Mac Studio M5 Max & M5 Ultra
Extreme desktop performance for professional creativity, on-device AI, software development, 3D rendering, video production and the most demanding workflows.
Massive performance. Compact footprint.
Mac Studio combines Apple silicon performance, enormous unified memory, professional connectivity and advanced AI capabilities in a remarkably compact desktop.
Choose between M5 Max for demanding professional workflows and M5 Ultra for extreme production, AI research, advanced VFX, large-scale simulation and high-performance computing. The current Mac Studio family scales up to a 36-core CPU, 80-core GPU and 512GB unified memory.
Built for work that pushes hardware to the limit.
Mac Studio delivers exceptional CPU, GPU, AI and media performance while keeping the Mac Studio compact and quiet.
Two levels of extreme performance.
M5 Max and M5 Ultra give professionals the flexibility to choose the performance level that matches their workload.
M5 Max & M5 Ultra
Advanced Apple silicon designed for professional applications, on-device AI and demanding creative workflows.
Serious speed for professional workflows.
An ideal choice for developers, photographers, musicians, designers and creators working with demanding applications.
18-Core CPU
Six super cores and twelve performance cores provide powerful multitasking and fast compilation.
Up to 40-Core GPU
Neural Accelerators and advanced graphics architecture accelerate rendering, effects, gaming development and AI workloads.
Up to 128GB Memory
Large unified memory capacity lets demanding applications and AI models work with massive datasets.
Up to 614GB/s
High memory bandwidth helps keep CPU, GPU and AI workloads supplied with data.
Hardware Ray Tracing
Third-generation hardware-accelerated ray tracing improves lighting, reflections and shadows across professional 3D workflows.
Advanced Media Engine
Hardware acceleration for H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW and AV1 decode.
The powerhouse for the most extreme workloads.
Designed for filmmakers, VFX artists, AI researchers, data scientists and professionals who need maximum local performance.
Up to 36-Core CPU
Up to 12 super cores and 24 performance cores deliver exceptional multithreaded performance.
Up to 80-Core GPU
The most powerful Apple silicon GPU configuration for extreme graphics, VFX, rendering and AI workloads.
Up to 512GB Memory
Run enormous AI models and massive professional datasets locally.
1.2TB/s Bandwidth
Massive memory bandwidth helps feed demanding CPU, GPU and AI workloads at exceptional speed.
33 Streams of 8K ProRes
M5 Ultra can simultaneously play up to 33 streams of 8K ProRes 422 at 30 fps.
Extreme AI Performance
Neural Accelerators integrated into the GPU enable dramatically faster matrix multiplication and local AI workloads.
Performance without compromise.
Mac Studio is engineered to maintain high performance across professional applications, from real-time 3D and video production to software development and AI research.
- Up to 4.3x faster peak AI compute with M5 Ultra versus M3 Ultra
- Up to 1.8x faster graphics performance versus the prior generation
- Up to 1.3x faster CPU performance versus the prior generation
- Up to 2x faster storage performance
- Hardware-accelerated ray tracing for professional 3D workloads
Professional-grade workflows
Designed for DaVinci Resolve Studio, Houdini, Redshift and other demanding creative applications.
Your studio for serious filmmaking.
Process high-resolution video, complex timelines, effects and professional codecs with powerful hardware media acceleration.
Adobe Premiere workflows
M5 Ultra provides the performance required for complex professional video editing and high-resolution production.
Built for high-end video.
The Media Engine is optimized for professional video codecs and high-resolution workflows, allowing creators to edit, encode and process demanding projects efficiently.
Run powerful AI locally.
Mac Studio combines unified memory, CPU, GPU and Neural Engine resources to support demanding local AI development and inference.
Generative AI
Accelerate image generation and other AI-powered creative workflows directly on your Mac.
AI research & simulation
Use local models and large datasets for advanced research, development and computational workloads.
A serious platform for AI developers.
Mac Studio provides a powerful Apple silicon environment for experimenting with, training and deploying AI models locally.
- High-performance unified memory architecture
- Neural Accelerators built into GPU cores
- Large memory configurations for local AI models
- High-bandwidth CPU and GPU architecture
- Advanced Apple silicon AI frameworks
- Thunderbolt 5 clustering for distributed workloads
Xcode & AI coding workflows
Powerful local compute for software development and AI-assisted coding workflows.
Move massive projects at incredible speed.
Next-generation SSD architecture provides extremely fast storage performance for large projects, media libraries and AI models.
M5 Max
512GB standard SSD with configurable 1TB, 2TB, 4TB or 8TB storage.
M5 Ultra
1TB standard SSD with configurable 2TB, 4TB, 8TB or 16TB storage.
Up to 2x Faster
Next-generation SSD architecture accelerates project loading, file transfers and large AI model access.
Connect everything your workflow needs.
Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, 10Gb Ethernet and fast wireless connectivity make Mac Studio ready for professional environments.
Extensive rear connectivity
Multiple Thunderbolt 5 ports, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 10Gb Ethernet and professional audio connectivity.
Professional ports. Maximum flexibility.
- Thunderbolt 5: Up to 120Gb/s
- USB 4: Up to 120Gb/s
- USB 3: Up to 10Gb/s
- HDMI 2.1: High-resolution display connectivity
- 10Gb Ethernet: 1Gb, 2.5Gb, 5Gb and 10Gb networking
- SDXC: UHS-II card support
- 3.5mm: High-impedance headphone support
Fast connections without the cables.
The Apple-designed N1 wireless networking chip brings the latest wireless standards to Mac Studio.
Wi-Fi 7
Next-generation wireless networking provides improved speed, efficiency and reliability.
Bluetooth 6
Modern Bluetooth connectivity for accessories and peripherals.
Apple N1 Chip
Apple-designed wireless networking technology powers the latest connectivity features.
Turn your desk into a command center.
Mac Studio supports expansive multi-display setups for professional editing, development, design and monitoring.
M5 Max
Supports up to 5 external displays.
M5 Ultra
Supports up to 8 external displays.
Advanced Display Support
Support for high-resolution displays up to 8K, high refresh rates, HDR and variable refresh rate.
Whatever your workflow, Mac Studio is ready.
Video Production
Edit high-resolution footage, color grade, encode and manage demanding professional timelines.
3D & VFX
Accelerate real-time rendering, simulations, ray tracing and complex visual effects.
AI Development
Build and run large AI models locally with massive unified memory.
Software Development
Compile large projects quickly and run demanding development environments.
Music Production
Handle large sessions, virtual instruments, effects and professional audio production.
Scientific Computing
Analyze large datasets, perform simulations and develop computational workloads locally.
Powerful hardware. Smarter software.
Mac Studio is designed to take advantage of the latest macOS features and Apple Intelligence capabilities.
Siri AI
A more capable assistant with personal context understanding, broad world knowledge and onscreen awareness.
Apple Intelligence
Intelligent features integrated throughout the Mac experience.
macOS
A powerful desktop operating system designed around Apple's hardware and professional workflows.
M5 Max or M5 Ultra?
Both deliver exceptional professional performance. Choose based on the scale and complexity of your workload.
| Feature | M5 Max | M5 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 18-core CPU | Up to 36-core CPU |
| GPU | 32-core / up to 40-core GPU | 64-core / up to 80-core GPU |
| Neural Engine | 16-core | 32-core |
| Unified Memory | 36GB standard, up to 128GB | 96GB standard, up to 512GB |
| Memory Bandwidth | Up to 614GB/s | 1.2TB/s |
| Standard SSD | 512GB | 1TB |
| Maximum SSD | 8TB | 16TB |
| External Displays | Up to 5 | Up to 8 |
| Front Connectivity | 2 × USB-C up to 10Gb/s | 2 × Thunderbolt 5 up to 120Gb/s |
| Best For | Professional creative and development workloads | Extreme AI, VFX, 8K video and scientific workloads |
Extreme power without taking over your desk.
Mac Studio maintains its compact desktop footprint while delivering workstation-class performance.
Compact Footprint
Approximately 7.7 × 7.7 inches with a height of 3.7 inches.
Premium Aluminum
A precision-machined aluminum enclosure in Apple's signature silver finish.
Built for Professional Desks
A compact desktop design engineered to deliver extreme performance without a large workstation chassis.
Mac Studio at a glance.
Designed with recycled materials in mind.
Apple continues to increase recycled materials and renewable energy across the Mac Studio supply chain.
35% Recycled Content
Mac Studio contains 35% recycled content overall.
100% Recycled Aluminum
The enclosure uses 100% recycled aluminum.
Recycled Rare Earth Elements
Magnets use 100% recycled rare earth elements.
One compact Mac. Countless professional possibilities.
Video Editors
Professional video editing, color grading, encoding and high-resolution workflows.
Designers & 3D Artists
Graphic design, motion graphics, 3D design, VFX and real-time rendering.
AI Developers
Local LLMs, model development, image generation and AI inference.
Software Developers
Xcode, compilation, containers, development environments and demanding software projects.
Music Producers
Large sessions, virtual instruments, effects and professional audio production.
Researchers & Engineers
Scientific computing, simulations, datasets and computational AI workloads.
Everything you need to get started.
Mac Studio
Mac Studio with your selected M5 Max or M5 Ultra configuration.
Power Cord
Power cord included for connection to compatible AC power.
Mac Studio. Power your biggest ideas.
From M5 Max professional performance to the extreme capabilities of M5 Ultra, Mac Studio gives creators, developers and professionals the desktop performance they need to work without compromise.
