Apple is probably the only company that comes to mind with a supply chain robust enough to resist the pitfalls of the DRAM crisis, and though the company is estimated to pay a 230 percent premium for each 12GB LPDDR5X chip, it has other businesses to offset the rising component costs. This is a major reason why the company’s 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro continues to remain discounted on Amazon by $174 for the 24GB unified memory variant, whereas the competition is stuck charging customers more.
The 24GB unified memory version of the M5 MacBook Pro is paired with a 1TB SSD, making it the ideal configuration to futureproof yourself from paying the mammoth premium due to the DRAM shortage
The base model of the M5 MacBook Pro and the ‘middle of the pack’ variant aren’t as attractively discounted on Amazon, which is why we recommend that you opt for the top-end model, with the Silver finish going for $174 off and is currently listed at $1,825, with the Space Black color $150 off at this time. You get the same unibody aluminum chassis as the previous-generation models, with the mini-LED and ProMotion technology offering a solid viewing experience.
The M5 is also a powerhouse of a chipset, as it can nearly beat the M1 Ultra in Geekbench 6’s multi-core performance while rocking half the number of cores. In gaming, the SoC is a solid performer over the M4, especially in intensive titles like Cyberpunk 2077, and the machine will be overall responsive because Apple has incorporated faster NAND flash chips with increased read and write speeds.
Assuming you want something faster, but cannot wait too long for the M5 Pro and M5 Max models to arrive in the first half of 2026, we have an alternative just for you. The M4 Pro is an excellent chipset if you want increased CPU and GPU cores for a compute and graphics performance boost, with the 24GB unified memory and 1TB SSD version of the 14-inch MacBook Pro is going for $2,099, or $300 off.
Based on our extensive searching, Apple’s Mac lineup is the only one that’s currently heavily discounted, so even if you happen to want a Windows-powered notebook equipped with Intel’s latest Panther Lake chips, chances are you won’t be able to purchase these machines in your desired budget.
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About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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