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 2070 Super is 32% faster and its entry price is $299 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 37 of 143 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 2080 Super Max-Q.

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 2070 Super is 32% faster and its entry price is $299 lower.

Specs

Integrated GPU cores
8

Performance summary

#37 of 143
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 2070 Super 64.1% From $1000 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 79.3% From $1640 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 69.0% From $1500 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super 68.7% From $1599 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 67.5% From $1348

Laptops with Apple M5 8-Core GPU

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