Apple M5 "Surprises" Qualcomm and Intel, AI Computing Power Soars by 400%, Pro Trio Launches Quickly

Without a grand product launch event and without a passionate speech from Tim Cook, Apple chose to quietly update its official website tonight, setting off a huge wave in the AI hardware market. Three core products - the 14-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro - are all equipped with the brand-new M5 chip.

Just now, the long-rumored M5 chip made its official debut!

Instead of holding a product launch event, Apple quietly launched three new Pro models tonight - the 14-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro.

The new M5 products maintain the same price as the M4 versions, but their AI capabilities have increased several times over, offering more value for the same price.

MacBook Pro

Now You Can Play AAA Games

As the star of the promotional video, the MacBook Pro seems to be the highlight of this product launch.

As expected, the biggest upgrade is the new M5 chip.

This chip is manufactured using the third-generation 3-nanometer process, achieving significant upgrades in AI performance, graphics processing, neural network engine, and energy efficiency.

The peak throughput of the M5 for AI workloads is more than four times that of the M4!

The significant improvement in AI performance has also greatly increased the efficiency of local inference tasks such as Apple Intelligence.

The graphics performance in scenarios such as gaming has increased by 45%.

This means that the entry-level M5 will offer excellent value for money, taking a significant step forward in performance compared to the already powerful M4 (maybe four big steps ahead of Intel).

You can now enjoy a smoother experience when taking a break from work to play AAA games on your MacBook.

In terms of software, macOS has been updated to macOS Tahoe. Like iOS 26, it features a unified liquid glass design, making it extremely stylish.

Other parameters are almost the same as the previous M4 version of the MacBook Pro.

The only change is that you can now configure the entry-level MacBook Pro with a maximum of 4TB of storage.

This is of great practical significance for creative professionals. Of course, Apple's "premium-priced memory" will still cost you a fortune.

The new M5 MacBook Pro starts at 12,999 yuan, with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD.

There are significant improvements in AI and graphics performance, but the price remains the same.

iPad Pro

First Time Supporting External 120Hz Displays

The new iPad Pro is powered by the breakthrough Apple M5 chip, equipped with a faster storage system, and combined with the iPadOS 26 system, redefining the possibilities of mobile computing.

Compared to the iPad Pro with the M4 chip, the new model's AI performance has increased by up to 3.5 times, and it is 5.6 times faster than the M1 model.

The new N1 Wi-Fi chip supports the latest Wi-Fi 7 technology, while the C1X cellular modem increases mobile network speeds by up to 50%.

The new iPad Pro is available in two sizes - 11 inches and 13 inches, and is equipped with an Ultra Retina XDR display. It comes in two colors: space black and silver.

More Like a Laptop in Capability

The iPad Pro has now become a professional productivity tool.

Apple claims that for professionals such as graphic designers, architects, and business users, the iPad will be very useful:

Whether it's handling complex vector graphics in Adobe Illustrator, multitasking in apps like SketchUp and Morpholio Trace, or quickly accessing large files, the iPad Pro can handle it all stably.

In terms of specific performance:

3D ray tracing rendering: In Octane X, it is 6.7 times faster than the M1 and 1.5 times faster than the M4.

Video transcoding performance: In Final Cut Pro for iPad, it is 6 times faster than the M1 and 20% faster than the M4.

AI image generation: In Draw Things, it is 4 times faster than the M1 and 2 times faster than the M4.

AI video super-resolution: In DaVinci Resolve, it is 3.7 times faster than the M1 and 2.3 times faster than the M4.

The new iPad Pro has an ultra-high unified memory bandwidth of over 150GB/s, ensuring smooth performance in scenarios such as multitasking with multiple apps and accelerating AI model computations.

With the increased unified memory bandwidth, the iPad Pro can play high - load games like "Arknights: Endfield" smoothly, multitask between more apps, and complete tasks such as processing AI models more quickly.

The storage read and write speeds have increased by up to two times. The 256GB and 512GB models now come standard with 12GB of unified memory, offering 50% more capacity and better value for money.

Moreover, the new window management system in iPadOS 26 allows users to open more windows at once, adjust their sizes, and divide the screen into thirds or quarters.

For tasks that require high color accuracy, the Ultra Retina XDR display has a reference mode, providing an even better visual experience.

This is definitely a great device for office work and video editing!

Also More Like a Laptop in Appearance

Accessories enhance the versatility of the iPad Pro, opening up more possibilities for creativity and productivity.

The Apple Pencil Pro can be used for drawing, taking notes, and adding annotations.

The thin and light Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro features a floating design, function keys, and a beautiful aluminum palm rest, providing a more advanced user experience.

The iPad Pro is also compatible with the Smart Folio, which can be attached magnetically and supports multiple viewing angles.

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For the first time, the iPad Pro supports external 120Hz displays.

For users with 120Hz high - refresh - rate external displays, the iPad Pro now supports Adaptive Sync technology, which minimizes latency during external display, making dynamic images smoother and reducing visible stuttering. This is especially useful for low - latency scenarios such as gaming.

Vision Pro

The Highlight Is Spatial Computing

When it was launched in 2023, the Apple Vision Pro was hailed as Apple's most significant new product in the past decade and received positive reviews from the industry. However, the market response has been lukewarm, and it remains a niche device with a limited user base. Product upgrades are now imperative.

The M5 can drive the micro - OLED display of the Vision Pro to render 10% more pixels and increase the refresh rate to 120Hz, with a maximum video playback time of 3 hours.