Apple's Chip Revolution: From M1 to M5 in Five Years

A Game-Changing Shift

Five years ago, Apple made a big change. They switched from Intel chips to their own Apple silicon chips. The first one was the M1. It was a game-changer—fast and efficient.

Since then, Apple has released five generations of these chips. The latest is the M5.

The M5: A Powerhouse

The M5 is a powerhouse. It's six times faster than the M1 in many tasks. It handles:

• AI
• Video processing
• 3D rendering
• Gaming
• Code compiling

Benchmark Tests Show Big Improvements

The GPU performance has also improved a lot.

TSMC's Role in Apple's Success

Apple has been using TSMC to make these chips.

• M1: Made with a 5nm process
• M5: Uses a 3nm process

This means the M5 is more powerful and efficient. It has:

• More CPU and GPU cores
• Higher clock speed
• Supports more memory
• Better bandwidth

These improvements make the M5 much faster and more capable.

The End of Intel Macs

Apple sold both Intel and Apple silicon Macs for a while. But now, all Macs use Apple chips.

• Intel Macs won't get software updates after macOS Tahoe.
• This marks the end of an era.
• Apple is fully committed to its own chips.

Looking Ahead

Apple's chips will keep getting better.

• TSMC is working on 2nm chips—could be ready by 2026.
• They promise even more speed and efficiency.
• By 2028, 1.4nm chips might be available.

This shows that Apple's chip technology will continue to evolve.