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 €1199, at an average price of €1237.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is 22% faster and its entry price is €129 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 36 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 5050.

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

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from €1199, at an average price of €1237.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is 22% faster and its entry price is €129 lower.

Specs

Integrated GPU cores
8

Performance summary

#36 of 143
Relative performance 48.6%
Laptops 4
Price from €1199
Average price €1237

Recommended alternatives

More powerful with a similar starting price

Our pick NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 59.3% From €1070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 69.0% From €1618 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 67.5% From €1252 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 61.4% From €1250 Apple M5 10-Core GPU 50.5% From €1499

Laptops with Apple M5 8-Core GPU

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