Running Blackmagic speed test, the M5 MacBook Pro is shown to be equipped with faster NAND flash, gaining up to 211 percent faster performance than M4 model
The lack of cosmetic changes on the new MacBook Pro might paint an impression that Apple just incorporated its new M5 chipset and called it a day. Fortunately, there are a ton of upgrades added to the portable Mac, including a significantly faster SSD, with the latest comparison against the M4 MacBook Pro showing up to a whopping 211 percent difference in SSD read and write speeds.New Blackmagic speed test shows the M5 MacBook Pro obtains the highest lead in the sequential read category
A closer look at both the M5 MacBook Pro and M4 MacBook Pro reveals that both machines feature the same internal layout, single fan and single heatpipe cooling solution, along with two NAND flash memory chips for maximizing SSD performance. After showcasing these differences, YouTube channel Max Tech wasted no time in firing up Blackmagic speed test to see if the M5 MacBook Pro offers any performance gains.