Apple's new MacBook Pro 14 M5 only makes sense in the base configuration

We have already reviewed Apple's new MacBook Pro 14 with the M5 processor. Both our review as well as our analysis have shown that not only has the performance increased, but the efficiency is also better in terms of multi-core as well as GPU load scenarios. The new base model with the M5, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD storage starts at $1599 (€1799). As soon as select an upgrade, however (like more RAM, for example), you are quickly closing the gap to the current market price of the MacBook Pro 14 with the M4 Pro.

Yes, the M5 SoC offers even more single-core performance, but the M4 generation was no slouch and is still superior to all other rivals. However, the M4 Pro is clearly ahead in terms of multi-core performance as well as GPU performance. This is also clearly visible in the benchmark data below. The MacBook Pro with the M4 Pro also benefits from more powerful cooling with two fans instead of one and also supports Thunderbolt 5.