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An unverified Geekbench 7 entry for Apple’s upcoming M5 Ultra reports a 3,774 single-core score and a 52,516 multi-core score.
The benchmark listing describes the chip as a 36-core CPU configuration.
The result is presented as an early observation rather than a final performance verdict.
The report says independent testing will still be needed once retail hardware becomes available.
Why it mattersEarly benchmark results suggest a major performance jump for Apple’s high-end chip, which could shape expectations for future Macs and workstation upgrades.
More context
Apple has announced that the new Mac Studio featuring the M5 Ultra will ship on September 22.
Apple says the new Mac Studio will bring performance gains over the M3 Ultra.