On September 30, 2025, a leak revealed details about Apple’s upcoming M5 iPad Pro, including benchmarks for the M5 chip. This information suggests significant improvements in GPU performance compared to the M4 chip.
M5 chip shows GPU improvements
The M5 chip is expected to offer substantial GPU upgrades over the M4. The benchmarks indicate that the M5 shares a basic architecture with the A19 Pro chip found in the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air. This similarity is expected to enhance GPU performance, particularly in gaming applications.
According to the source, Tim Millet, VP of Platform Architecture at Apple, the GPU’s capabilities allow for neural processing across graphics-based applications. This includes enhancements in imaging quality and efficiency in image rendering.
The leaked benchmarks show that the M5 chip has the following CPU gains compared to the M4:
- Single-core: about 10-12%
- Multi-core: about 15%
While these CPU gains are notable, the GPU performance is where the M5 chip is anticipated to excel. It is poised to deliver significant upgrades, especially in gaming, although a 35% boost in all GPU applications is not guaranteed.
Another detail from the benchmarks indicates that the leaked M5 iPad Pro model features 12GB of RAM, an increase from the 8GB found in last year’s M4 model. It is likely that higher storage tiers will include 16GB or more, similar to the pricier M4 models from the previous year.
Future Apple devices with M5 chip
The M5 chip is not only set to enhance the new iPad Pro but also the upcoming M5 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models. As Apple continues to innovate, the M5 chip is expected to play a crucial role in their performance improvements across devices.
