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Apple Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Pro (2026) 48GB — Expert Review

Deep-dive analysis of specs, performance, and real-world value for the Apple Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Pro (2026) 48GB.

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Last checked: 6/15/2026. Prices and availability are subject to change.
6.3/10 Expert Score

At a Glance

CPUApple M5 Pro 18 CorePassMark 57,101
GPUApple M5 Pro 20-coreGeekbench 0
Memory48GB RAM · 1024GB SSD
Display & Body16.2 Liquid Retina XDR 120Hz 3456x2234Weight info N/A · Standard Chassis
Battery & FeaturesStandard Battery
Price$2,999Last known from 1 retailer
Value Ratio1.4/10

Hardware Performance Context

Synthetic benchmarks relative to the 2026 enthusiast baseline.

CPU: Apple M5 Pro 18 Core57,101 pts
PassMark Multi-Thread (Max ~45,000)
GPU: Apple M5 Pro 20-core0 pts
Geekbench OpenCL (Max ~200,000)

Our Assessment

The Apple Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Pro (2026) 48GB earns a synthetic performance score of 6.3/10 based on its CPU and GPU benchmark integration. With a value ratio of 1.4/10 at a last known price of $2,999, this machine is priced at a premium relative to its raw performance.

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