The M5 retains the same number of CPU and GPU cores as its immediate predecessor, the M4, but the Apple Silicon magic means that you get to experience better compute and graphics performance without boosting the core count. The chipset has already proven to be quite the beast in Cyberpunk 2077, where it obtains a 190 percent higher framerate than the M4 in a benchmark comparison, and that too, with ray tracing enabled. In Where Winds Meet, the newest open-world action RPG from Everstone Studio, you get to enjoy an absolutely stellar experience, as the latest and greatest iPad Pro can run the title at a steady 60FPS, with every graphics setting set to the maximum value.
Where Winds Meet played on an M5 iPad Pro can have its visual settings set to a tier higher than what is achievable on an A19 Pro or Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
The game was tested on the M5 iPad Pro with a 9-core CPU and a 10-core GPU, with YouTuber Dame Tech showcasing the flagship tablet’s capabilities by running Where Winds Meet at a solid 60FPS with zero frame drops. Given that the M5 is Apple’s fastest SoC found in any of its slates, it was expected that the framerate would be buttery smooth. However, what sets the new iPad Pro apart from the A19 Pro and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is that the M5 models can now set their visual settings to ‘Ultra’ while also running the game at a higher resolution.
In the initial graphics and resolution comparison posted by Dame Tech, both the iPhone 17 Pro Max and REDMAGIC 11 Pro were limited to the ‘Extremely High’ visual preset, which sits a tier below Ultra. When checking the gameplay footage, we found no stutters on the M5 iPad Pro, with the latter posting better 1% lows than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. To be honest, this was to be expected, as the larger tablet has more room for cooling, allowing the M5 to flex its muscles properly.
As for those waiting patiently for the title to be released for macOS, Where Winds Meet can be played using programs like CrossOver, though we recommend waiting for a native release. After all, if it runs this smoothly on an iPhone or iPad, just imagine how much fun you’ll have on an M5 MacBook Pro?
News Source: Dame Tech
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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