 18 hours. Both are equipped with a 12 MP Center Stage camera and a speaker system supporting Spatial Audio.
MacBook M5 price in the Vietnamese market
In Vietnam, the starting prices for the new MacBook models are as follows:
- MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro):From 59.9 million VND.
- MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro):From 72.9 million VND.
- MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD):From 29.9 million VND.
- MacBook Air 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD):From 34.9 million VND.
For the highest-configured 16-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Max chip, Nano Texture display, 48 GB RAM, and 2 TB SSD), the price can exceed 200 million VND.
