Apple M5 Shows a Large Performance Increase in Cyberpunk 2077, Reaching a 290% Difference
Translated with AI from the Russian original.
Although Cyberpunk 2077 is still considered one of the most demanding games, recent tests have shown that the Apple M5 is capable of surprising. In a benchmark by the YouTube channel The Tech Chap, the new MacBook Pro with M5 showed a performance increase of up to 290% compared to the M4 model with ray tracing enabled.
The comparison was not entirely equal. The test involved a MacBook Pro M5 and a MacBook Air M4, which lacks active cooling.
Despite its high speed in everyday tasks, the MacBook Air M4 quickly encounters thermal throttling - a reduction in CPU and GPU frequency to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, the MacBook Pro M5, equipped with a fan and an improved cooling system, is able to maintain maximum power for longer.
Performance comparison in Cyberpunk 2077:
| Mode | M5 MacBook Pro | M4 MacBook Air | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| With Ray Tracing | 58 FPS | 20 FPS | +290% |
| Without Ray Tracing | 75 FPS | 48 FPS | +56.25% |
Although the advantage is mainly due to cooling, the result shows that the M5 provides a noticeable increase in power, especially in games with high graphics load.
In Cyberpunk 2077, the new MacBook Pro consistently maintains around 60 frames per second with ray tracing enabled - something that seemed impossible on macOS just a year ago.
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