Apple M5 Pro vs Apple M1

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

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple M5 Pro leads Apple M1 overall by 42 points (68 vs 26 out of 100).
  • Key differences: PassMark CPU mark, where Apple M5 Pro has 57,244 vs 14,121; lithography process, where Apple M5 Pro has 3 vs 5 nm; cores, where Apple M5 Pro has 18 vs 8; threads, where Apple M5 Pro has 18 vs 8.
Apple M5 Pro leads overall
Apple M5 Pro · 79 overall, #57 of 470
68
Apple M1 · 41 overall, #319 of 470
26
Key differences
  • PassMark CPU MarkApple M5 Pro 57,244 vs 14,121
  • Lithography ProcessApple M5 Pro 3 vs 5 nm
  • CoresApple M5 Pro 18 vs 8
  • ThreadsApple M5 Pro 18 vs 8

Scores by Category

M5 Pro wins 3 of 3 categories

CategoryM5 ProApple M1Lead
Benchmark
+67
Core Specifications
+35
Integrated Graphics
+13

Value for Money

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Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
M5 Pro
Apple M1
Cores
18
8
Threads
18
8
Lithography Process
3 nm40% less
5 nm
Is unlocked
No
No

Integrated Graphics

Feature
M5 Pro
Apple M1
Model

Benchmark

Feature
M5 Pro
Apple M1
PassMark CPU Mark
57,244305% 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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