Apple M5 vs Apple M1

Updated Sep 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple M5 leads Apple M1 overall by 26 points (54 vs 28 out of 100).
  • Key differences: PassMark CPU mark, where Apple M5 has 26,767 vs 14,121; lithography process, where Apple M5 has 3 vs 5 nm; cores, where Apple M5 has 10 vs 8; threads, where Apple M5 has 10 vs 8.
Apple M5 leads overall
Apple M5 · 63 overall, #141 of 470
54
Apple M1 · 41 overall, #319 of 470
28
Key differences
  • PassMark CPU MarkApple M5 26,767 vs 14,121
  • Lithography ProcessApple M5 3 vs 5 nm
  • CoresApple M5 10 vs 8
  • ThreadsApple M5 10 vs 8

Scores by Category

Apple M5 wins 3 of 3 categories

CategoryApple M5Apple M1Lead
Benchmark
+36
Core Specifications
+31
Integrated Graphics
+9

Value for Money

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Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Apple M5
Apple M1
Cores
10
8
Threads
10
8
Lithography Process
3 nm40% less
5 nm
Is unlocked
No
No

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Apple M5
Apple M1
Model

Benchmark

Feature
Apple M5
Apple M1
PassMark CPU Mark
26,76790% more
14,121

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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