Key Highlights
- Apple has started M5 chip production
- MacBook Pro may launch in late 2025
- The M5 chip uses 3nm technology
- The first M5 device might be an iPad Pro
Apple is reportedly working on its next-generation MacBook Pro. It will be powered by the all-new M5 chip. According to a recent report, the company has already started mass production of the chip, hinting at a possible late 2025 release. However, the MacBook Air M5 might take longer to debut.
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M5 Chip Production Has Begun
The M5 chip’s production is already in progress. A report from ET News states that Apple started the packaging process for the chip last month. Packaging is one of the final steps in chip manufacturing that means Apple is well into the process of making its next-gen processors. Taiwan’s ASE Group has taken the lead in mass production with companies like Amkor and China’s JCET expected to join soon.
What’s New In The M5 Chip?
Apple is using TSMC’s advanced 3-nanometer technology to manufacture the M5 chip. This upgrade promises better power efficiency and performance compared to previous versions. Interestingly, Apple has chosen to skip the newer 2nm process, possibly due to cost factors.
For higher-end models like M5 Pro, M5 Max, and M5 Ultra, Apple is implementing an innovative 3D chip-stacking process known as System on Integrated Chip (SoIC). This will help improve thermal management, reduce power leakage, and boost both battery life and performance.
Which Devices Will Get The M5 Chip First?
Reports suggest that the first device to feature the M5 chip might not be a MacBook but an iPad Pro, expected in late 2025 or early 2026. The MacBook Pro could follow in late 2025, while the MacBook Air models with the M5 chip may debut in early 2026.
In addition to this, there are speculations that Apple might introduce an upgraded version of its Vision Pro headset with the M5 chip, possibly in 2026.
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What To Expect Next?
While Apple has not officially confirmed these details, the ongoing mass production suggests that the company is gearing up for the next-generation Mac devices. With improved performance and efficiency, the M5 chip is expected to make Apple’s future MacBooks even more powerful and long-lasting.
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