“what is better for photo editing the m5 chip or the m4 pro”
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For photo editing, the M4 Pro is the better choice over the M5 chip. The M5 chip is great for everyday use and lighter creative work. The M4 Pro will feel significantly snappier and more capable since it’s built for professional workflows.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.### Main Summary: - **M4 Pro is better for intensive photo editing** (as of late 2025): It has more CPU/GPU cores (up to 14 CPU + 20 GPU compared to 10+10 on the base M5), higher memory bandwidth (273 GB/s vs 153 GB/s), and is faster in heavy batch RAW processing, bulk exports in Lightroom/Photoshop, and multi-threaded workloads. - **M5 is better in some aspects**: Stronger in AI tasks (Neural Accelerators in each GPU core, faster for denoising, upscaling, generative fill), better single-core performance, more power-efficient with longer battery life, and it's the newer chip (released October 2025, currently only in the base 14-inch MacBook Pro). - **When to choose which**: - Choose **M4 Pro** for professional, heavy workflows (large batch processing, high-resolution RAW files) – overall higher performance, especially in sustained tasks. - Choose **M5** for lighter editing, future AI-focused features, or if you want the latest model/better battery life. - There is no M5 Pro/Max yet (expected in 2026), so the M4 Pro remains the stronger choice for pro photo editing. Both are excellent; the differences are most noticeable in demanding workloads. If buying now, the M4 Pro is often recommended for professional photographers.
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