Apple’s New M5 MacBook Pro Just Shattered Geekbench Records

Apple’s new 14-inch MacBook Pro is already making waves, and it’s all thanks to the company’s latest M5 chip. A fresh Geekbench leak shows that Apple’s newest processor isn’t just fast — it’s setting records that leave even high-end PCs in the dust.

But beyond the numbers, what does that actually mean if you’re thinking about upgrading? Let’s break it down.

The M5 Is Ridiculously Fast

According to the Geekbench 6 results that just surfaced, the M5 chip features a 10-core CPU, split between four performance cores and six efficiency cores. That setup sounds technical, but here’s the point — Apple has managed to push raw performance without sacrificing power efficiency.

The single-core score hit 4,263, which is the highest ever recorded for any Mac or PC on Geekbench. To give you some perspective, that’s faster than both the M4 Max (3,914) and AMD’s Ryzen 9950X3D (3,399) — two chips that are no slouches.

In simpler terms, tasks that rely on single-core power — like launching apps, browsing the web, or editing photos — will feel incredibly quick.

It’s No Slouch in Multi-Core Work Either

Single-core speed is great for everyday use, but multi-core power is what matters when you’re doing heavy work like 3D rendering or video editing. On that front, the M5 posted a multi-core score of 17,862 — roughly 20% faster than last year’s M4 chip inside the 14-inch MacBook Pro.

That puts it just shy of the M1 Ultra (18,405) — a desktop-grade chip used in the Mac Studio. For a thin 14-inch laptop, that’s impressive.

The Same Power Is Inside the New iPad Pro

Interestingly, the same M5 chip also appears in Apple’s latest iPad Pro, which hit a similar 4,175 single-core score. That’s a big deal because it shows Apple’s strategy of keeping performance consistent across product lines. Whether you’re using a MacBook or an iPad, you’re getting near-identical horsepower.

And because both devices share the same architecture, developers can fine-tune their apps to perform better across platforms. So your favorite creative tools — whether it’s Final Cut, Logic, or Adobe apps — should feel snappier and more efficient.

The “Base” MacBook Pro Doesn’t Feel Base Anymore

For years, the base MacBook Pro was the one you bought if you couldn’t afford the Max or Ultra variants. This time, though, the standard 14-inch model doesn’t feel like a compromise at all.

With the M5 chip inside, it can handle most professional workloads with ease — whether you’re cutting 4K footage, working in Xcode, or juggling multiple creative apps. It’s also likely to run cooler and quieter while lasting longer on battery, which might make this version the sweet spot for most buyers.

If you’re already thinking of upgrading, the M5-powered MacBook Pro is up for sale.