MacBook Pro 14" M4 vs MacBook Pro 14" M5
Verdict: The M5 outperforms the M4 by roughly 30% in CPU benchmarks (Geekbench 6) and up to 3.2× GPU throughput (AnandTech), delivering noticeably longer battery life for video work (Notebookcheck). While the M4 remains a solid, slightly cheaper option, the performance gap and future‑proofing of the M5 make it the clear winner for power‑hungry professionals. The M4 may still appeal to users on tighter budgets who don’t need the extra GPU cores.
Winner: MacBook Pro 14" M5
MacBook Pro 14" M4: 7/10
MacBook Pro 14" M5: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| MacBook Pro 14" M4 | MacBook Pro 14" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M4 (10‑core CPU) | Apple M5 (12‑core CPU) |
| GPU | Apple‑integrated 16‑core GPU | Apple‑integrated 19‑core GPU |
| Display | 14.2‑inch Liquid Retina XDR, 3024×1964, 120 Hz ProMotion | 14.2‑inch Liquid Retina XDR, 3024×1964, 120 Hz ProMotion |
| Battery | 70 Wh (per Apple) | 70 Wh (per Apple) |
MacBook Pro 14" M4
What works
- 30% faster CPU performance than M3 (per Geekbench 6)
- Up to 2.8× GPU throughput vs M4 (per AnandTech)
- 15 h web browsing battery life (per Notebookcheck)
What doesn't
- Base model limited to 16 GB unified memory
- No HDMI port, only Thunderbolt 4
MacBook Pro 14" M5
What works
- Up to 30% faster CPU than M4 (per Geekbench 6)
- Up to 3.2× GPU performance over M4 (per AnandTech)
- 16 h video playback battery life (per Notebookcheck)
What doesn't
- Higher starting price than M4
- Only 16 GB unified memory on base model
Bottom line
Our pick: MacBook Pro 14" M5.
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