Apple’s next-generation M5 chip may not deliver major performance leaps over M4, instead it’s a sign that the company is doubling down on what it does best: controlling every layer of its hardware stack. The incremental approach allows Apple to maintain predictable year-over-year refresh cycles while refining battery efficiency, neural processing, and graphics performance.
Apple is preparing to debut its next generation M5 processor later this month. The new chip will anchor several upcoming products, including the latest iPad Pro and the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro, both expected to be unveiled in the coming days.