MacBook Pro Now Expected to Get M5 Chip Before iPad Pro

Apple's next-generation M5 chip will debut in the MacBook Pro in fall 2025, followed by the iPad Pro in early 2026. The M5 series will feature improved ARM architecture and be manufactured using TSMC's 3-nanometer process. Apple will first release updates to the Mac Studio and Mac Pro with M4 chips in June 2025. High-end M5 chips will use TSMC's System on Integrated Chip (SoIC) technology for enhanced thermal management and reduced electrical leakage. Apple has expanded its collaboration with TSMC on the hybrid SoIC package, which incorporates thermoplastic carbon fiber composite molding technology. References to the M5 chip have been found in Apple code. Apple plans to use the M5 chip in its AI server infrastructure to boost AI capabilities across devices and cloud services. The M5 MacBook Pro is expected to have significant performance advancements over its M4 predecessor.