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Apple CPU & Mac Chip Benchmarks 2026: M1-M5 & A-Series

Apple chip benchmark comparison: M1 to M5 Mac chips and A8 to A19 Pro iPhone chips with PassMark scores, core counts and release years in one sortable chart.

Updated 2026-09-11

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Features

  • Apple chip benchmarks for the full Apple silicon lineup: M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra through M5 Pro and M5 Max, plus A-series iPhone chips from A8 to A19 Pro.
  • PassMark multi-core scores for every chip, sorted as a benchmark chart with color-coded performance bars.
  • Single-core scores separate: important for apps that rely on one thread, where M-series chips lead by generation.
  • Core and thread counts per chip, showing how M1 Ultra stacks 20 cores against M4 Max 16 cores or M5 Pro 18 cores.
  • Release year on every entry, so you can compare chips from the same generation or check upgrade gaps (M2 vs M3 vs M4).
  • Search by model name: type M4, M3 Pro, M2 Max or A18 to filter the list instantly.
  • Series filter separates M chips (Mac) from A chips (iPhone/iPad), or view the full Apple silicon family together.
  • Apple chip benchmark comparison mode: pin 2-5 chips side by side to see score, cores, clock and year differences at a glance.
  • Sort by multi-core, single-core, release year or core count in either direction.
  • Spec details on each chip: base/boost clock, TDP, cache, sample count and PassMark first-seen date.
  • Data from PassMark CPU Benchmarks, the same source used by the site's main CPU leaderboard, with release years verified against Apple's launch timeline.

How to Use

  1. 1Open the tool and browse the default ranking: chips are sorted by multi-core score, highest first.
  2. 2Type a model into the search box, for example M4 Pro or A18, to narrow the list to matching chips.
  3. 3Click the M Series chip to see only Mac chips, or A Series to see only iPhone chips, or All for the full family.
  4. 4Use the sort buttons (Multi, Single, Year, Cores) to reorder the chart by the metric you care about.
  5. 5Click a chip card to expand its full spec sheet: cores, threads, clocks, TDP, cache and samples.
  6. 6Turn on Compare Mode, tick 2-5 chips, and the compare panel keeps your selection visible while you browse.
  7. 7To compare a new Mac upgrade path, tick M1, M2, M3, M4 and M5, then read the score progression in the compare panel.
  8. 8To check whether an M3 Pro is closer to M3 or M4, expand both chips and compare their single-core and multi-core scores.
  9. 9Click the year column header or use Year sort to see how each generation's chips line up by launch date.
  10. 10Clear filters anytime with the Clear all link to return to the full ranking.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much faster is M4 than M3 in PassMark multi-core?

The M4 (10-core) scores roughly 23,600 while the M3 (8-core) scores about 19,000, an improvement of around 24% in PassMark multi-core. The gap comes from more cores plus a newer process, so real apps that scale across cores see a similar uplift.

Is M3 vs M4 a worthwhile upgrade?

For multi-core workloads, yes: M4 delivers roughly 24% higher PassMark multi-core than M3, and the M4 base model also adds a 10-core CPU. For light tasks like browsing and office work, the difference is less visible; most users would not notice it day to day.

M4 Pro vs M5 Pro, which is better?

The M5 Pro (18-core, released 2026) scores about 57,000 in PassMark multi-core, well ahead of the M4 Pro 14-core at roughly 38,000. If your work compiles code, renders video or runs heavy simulations, M5 Pro is the clear step up; M4 Pro remains plenty for most creative workloads.

Why does M1 Ultra score higher than M5?

M1 Ultra is a dual-die chip with 20 cores, so its multi-core score (about 41,000) beats the 10-core M5 (about 26,832) in raw throughput. But M5 is a newer architecture with better single-core performance and efficiency. For heavily multi-threaded tasks M1 Ultra wins; for single-core and battery life M5 is ahead.

What do the PassMark scores on this chart mean?

Scores come from PassMark CPU Benchmarks, an aggregate of real user benchmark runs. Multi-core score reflects all cores working together, single-core reflects one thread. Higher is better, and scores from the same benchmark suite are directly comparable across Apple chips.

Can I compare Apple M chips with Intel or AMD CPUs here?

No: this Apple chip chart covers Apple silicon only; comparing raw scores with x86 CPUs is misleading (use the main CPU benchmark tool for Intel/AMD). Comparing M-series against x86 CPUs on raw PassMark scores is misleading because the benchmark runs are measured on different architectures and software stacks. For x86 comparison use the site's main CPU benchmark tool.

Why is the M1 listed as released in 2020 when the M1 Ultra came later?

Each entry shows the release year of that specific chip: M1 launched November 2020, M1 Pro and M1 Max October 2021, and M1 Ultra March 2022. The chart keeps every variant separate so you can see the exact launch timeline per model.

Are A-series chips (A18, A19) comparable to M-series in this chart?

Both are Apple silicon and use the same PassMark suite, so scores are comparable in a technical sense. But A chips target iPhone power budgets while M chips are desktop-class, so an A18 Pro will never match an M3 in multi-core. The A/M filter exists exactly so you can keep those comparisons separate.

Which Apple chip should I pick for video editing?

For video editing, favor multi-core score plus media engine: M4 Pro (about 38,000 multi-core) handles 4K comfortably; M4 Max (about 44,000) and M5 Pro (about 57,000) speed up exports noticeably. For casual 1080p edits even an M3 (about 19,000) is fine.

Why do two entries exist for the same chip name, like M1 Pro 8-core and 10-core?

Apple sells the same chip family with different core counts (for example M1 Pro 8-core vs 10-core, M4 8-core vs 10-core). PassMark tracks each configuration as a separate entry, and this tool keeps them separate so you can compare the exact SKU you are considering.

Is a 5-core A16 different from the A16 Bionic?

The 5-core entry is the A16 used in the 2022 iPad (a 5-core GPU variant), while the A16 Bionic in iPhone 14 Pro has a 6-core GPU. Both share the same CPU design; the chart shows them separately because PassMark records them as distinct entries with different scores.

Is an A18 Pro faster than an M1?

No: the A18 Pro (6-core, 2024) scores about 12,800 in PassMark multi-core while the M1 (8-core, 2020) scores about 14,100; the M1 still wins on raw throughput. The M1 still wins multi-core because it runs at desktop-class power, but the A18 Pro is close and far more efficient. For iPhone tasks the A18 Pro is top of its class; for sustained desktop workloads the M1 is ahead.

When was the Apple M5 released?

The base M5 launched in late 2025, and the M5 Pro and M5 Max followed on March 3, 2026 with the new MacBook Pro lineup. That is why this chart lists the M5 as a 2025 chip and the M5 Pro and M5 Max as 2026 chips.

Where do the Apple processor benchmark scores on this chart come from?

All scores are PassMark CPU Mark results from real user runs, using the same suite for M and A chips so they are directly comparable. M-series chips are measured on macOS and A-series on iOS; each row shows multi-core and single-core scores, core counts and release year. Entries with more samples are more stable, while a chip with only a few dozen samples (like a brand-new launch) can shift by several percent.

M4 vs M4 Pro: how big is the performance gap?

The M4 Pro (14-core) scores about 37,983 multi-core in PassMark, roughly 61% above the base M4 (10-core) at 23,608, while single-core is close (4,548 vs 4,499). The Pro adds 4 cores plus more memory bandwidth, so exports, compiling and simulations see the big jump. For browsing, office and light editing the base M4 is enough; the Pro pays off for sustained heavy workloads.

M3 Ultra vs M4 Max: which Mac Studio chip is faster?

The M3 Ultra (32-core, 2025) scores about 72,850 multi-core in PassMark, about 66% above the M4 Max (16-core) at 43,901, and its single-core is also higher (5,064 vs 4,588). The M3 Ultra fuses two M3 Max dies, so it simply has more cores for rendering and simulation. The M4 Max is the newer per-die architecture with better efficiency; for raw throughput the M3 Ultra is the top Mac chip on this chart.

How much faster is the A19 than the A18?

The A19 scores about 14,336 multi-core in PassMark, about 16% above the A18 at 12,361, and its single-core jumps about 28% (5,033 vs 3,921). Both keep a 6-core CPU; the gain comes from a newer process and higher clocks. The A19 Pro (14,783) adds a further step. For daily phone use the difference is minor; the jump matters most for sustained gaming and pro apps.