Apple announces M5-equipped MacBook Pro, M5-equipped iPad Pro, and M5-equipped second-generation Apple Vision Pro
Apple has announced the Apple Silicon 'M5,' a successor to the M4 chip. Additionally, the company also announced the MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and second-generation Apple Vision Pro, all equipped with the M5 chip. Pre-orders for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro with the M5 chip will begin on Thursday, October 16, 2025, with release dates set for Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
Apple unveils M5, the next evolution in AI performance for Apple Silicon - Apple (Japan)
Apple unveils new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip - Apple (UK)
https://www.apple.com/jp/newsroom/2025/10/apple-unveils-new-14-inch-macbook-pro-powered-by-the-m5-chip/
Apple introduces powerful new iPad Pro with M5 chip - Apple (UK)
https://www.apple.com/jp/newsroom/2025/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-new-ipad-pro-with-the-m5-chip/
Apple Vision Pro upgraded with powerful M5 chip - Apple (Japan)
https://www.apple.com/jp/newsroom/2025/10/apple-vision-pro-upgraded-with-the-powerful-m5-chip/
◆M5 chip
Apple says it designed the M5 chip 'to deliver the next evolution in AI performance on Apple Silicon.' The M5 chip uses third-generation 3-nanometer technology and features a new 10-core GPU optimized for AI. Each core also features a dedicated Neural Accelerator, dramatically accelerating GPU-based AI processing.
Apple claims that this delivers more than four times the peak GPU computing performance for AI compared to the M4 chip and more than six times the peak GPU computing performance compared to the M1 chip. It also features a third-generation ray tracing engine, improving graphics performance by up to 45% compared to the M4. The CPU boasts up to 10 cores, consisting of four high-performance cores and six high-efficiency cores, and multi-threaded performance is up to 15% faster than the M4.
Additionally, the improved 16-core Neural Engine and 153GB/s unified memory bandwidth, approximately 30% more than the M4, allow larger AI models to run smoothly on the device. 'The M5 enhances the performance of Apple Intelligence, significantly accelerating AI-powered workflows like image generation and local execution of large language models (LLMs),' Apple said.
◆14-inch MacBook Pro with M5
Apple says, 'The M5 chip in the MacBook Pro dramatically improves performance and AI processing capabilities, making it the ultimate notebook that meets the needs of a wide range of users, from students to professional creators.'
The M5 chip delivers up to 3.5x faster AI workflow performance and up to 1.6x faster graphics performance compared to the previous generation. Next-generation storage technology also boosts SSD performance by up to 2x faster than the previous generation, making it easier to read and write RAW images and large video files.
It offers 24 hours of battery life and macOS Tahoe, designed for maximum productivity, with many new features including a major Spotlight update and enhanced Continuity features.
Prices are as follows: At the time of writing, only the 14-inch model is equipped with the M5, and the 16-inch model is equipped with the M4.
| 14-inch Mac Book Pro with M5 | ||
|---|---|---|
| M5 Configuration | Unified Memory and Storage | Price (tax included) |
| 10-core CPU + 10-core GPU | 16GB/512GB SSD | 248,800 yen |
| 16GB/1TB SSD | 278,800 yen | |
| 24GB/1TB SSD | 308,800 yen | |
| 12-core CPU + 16-core GPU | 24GB/512GB SSD | 328,800 yen |
| 14-core CPU + 20-core GPU | 24GB/1TB SSD | 398,800 yen |
| 14-core CPU + 32-core GPU | 36GB/1TB SSD | 528,800 yen |
◆iPad Pro with M5
The iPad Pro, available in two sizes, 11-inch and 13-inch, is equipped with the M5 chip, which improves AI performance by up to 3.5 times compared to the M4 model and up to 5.6 times compared to the M1 model. Graphics processing, especially 3D rendering, is also faster, and 3D rendering performance using ray tracing is up to 6.7 times faster than the M1 iPad Pro.
Wireless communication functions have also been updated, with the Apple-designed wireless network chip 'N1' supporting Wi-Fi 7. In addition, the Wi-Fi + Cellular model is equipped with the mobile communication modem 'C1X,' which improves mobile data communication speeds by up to 50% and reduces power consumption by up to 30%. The display is equipped with an Ultra Retina XDR display using tandem OLED technology.
Prices are as follows. The device comes in two colors: space black and silver. The M5's configuration also varies slightly depending on the storage capacity. The 256GB and 512GB models have a 9-core CPU with three high-performance cores and six high-efficiency cores, while the 1TB and 2TB models have a 10-core CPU with four high-performance cores and six high-efficiency cores.
| iPad Pro with M5 | Wi-Fi model | Wi-Fi + Cellular model | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage | Price (tax included) | Storage | Price (tax included) | |
| 11-inch model | 256GB | 168,800 yen | 256GB | 204,800 yen |
| 512GB | 204,800 yen | 512GB | 240,800 yen | |
| 1TB | 272,800 yen | 1TB | 308,800 yen | |
| 2TB | 348,000 yen | 2TB | 376,800 yen | |
| 13-inch model | 256GB | 218,800 yen | 256GB | 254,800 yen |
| 512GB | 254,800 yen | 512GB | 298,000 yen | |
| 1TB | 322,800 yen | 1TB | 358,800 yen | |
| 2TB | 398,000 yen | 2TB | 426,800 yen | |
◆2nd Generation Apple Vision Pro
The Apple Vision Pro has also been updated with the M5 chip, bringing improvements to performance, display, battery life, and comfort. The combination of the M5 chip and the R1 chip makes processes like recording Persona AI up to 50% faster than the previous generation.
The M5's processing power also allows the custom micro-OLED display to render 10% more pixels, resulting in improved text and visual clarity, and the refresh rate has been increased to up to 120Hz, reducing motion blur.
Support for the PlayStation VR2 Sense controller will enable players to experience a new level of immersion with high-performance six-degree-of-freedom motion tracking, finger touch detection, and vibration support. Support for the PlayStation VR2 Sense controller has previously been reported as being 'in development in collaboration with Apple and Sony.'
Additionally, a 'dual knit band' has been introduced to improve comfort, and is made from a cushioned, breathable, and stretchy material.
The price of the second-generation Apple Vision Pro equipped with the M5 is 599,800 yen (tax included) for the 256GB version, 634,800 yen (tax included) for the 512GB model, and 669,800 yen (tax included) for the 1TB model. In addition, the dual knit band for Apple Vision Pro can be purchased separately for 16,800 yen (tax included).
Dual Knit Band - Apple (Japan)
https://www.apple.com/jp/shop/product/DUAL_KNIT_BAND_SA/apple-vision-pro%E3%83%87%E3%83%A5%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AB%E3%83%8B%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%83%90%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89
Logitech has also released a stylus pen compatible with Apple Vision Pro, which is available at the official Apple store and can be ordered for 19,800 yen (tax included).
Logitech Muse - Apple (Japan)
https://www.apple.com/jp/shop/product/HS9U2J/A/logitech-muse
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