Apple M5 Max 40-Core GPU
Opinion and specs
Professional graphics
Our verdict
FlagshipApple M5 Max 40-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 2 laptops from €4751, at an average price of €4894.
Nothing faster comes at a comparable starting price.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Apple M5 Max 40-Core GPU a good graphics card?
Apple M5 Max 40-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 5 of 122 in the ranking, with 85.5% of the power of the best graphics card in the catalogue.
Can you game on the Apple M5 Max 40-Core GPU?
Yes, no caveats: it runs the most demanding games at 4K on high. Even so, that power is there for video, design and 3D work.
What year is the Apple M5 Max 40-Core GPU from?
Apple M5 Max 40-Core GPU came out in 2025.
What is the NVIDIA equivalent of Apple M5 Max 40-Core GPU?
The closest in performance is NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell.
How much does a laptop with the Apple M5 Max 40-Core GPU cost?
It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from €4751, at an average price of €4894.
Which alternative is worth it?
Nothing faster comes at a comparable starting price.
Specs
- Integrated GPU cores
- 40
Performance summary
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