Apple M5 Pro 18 Core
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

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The Apple M5 Pro 18 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 6 laptops from €3150, at an average price of €3407.

Among low-power processors nothing is clearly faster, and nothing faster comes cheaper.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Apple M5 Pro 18 Core a good processor?

The Apple M5 Pro 18 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 3 of 163 and delivers 95.8% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What year is the Apple M5 Pro 18 Core from?

Apple M5 Pro 18 Core came out in 2025.

What is the Intel equivalent of Apple M5 Pro 18 Core?

The closest in performance is Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX.

What integrated graphics does the Apple M5 Pro 18 Core have?

The Apple M5 Pro 18 Core has Apple M5 Pro 20-Core GPU integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Apple M5 Pro 18 Core cost?

It is currently fitted in 6 laptops from €3150, at an average price of €3407.

Which alternative is worth it?

Among low-power processors nothing is clearly faster, and nothing faster comes cheaper.

Specs

Model M5 Pro 18 Core
Family Apple Silicon
Cores 18

Performance summary

#3 of 163
Relative performance 95.8%
Laptops 6
Price from €3150
Average price €3407

Recommended alternatives

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