The M5 chips are expected to bring improvements through advanced 3-nanometer technology, enhancing speed and efficiency. Although Apple is not using TSMC’s latest 2nm process due to cost, the M5 series still promises major advancements over the current M4 chips, thanks to a new 3D stacking design that manages heat better and reduces power loss.

Apple has reportedly started mass production of its highly anticipated M5 chip, with devices featuring the processor potentially arriving as early as this year, according to South Korean media. ET News reports that the M5 chip entered the packaging phase last month.