Apple M5 Pro 16-Core GPU
Opinion and specs

Professional graphics

Our verdict

Mid-range

Apple M5 Pro 16-Core GPU is a mid-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 4 laptops from €2399, at an average price of €2597.

Above €3930 there are clearly better options: for that money the Apple M5 Max 32-Core GPU is 28% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Apple M5 Pro 16-Core GPU a good graphics card?

Apple M5 Pro 16-Core GPU is a mid-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 19 of 122 in the ranking, with 60.2% of the power of the best graphics card in the catalogue.

Can you game on the Apple M5 Pro 16-Core GPU?

Yes, at 1080p on good settings, and at 1440p tweaking a detail or two in the heaviest games. But gaming is not its main job: that power is there for video, design and 3D work.

What year is the Apple M5 Pro 16-Core GPU from?

Apple M5 Pro 16-Core GPU came out in 2025.

What is the NVIDIA equivalent of Apple M5 Pro 16-Core GPU?

The closest in performance is NVIDIA RTX 3500 Ada.

How much does a laptop with the Apple M5 Pro 16-Core GPU cost?

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from €2399, at an average price of €2597.

Which alternative is worth it?

Above €3930 there are clearly better options: for that money the Apple M5 Max 32-Core GPU is 28% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Specs

Integrated GPU cores
16

Performance summary

#19 of 122
Relative performance 60.2%
Laptops 4
Price from €2399
Average price €2597

Recommended alternatives

More powerful with a similar starting price

Our pick Apple M5 Max 32-Core GPU 77.1% From €3930 Apple M5 Pro 20-Core GPU 64.1% From €2823 NVIDIA RTX 3500 Ada 63.0% From €2845 NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell 67.6% From €3793 NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell 64.1% From €2885

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