Apple updates the Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra options

In addition to a new M4-powered MacBook Air, Apple on Wednesday also launched a new Mac Studio, its desktop computer for professionals who need top-of-the-line performance. The company is trying something new with the Mac Studio as it lets you choose between the M4 Max or the M3 Ultra. The Mac Studio starts at $1,999. Pre-orders open today, and it will be available in the Apple Store starting Wednesday, March 12. Interestingly, despite the version number, the M3 Ultra is the most recent addition to the M-series lineup of chips. In Apple’s lingo, the “Ultra” version is more powerful than the “Max” version (which itself is more powerful than the “Pro” version). As the name suggests, the M3 Ultra is based on the M3 architecture. Apple has linked two M3 Max dies to create a single M3 Ultra using its UltraFusion architecture. Compared to the M2 Ultra, the company says that customers can expect up to 2x better performance with the M3 Ultra. Apple says it is “the highest-performing chip it ... Read full article.