Apple M5 Max 40-Core GPU
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Our verdict

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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 came out in 2025.

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from $4499, at an average price of $4499.

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 3 of 144 in the ranking, with 95.0% 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.

How much does a laptop with the Apple M5 Max 40-Core GPU cost?

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from $4499, at an average price of $4499.

Which alternative is worth it?

Nothing faster comes at a comparable starting price.

Specs

Integrated GPU cores
40

Performance summary

#3 of 144
Relative performance 95.0%
Laptops 2
Price from $4499
Average price $4499

Recommended alternatives

There is no more powerful alternative with a similar starting price.

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