Apple M5 Max 32-Core GPU
Opinion and specs
Professional graphics
Our verdict
FlagshipApple M5 Max 32-Core GPU is a top-of-the-range professional graphics chip built into the processor and sharing its memory: made to speed up video, design and 3D work, not to play games. It came out in 2025.
It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from $3699, at an average price of $3899.
Nothing faster comes at a comparable starting price.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Apple M5 Max 32-Core GPU a good graphics card?
Apple M5 Max 32-Core GPU is a top-of-the-range professional graphics chip built into the processor and sharing its memory: made to speed up video, design and 3D work, not to play games. It sits at 6 of 145 in the ranking, with 85.7% of the power of the best graphics card in the catalogue.
Can you game on the Apple M5 Max 32-Core GPU?
Yes, comfortably: 1440p maxed out and 4K in most titles with upscaling on. Being able to is not the same as being made for it: that power is meant for video, design and 3D work.
What year is the Apple M5 Max 32-Core GPU from?
Apple M5 Max 32-Core GPU came out in 2025.
How much does a laptop with the Apple M5 Max 32-Core GPU cost?
It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from $3699, at an average price of $3899.
Which alternative is worth it?
Nothing faster comes at a comparable starting price.
Specs
- Integrated GPU cores
- 32
Performance summary
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