Get ready for a jaw-dropping revelation! The M5 chip in the new 14-inch MacBook Pro has just shattered records, achieving the highest single-core CPU performance ever recorded in the Geekbench 6 database. This is a game-changer for Mac and PC processors, and we're about to dive into the details.
Based on an unconfirmed result, the M5 chip scored an astonishing 4,263 in single-core performance, leaving its competitors in the dust. With a 10-core CPU, this chip packs a punch, and its single-core score is a testament to its raw power. But here's where it gets controversial: while multi-core scores are important for multi-threaded tasks, single-core performance is crucial for games and apps, and it significantly impacts overall system responsiveness.
Let's take a look at the top single-core scores in the Geekbench 6 database:
- M5 (14-inch MacBook Pro): 4,263
- M4 Max (16-inch MacBook Pro): 3,914
- M4 Pro (16-inch MacBook Pro): 3,871
- M4 (Mac mini): 3,784
- AMD Ryzen 9950X3D: 3,399
And this is the part most people miss: the M5 chip in the new iPad Pro also achieved an impressive single-core score of 4,175, further solidifying its dominance.
In terms of multi-core performance, the M5 chip in the 14-inch MacBook Pro scored 17,862, making it up to 20% faster than its predecessor. Here's a breakdown of some multi-core scores for Mac chips:
- M4 Max (16-inch MacBook Pro): 25,645
- M1 Ultra (Mac Studio): 18,405
- M5 (14-inch MacBook Pro): 17,862
- M3 Pro (14-inch MacBook Pro): 15,257
- M4 (14-inch MacBook Pro): 14,726
The new 14-inch MacBook Pro is now available for pre-order and will launch on Wednesday. Rumors suggest that higher-end models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are on the horizon, but even the regular M5 chip is a force to be reckoned with.
So, what do you think about the M5 chip's performance? Is
