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Apple M5 10 Core

Explore Apple M5 10 Core technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
8.4/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

Apple M5 10 Core is a Laptop, Mobile/Embedded processor with 10 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 26731 and a single-thread rating of 5768. Its stated TDP is 28 W.

CPU Mark26,731
632 samples
Single Thread5,768
Overall rank#708
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
8.4Very good

Apple M5 10 Core is a Laptop, Mobile/Embedded processor with 10 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 26731 and a single-thread rating of 5768. Its stated TDP is 28 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Apple M5 10 Core is a Laptop released in 2025. Recorded specifications include a 28 W reference TDP, a 26,731 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 26,731 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 5,768 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: LPDDR5X-9600. The 28 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Apple M5 10 Core specifications?

The main recorded details are a 28 W reference TDP, a 26,731 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Apple M5 10 Core good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Apple M5 10 Core?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Apple M5 10 Core use?

The recorded reference TDP is 28 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Apple M2 Max 12 Core 3680 MHzApple26,843 points
02Apple M2 Pro 12 Core 3480 MHzApple26,736 points
03Apple M5 10 CoreThis CPU26,731 points
04Intel Core i9-13900HKIntel26,687 points
05AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HSAMD26,662 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Apple M5 10 CoreThis CPU5,768 points
04Intel Core i9-13900HKIntel3,744 points
05AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HSAMD3,604 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Apple M5 10 CoreThis CPU954.7 Mark/W
02Intel Core i9-13900HKIntel593.0 Mark/W
03AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HSAMD493.7 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
295,297.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
17,061.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
15,032.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
299.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
75,334.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
56,919.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
3,192.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
35,637.00

Core specifications

BrandApple
CategoryLaptop
Release year2025
Socket—
Cores / threads10 / —
Base clock—
Max turbo—
TDP28 W
Integrated graphics8, 10 Core GPU

Memory support

LPDDR5X
Memory typeLPDDR5X
Official speedLPDDR5X-9600
Maximum capacity12 GB

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.