Apple’s next iPad Pro has slipped into the wild, and leaked benchmarks reveal what matters most: the GPU.
What’s happened? YouTuber Wylsacom is showing what they claim to be the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro, before Apple officially unveils it. His unboxing video and benchmark tests show a device that looks nearly identical to its M4 predecessor but carries a new chipset inside. Another YouTuber, Romancev768, has also shown of a tablet they claim to be the new iPad, and given a long run down.
- Design is unchanged from the M4 iPad Pro, pointing to an internal update rather than a redesign.
- Geekbench 6 single-core: 4,133 points vs 3,748 on the M4 (10% faster).
- Geekbench 6 multi-core: 15,437 vs 13,324 (16% faster).
- Metal GPU test: 74,568 vs 55,702, a 34% leap.
This is important because: Not every iPad Pro buyer will notice the difference, but for professionals, GPU performance can make or break workflows. Video editing, 3D rendering, and advanced gaming all rely more on graphics horsepower than on raw CPU speed.
- GPU performance soared, marking the biggest gain.
- Single-core and multi-core CPU bumps remain modest.
- Apple appears to be doubling down on performance where it matters most: creative pros.
Why should I care? If you use an iPad mainly for streaming, browsing, or note-taking, an M5 upgrade likely won’t matter. But if you’re a designer, video editor, or mobile gamer, the GPU boost could be the deciding factor for upgrading.
- Workflows that rely on rendering and graphics will see the most benefit.
- Everyday use cases like email, reading, and light multitasking won’t feel dramatically faster.
Okay, what’s next? Leaks like this, although not confirmed to be using real hardward, often signal an official Apple announcement in the near future. The last time Wylsacom unboxed unreleased Apple hardware, the M4 MacBook Pro was announced shortly after.
- If this is real, we can expect Apple to unveil the M5 iPad Pro lineup soon, with pricing and availability to follow.
- GPU-focused marketing may dominate Apple’s pitch, highlighting creative workflows.
- Power users should watch for launch details closely, since early adoption could bring a real graphics advantage.
- The leak follows Apple’s unannounced M5 devices surfacing in an FCC filing, suggesting official news is close.
