What is the Apple M5 chip?

Released in late 2025, the M5 is Apple's latest desktop-class SoC built on a 3rd-generation 3nm process. It features dedicated Neural Accelerators in the GPU for advanced AI workflows.

How fast is the A19 Pro chip?

The A19 Pro utilizes the new 'Apple10' GPU architecture, delivering significant gains in ray-tracing and sustained performance for console-quality gaming on iPhone.

What is the difference between M-Series and A-Series?

The A-Series is designed for mobile efficiency (iPhone) with passive cooling limits. The M-Series scales this architecture up for desktops (Mac) with higher core counts, wider memory bandwidth, and active cooling support.

Apple Silicon Explained - M5, A19, S10 Architecture

M-Series

Desktop Intelligence

The M-Series revolutionized the PC industry with unified memory. The latest M5 generation introduces GPU-based Neural Accelerators.

M5 Family: 3rd-Gen 3nm • AI GPU

M4 Family: Tandem OLED Engine

M3 Family: Hardware Ray Tracing

See M-Series Macs

A-Series

Mobile Dominance

The brain of the iPhone. The A19 Pro features the "Apple10" GPU architecture.

A19 Pro: Vapor Chamber • 3nm

A18 Pro: Apple Intelligence Core

See iPhones

S-Series

SiP Architecture

A marvel of miniaturization. The S10 SiP integrates a 4-core Neural Engine.

S10 SiP: On-Device Siri • Health

See Watches

R-Series

Real-Time Input

The R1 chip processes data from 12 cameras within 12ms to eliminate motion sickness.

R1 Chip: 12ms Latency • 256GB/s

See Vision Pro

U-Series

Ultra Wideband

The "GPS for your living room." The U2 chip enables Precision Finding.

U2 Chip: 3x Range • Precision Find

See Accessories

H-Series

Computational Audio

Powering AirPods. The H2 chip manages computational audio and ANC.

H2 Chip: Adaptive ANC • Low Latency

See Audio

The Silicon Vault.

Architecture Hierarchy