Edge Computing & Hardware

Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max/Ultra)

Extreme performance desktop for pro workflows, supporting up to 512GB of unified memory.

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Starting price on record$5,499

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CPU: 36-core
GPU: up to 80-core
CPU: Apple M5 Ultra
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7

The decision

Where it wins

Supports up to 512GB of unified memory for demanding workloads.
Up to 80-core GPU for exceptional graphics and computational performance.
Next-generation SSD architecture and twice-as-fast storage performance.

Where it doesn't

High power draw necessitates a specific power supply.
Expensive at $5499, making it a niche product for professionals.

Ideal forProfessional video editors and 3D artistsHigh-end gaming developersData scientists and researchers

Key Features

✦Up to 512GB unified memory
✦Up to 80-core GPU
✦Next-generation SSD architecture
✦Up to eight displays supported
✦Twice-as-fast storage performance
✦Thunderbolt 5 with 120Gb/s bandwidth

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Specifications

Structured product data, grouped by system.

Core hardware04

CPU	36-core
GPU	up to 80-core
CPU	Apple M5 Ultra
SSD Architecture	next-generation

Memory & compute04

Memory	Up to 512GB Unified
Unified Memory	up to 512GB
Memory Bandwidth	1.2TB/s
Thunderbolt 5 Bandwidth	120Gb/s

Display & media02

Displays Supported	up to eight
Studio Display XDR	up to four at full 5K resolution and 120Hz

Other specifications04

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 6
Thunderbolt	Thunderbolt 5
Storage Performance	up to twice as fast

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Specs not independently verifiedapple.com

Source on record: apple.com

Editorial context

The Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max/Ultra) is a high-performance desktop computer designed for professional workflows requiring significant processing power and memory capacity. It supports up to 512GB of unified memory and can handle up to eight displays, making it suitable for multitasking and complex projects. The M5 Ultra CPU and up to 80-core GPU provide robust performance, while the next-generation SSD architecture and twice-as-fast storage performance ensure efficient data access. With Thunderbolt 5 connectivity offering 120Gb/s bandwidth, the Mac Studio is well-equipped to handle the demands of high-resolution displays and data-intensive applications. However, the steep price point and the requirement for a specific power supply to support its high power draw are significant considerations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max/Ultra) for?↓

Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max/Ultra) is a fit for professional video editors and 3D artists, High-end gaming developers and Data scientists and researchers.

What are the drawbacks of Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max/Ultra)?↓

The trade-offs we record are: High power draw necessitates a specific power supply. and Expensive at $5499, making it a niche product for professionals..

What does Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max/Ultra) do well?↓

Supports up to 512GB of unified memory for demanding workloads., Up to 80-core GPU for exceptional graphics and computational performance. and Next-generation SSD architecture and twice-as-fast storage performance..

How much does Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max/Ultra) cost?↓

$5,499, as recorded in this index. Prices move; check the retailer for the current figure.

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A point of difference

Memory on record

Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max/Ultra)Up to 512GB Unified

Apple Mac mini (M6)16GB 16GB unified memory Configurable to: 24GB or 32GB (170GB/s memory bandwidth) 16GB 16GB unified memory Configurable to: 24GB or 32GB (170GB/s memory bandwidth) 24GB 24GB unified memory Configurable to: 32GB 24GB 24GB unified memory Configurable to: 48GB or 64GB

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