Apple’s M5 chip faces significant performance throttling, with frame rates (FPS) potentially dropping by up to 40% when operating under passive cooling conditions. This performance dip is notably pronounced in the MacBook Air M5, where sustained heavy workloads lead to a considerable reduction in output. In contrast, the MacBook Pro M5, benefiting from its active cooling system with a fan, demonstrates much greater stability in FPS, maintaining consistent performance even during extended intensive tasks.
Apple M5 Chip: Up to 40% FPS Drop in MacBook Air Without Active Cooling
By Bramwell Nightingale
A Toronto-based gaming journalist with over eight years of experience covering the North American gaming industry. Started his career writing for independent gaming blogs before establishing himself as a reliable source for breaking gaming news. Specializes in AAA game releases and studio acquisitions across Canada and the US. His investigative approach to gaming industry developments has earned him respect among developers and publishers alike