GoKawiilApple launches Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, up to 512GB memory
Apple has refreshed the Mac Studio desktop lineup with new M5 Max and M5 Ultra chip options, now available for pre-order alongside the updated Mac mini. The M5 Max configuration brings an 18-core CPU, up to 40 GPU cores with Neural Accelerators, and faster memory bandwidth, while the top-end M5 Ultra model scales up to a 36-core CPU and supports up to 512GB of unified memory.
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The jump to M5 silicon and expanded memory ceiling signals Apple's push to keep the Mac Studio competitive for AI, machine learning, and creative workloads that demand large local memory pools. Notably, base memory configurations on the M5 Max model match last year's launch specs, reversing the memory reductions Apple made over the past year amid industry-wide chip shortages.
- Mac Studio now ships with M5 Max or M5 Ultra chips, replacing the M4 generation.
- M5 Ultra supports up to 512GB of unified memory, aimed at heavy AI and creative workloads.
- Apple restored M5 Max Mac Studio's starting memory options after previously trimming them due to shortages.
Apple Studio Display — A new Mac Studio needs a monitor, and Apple's Studio Display is the natural companion — 27-inch 5K Retina panel, built-in camera, speakers and mic, all driven over a single cable. It matches the Mac Studio's aluminum look and keeps the desk setup clean.
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