Apple M5 Pro 15 Core
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

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The Apple M5 Pro 15 Core is among the fastest chips you can put in a laptop. Low-power and still one of the fastest around: it performs like the high-power chips without the weight, the noise or the battery drain. It came out in 2025.

It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from $2299, at an average price of $2399.

Above $2699 there are clearly better options: for that money the Apple M5 Pro 18 Core is 16% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Apple M5 Pro 15 Core a good processor?

The Apple M5 Pro 15 Core is among the fastest chips you can put in a laptop. Low-power and still one of the fastest around: it performs like the high-power chips without the weight, the noise or the battery drain. It ranks 13 of 272 and delivers 78.4% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What year is the Apple M5 Pro 15 Core from?

Apple M5 Pro 15 Core came out in 2025.

What is the Intel equivalent of Apple M5 Pro 15 Core?

The closest in performance is Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX.

What integrated graphics does the Apple M5 Pro 15 Core have?

The Apple M5 Pro 15 Core has Apple M5 Pro 16-Core GPU integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Apple M5 Pro 15 Core cost?

It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from $2299, at an average price of $2399.

Which alternative is worth it?

Above $2699 there are clearly better options: for that money the Apple M5 Pro 18 Core is 16% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Specs

Model M5 Pro 15 Core
Family Apple Silicon
Cores 15

Performance summary

#13 of 272
Relative performance 78.4%
Laptops 3
Price from $2299
Average price $2399

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also low-power, with a similar starting price

Apple M5 Pro 18 Core 91.2% From $2699

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