October 15, 2025 - Apple today announced the all-new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M5 chip, marking a major leap forward in AI performance, graphics power, and efficiency for professionals, developers, and creators. The M5 chip brings up to 3.5x faster AI performance, 1.6x faster graphics, and an impressive 24 hours of battery life, redefining what’s possible for on-device AI and pro workflows on the Mac.

The Power of M5: A New Era of AI for the Mac

At the heart of the new MacBook Pro is Apple’s M5 chip, designed to deliver next-generation AI acceleration. Featuring a 10-core GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core, M5 enables advanced AI tasks like real-time image generation, large language model (LLM) inference, and AI-powered video enhancement—all directly on-device.

The chip also includes a faster CPU, an upgraded 16-core Neural Engine, and 150GB/s memory bandwidth, enabling faster app launches, smoother multitasking, and massive model handling in frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Core ML.

Apple says the M5 provides:

• 3.5x faster AI performance than the M4 chip

• 6x faster AI performance compared to M1 systems

• Up to 20% faster multithreaded CPU performance for code compiling and multitasking

• Up to 1.6x faster graphics performance for gaming and 3D workloads

For developers, this translates to up to 2.1x faster build performance in Xcode compared to M1 models, making M5 Macs a compelling upgrade for software engineering, AI model development, and app testing.

“M5 marks the next big leap in AI for the Mac,” said John Ternus, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering. “It delivers a huge boost in graphics and neural performance, accelerating demanding workflows for everyone from students to creators, developers, and business professionals.”

Performance for Every Workflow

Apple highlighted impressive benchmark gains with M5, including:

• Up to 7.7x faster AI video enhancement in Topaz Video (vs. M1)

• Up to 6.8x faster 3D rendering in Blender (vs. M1)

• Up to 3.2x higher gaming frame rates (vs. M1)

• Up to 1.8x faster AI performance (vs. M4)

The M5 also introduces next-generation SSD technology, offering up to 2x faster storage performance, significantly improving file import/export speeds for tasks like RAW image editing and 4K video rendering.

macOS Tahoe and Apple Intelligence

The new macOS Tahoe powers the M5 MacBook Pro, featuring enhanced Spotlight, a redesigned Control Center, and Live Activities integration from iPhone for real-time updates.

Most notably, Apple Intelligence—Apple’s on-device AI system—is built into macOS Tahoe, delivering privacy-preserving generative AI capabilities, including:

• Live Translation across multiple languages in FaceTime, Messages, and Phone

• Smart Shortcuts powered by Foundation Models for automating complex workflows

• Natural language summarization and writing tools integrated across macOS apps

Developers can also tap into Apple Intelligence APIs and the Foundation Model framework to bring intelligence directly into their apps.

Built for Developers and AI Creators

For developers, the new MacBook Pro represents the most capable AI workstation Apple has ever built. With the enhanced Neural Engine, Metal 4 GPU optimizations, and Unified Memory Architecture, the M5 MacBook Pro is ideal for:

• Local LLM development and model fine-tuning

• Cross-platform app development in Xcode, .NET MAUI, and Swift

• Real-time data analysis and simulation workloads

• AI-enhanced video and 3D production using Adobe, Blender, and Unity

Thanks to Apple’s tight integration between hardware, software, and frameworks like Core ML and Create ML, developers can now prototype, train, and deploy AI-powered apps without relying on the cloud.

Battery, Display, and Design

The 14-inch MacBook Pro continues Apple’s tradition of power efficiency, delivering up to 24 hours of battery life—the longest ever on a Mac notebook. It maintains full performance whether on battery or plugged in, unlike most PC laptops.

Key hardware highlights include:

• Liquid Retina XDR Display (1600 nits peak brightness)

• 12MP Center Stage camera with studio-quality mics

• Six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio

• Multiple Thunderbolt ports, HDMI, SDXC, and MagSafe 3

• Available in Space Black and Silver, with a nano-texture display option

A Sustainable and Durable Design

Aligned with Apple’s 2030 carbon neutrality goal, the new MacBook Pro features:

• 45% recycled content by weight

• 100% recycled aluminum enclosure

• 100% recycled rare earth elements and cobalt

• 100% fiber-based, recyclable packaging

  The product is also built for longevity, with extended software support and energy-efficient components.

Pricing and Availability

The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 is available for pre-order today at apple.com/in/store and will be available in stores starting October 22, 2025.

• Starting price: INR 1,69,900 (INR 1,59,900 with education discount)

• Available colors: Space Black, Silver

• Configurations: Up to 4TB SSD, 24GB unified memory

Apple also offers Apple Trade-In for credit toward a new Mac and AppleCare+ for extended coverage and protection.