Redazione RHC : 5 October 2025 17:18
An unknown iPad with an M5 chip has been spotted on Geekbench . The device scored 4,133 in the single-core test and 15,437 in the multi-core test . The listing suggests a clock speed of up to 4.42 GHz . The tablet has 12 GB of RAM, and 256 GB or 512 GB of storage are likely available.
Apple is traditionally strong in processor design, and early results confirm that. According to leaked data, the M5 tablet boasts very high per-core scores. Amid rumors about the upcoming Snapdragon X Elite 2 , the top-of-the-line X2 Extreme is described as an 18-core Oryon chip with a dual-core overclock up to 5.0 GHz . In a Geekbench 6.5 test, it scored around 4,080 points in single-core mode and 23,491 in multi-core mode.
If this data is accurate, the iPad with the M5 slightly outperforms the X Elite 2 in single-core performance, but is significantly slower in multi-core performance.
This makes sense, as Qualcomm has more cores and a laptop-class thermal design, allowing for a higher overall computing load. However, devices with the Snapdragon X Elite 2 aren’t expected until 2026 , meaning the comparison is still theoretical. The iPad test is also unofficial, so configuration details and results are subject to change.
Even taking into account the state of the leak, the conclusion is clear . The M5-based tablet approaches the performance per core of a PC while maintaining moderate power consumption. This is further evidence of how much progress Apple has made in terms of efficiency and frequency thanks to its proprietary architecture.
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