Apple M5 8-Core GPU
Opinion and specs

Integrated graphics

Our verdict

Mid-range

Apple M5 8-Core GPU is a mid-range integrated graphics chip: it is part of the processor and uses system memory. It came out in 2025.

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from €1299, at an average price of €1299.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is 26% faster and its entry price is €200 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Apple M5 8-Core GPU a good graphics card?

Apple M5 8-Core GPU is a mid-range integrated graphics chip: it is part of the processor and uses system memory. It sits at 26 of 80 in the ranking, with 48.6% of the power of the best graphics card in the catalogue.

Can you game on the Apple M5 8-Core GPU?

Yes, at 1080p on good settings. It reaches 1440p too, tweaking a detail or two in the heaviest games.

What year is the Apple M5 8-Core GPU from?

Apple M5 8-Core GPU came out in 2025.

What is the NVIDIA equivalent of Apple M5 8-Core GPU?

The closest in performance is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050.

How much does a laptop with the Apple M5 8-Core GPU cost?

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from €1299, at an average price of €1299.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is 26% faster and its entry price is €200 lower.

Specs

Integrated GPU cores
8

Performance summary

#26 of 80
Relative performance 48.6%
Laptops 4
Price from €1299
Average price €1299

Recommended alternatives

More powerful with a similar starting price

Our pick NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 61.4% From €1099 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 67.5% From €1643 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 59.3% From €1598 Apple M5 10-Core GPU 50.5% From €1559 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 50.4% From €1149

Laptops with Apple M5 8-Core GPU

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