Apple M5 Pro 20-Core GPU
Opinion and specs

Professional graphics

Our verdict

High-end

Apple M5 Pro 20-Core GPU is a high-end 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 6 laptops from €3001, at an average price of €3445.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M4 Max 32-Core GPU is 1% faster and its entry price is €2 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Apple M5 Pro 20-Core GPU a good graphics card?

Apple M5 Pro 20-Core GPU is a high-end 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 14 of 131 in the ranking, with 71.2% of the power of the best graphics card in the catalogue.

Can you game on the Apple M5 Pro 20-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 20-Core GPU from?

Apple M5 Pro 20-Core GPU came out in 2025.

What is the NVIDIA equivalent of Apple M5 Pro 20-Core GPU?

The closest in performance is NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell.

How much does a laptop with the Apple M5 Pro 20-Core GPU cost?

It is currently fitted in 6 laptops from €3001, at an average price of €3445.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M4 Max 32-Core GPU is 1% faster and its entry price is €2 lower.

Specs

Integrated GPU cores
20

Performance summary

#14 of 131
Relative performance 71.2%
Laptops 6
Price from €3001
Average price €3445

Recommended alternatives

More powerful with a similar starting price

Our pick Apple M4 Max 32-Core GPU 72.2% From €2999 NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell 75.1% From €3989 NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell 71.2% From €3297

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