Apple Silicon
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_silicon
Apple silicon is a series of system on a chip (SoC) and
system in a package (SiP) processors designed by Apple Inc.,
mainly using the ARM architecture. They are the basis of
most new Mac computers as well as all iPhone, iPad, Apple
TV, and Apple Watch devices and of products such as AirPods,
AirTag and HomePod.
Mac computers with Apple silicon
https://www.apple.com/mac/
https://arxiv.org/pdf/2211.00720.pdf
Unified memory architecture (UMA) is a hallmark of Apple silicon
https://macdailynews.com/2023/11/08/ram-in-a-mac-iphone-or-ipad-is-not-the-same-as-ram-in-a-pc-phone-or-tablet/
The measure in nanometers (nm) describes the size of the
smallest features that can be reliably manufactured on the
chip. Smaller transistors can be packed more densely, use
less energy, and generate less heat.
M1-series Apple Silicon SoC (N5)
Family CPU GPU Neural Eng Memory
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M1 4 P, 4 E cores, 8 core GPU, 16 core NE, 16 GB
M1 Pro 8 P, 2 E cores, 16 core GPU, 16 core NE, 32 GB
M1 Max 8 P, 2 E cores, 32 core GPU, 16 core NE, 64 GB
M1 Ultra 16 P, 4 E cores, 64 core GPU, 32 core NE, 128 GB
M2-series Apple Silicon SoC (N5P)
Family CPU GPU Neural Eng Memory
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M2 4 P, 4 E cores, 10 core GPU, 16 core NE, 24 GB
M2 Pro 8 P, 4 E cores, 19 core GPU, 16 core NE, 32 GB
M2 Max 8 P, 4 E cores, 38 core GPU, 16 core NE, 96 GB
M2 Ultra 16 P, 8 E cores, 76 core GPU, 32 core NE, 192 GB
M3-series Apple Silicon SoC (N3B) - Oct.30, 2023
Family CPU GPU Neural Eng Memory
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M3 4 P, 4 E cores, 10 core GPU, 16 core NE, 24 GB
M3 Pro 6 P, 6 E cores, 18 core GPU, 16 core NE, 36 GB
M3 Max 12 P, 4 E cores, 40 core GPU, 16 core NE, 128 GB
M3 Ultra 24 P, 8 E cores, 80 core GPU, 32 core NE, 256 GB
M4-series Apple Silicon SoC (N3E) for iPad/Macs (Specs)
Family CPU GPU Neural Eng Memory
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M4 4 P, 6 E cores, 10 core GPU, 16 core NE, 32 GB
M4 Pro 10 P, 4 E cores, 32 core GPU, 16 core NE, 64 GB
M4 Max 12 P, 4 E cores, 40 core GPU, 16 core NE, 128 GB
M4 Ultra 24 P, 8 E cores, 80 core GPU, 32 core NE, 256 GB
M5-series Apple Silicon SoC (N3P) for iPad/Macs/Vision Pro
Family CPU GPU Neural Eng Memory
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M5 4 P, 6 E cores, 10 core GPU, 16 core NE, 32 GB
M5 Pro 10 P, 4 E cores, 32 core GPU, 16 core NE, 64 GB
M5 Max 12 P, 4 E cores, 40 core GPU, 16 core NE, 128 GB
M5 Ultra 24 P, 8 E cores, 80 core GPU, 32 core NE, 256 GB
Apple unleashes M5, the next big leap in AI performance for Apple silicon
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-unleashes-m5-the-next-big-leap-in-ai-performance-for-apple-silicon/
https://www.cultofmac.com/news/m5-chip-pumps-up-ai-and-graphics
Apple introduces the powerful new iPad Pro with the M5 chip
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-new-ipad-pro-with-the-m5-chip/
M5 vs. M4: Apple’s latest silicon breakthrough explained
https://www.cultofmac.com/news/m5-vs-m4-chip?utm_source=newsletters.cultofmac.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-apple-made-m5-rock&_bhlid=4faa0b62f9bf5f6e6cd10a67d04e6f9101d5edbb
The M5 features dedicated Neural Accelerators in each GPU
core, a third-generation ray tracing engine, and 153GB/s of
unified memory bandwidth, making it Apple’s most AI-focused
silicon to date. While retaining the same 10-core CPU
configuration as the M4, the M5 delivers up to 15% faster
multithreaded performance.
Apple unveils new 14‑inch MacBook Pro powered by the M5 chip,
delivering the next big leap in AI for the Mac
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-unveils-new-14-inch-macbook-pro-powered-by-the-m5-chip/
New Video Provides Rare Look Inside an Apple Silicon Lab
Apple_Silicon.mp4
https://www.cultofmac.com/news/m5-vs-m4-chip?utm_source=newsletters.cultofmac.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=how-apple-made-m5-rock&_bhlid=4faa0b62f9bf5f6e6cd10a67d04e6f9101d5edbb
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