Some M5 Macs stutter on 120Hz displays

macanorak.com8 min read

Users and investigators are reporting persistent graphics performance issues on Apple's M5 Macs when paired with high-refresh-rate displays. The symptoms range from choppy scrolling and screen tearing to jittery cursor movement and inconsistent video playback across various displays and chip configurations. While some users have found partial mitigation through experimental utilities, affected owners are calling on Apple to publicly acknowledge and investigate the widespread stuttering. Open article →