Apple's M5 chip has entered mass production, with devices featuring this chip expected to launch by the end of 2025. The M5 chip is being produced using TSMC's latest N3P third-generation 3-nanometer process, which offers approximately 5% better performance and 5%-10% lower power consumption compared to previous technologies. Additionally, the M5 chip utilizes TSMC's newest SoIC-MH packaging technology, enhancing chip density and performance.
The M5 chip will be integrated into several Apple products, including the new iPad Pro, expected by late 2025, and the Mac series, also slated for release at the same time. The second generation of Apple Vision Pro is rumored to feature the M5 chip and is anticipated to debut by the end of 2025.
The M5 series will include multiple versions: M5, M5 Pro, M5 Max, and M5 Ultra. The standard M5 chip will reportedly first appear in the new iPad Pro. While the M5 maintains the integrated CPU and GPU design from the M1 to M4 series, the M5 Pro might introduce a "separate design" with distinct CPU and GPU components.
TSMC's N3P process represents a significant advancement, offering improved performance and efficiency. The M5 series will be the first to use this technology, which is also expected to be implemented in the iPhone 18 series.
