Mac Studio (M3 Ultra)
The Apple Mac Studio with M3 Ultra features a 28-core CPU (configurable to 32-core), 60-core GPU (configurable to 80-core), 32-core Neural Engine, 96GB unified memory, and 1TB SSD. It includes Thunderbolt 5, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 10Gb Ethernet, and supports up to eight displays. Dimensions 3.7x7.7x7.7 inches, weight 8.0 lbs.
Pros
- +Powerful M3 Ultra up to 32-core CPU
- +Up to 80-core GPU with ray tracing
- +819GB/s memory bandwidth
- +Configurable up to 512GB unified memory
- +Configurable up to 16TB SSD
- +Supports up to eight displays
Cons
- −Expensive at $5,299
- −No keyboard or mouse included
| Model | Mac Studio (M3 Ultra) |
| Processor | - 28-core CPU with 20 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores | - M3 Ultra with 32core CPU, 80core GPU, and 32core Neural Engine (819GB/s memory bandwidth) | 14-core CPU with 10 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores | 28-core CPU with 20 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores |
| Processor Model | Apple M3 Ultra |
| Graphics | - 60-core GPU | - Hardware-accelerated ray tracing | 32-core GPU | 60-core GPU |
| NPU / AI Accelerator | - 32-core Neural Engine |
| Memory | 96GB | - 96GB unified memory |
| Storage | 1TB | - 1TB SSD | Configurable to: | - 2TB, 4TB, 8TB, or 16TB |
| Storage Expansion | Configurable to 2TB, 4TB, 8TB, or 16TB |
| Display Support | M4 Max | Simultaneous support for up to five displays: | - Up to four displays with 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one display with 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI | - Up to two displays with 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one display with 8K resolution at 60Hz or 4K resolution at up to 240Hz over HDMI | M3 Ultra | Simultaneous support for up to eight displays: | - Eight displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz or 4K resolution at up to 144Hz | - Four displays with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or 4K resolution at up to 240Hz | Thunderbolt 5 digital video output | - Support for native DisplayPort 2.1 output over USBC | HDMI display video output | - Support for one display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or 4K resolution at 240Hz | - Support for variable refresh rate (VRR), HDR, and multichannel audio |
| Wireless | - Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | - Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | - 10Gb Ethernet (Nbase-T Ethernet with support for 1Gb, 2.5Gb, 5Gb, and 10Gb Ethernet using RJ-45 connector) |
| I/O Ports | Thunderbolt 5 | 10Gb Ethernet | USB-A | HDMI 2.1 | 3.5 mm headphone jack | Four Thunderbolt 5 (USBC) ports with support for: | - Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s) | - USB 4 (up to 120Gb/s) | - USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) | - DisplayPort 2.1 | - Two USB 3 (USBA) ports (up to 5Gb/s) | - HDMI 2.1 port | - 10Gb Ethernet | - 3.5 mm headphone jack | On front (M4 Max): | - Two USBC ports (up to 10Gb/s) | - SDXC card slot (UHS-II) | On front (M3 Ultra): | - Two Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120Gb/s) | - SDXC card slot (UHS-II) |
| Front I/O | 2 Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports (up to 120Gb/s), SDXC card slot (UHS-II) |
| Rear I/O | 4 Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports (up to 120Gb/s, USB 4, USB 3, DisplayPort 2.1), 2 USB-A ports (up to 5Gb/s), HDMI 2.1 port, 10Gb Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| SD Card | SDXC card slot (UHS-II) |
| Dimensions | - Height: 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) | - Width: 7.7 inches (19.7 cm) | - Depth: 7.7 inches (19.7 cm) | Width: | 7.7 inches (19.7 cm) | Depth: | 7.7 inches (19.7 cm) | Height: | 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) |
| Weight | - Weight (M4 Max): 6.1 pounds (2.74 kg) | - Weight (M3 Ultra): 8.0 pounds (3.64 kg) |
| Color / Finish | Silver |
| Form Factor | Mini desktop (Mac Studio) |
| Power | - Line voltage: 100-240V AC | - Maximum continuous power: 480W |
| Cooling | Dual-sided blowers, copper heat sink |
| Operating System | macOS | macOS is the most advanced desktop operating system in the world. It helps you stay productive and creative with help from Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring, window tiling, major updates to Safari, and more. |
| Software Included | Built-in apps: App Store, Books, Calendar, Contacts, FaceTime, Find My, Freeform, GarageBand, Home, iMovie, iPhone Mirroring, Keynote, Mail, Maps, Messages, Music, News, Notes, Numbers, Pages, Passwords, Photo Booth, Photos, Podcasts, Preview, QuickTime Player, Reminders, Safari, Shortcuts, Stocks, Time Machine, Tips, TV, Voice Memos, Weather; Apple Intelligence |
| Audio | - Built-in speaker | - 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones | - HDMI port supports multichannel audio output |
| Environmental | - Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase | - Operating temperature: 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C) | - Storage temperature: -40 to 116 F (-40 to 47 C) | - Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing | - Operating altitude: tested up to 16,400 feet (5000 meters) |
| Certifications | ENERGY STAR certified |
| Sustainability | 100% recycled aluminum in enclosure and thermal module chassis; 100% recycled copper in multiple printed circuit boards; 100% recycled gold in plating of all Apple-designed printed circuit boards and multiple connectors; 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets; 100% recycled tin in solder of multiple printed circuit boards; 100% recycled copper and zinc in prongs of power cord plug and AC inlet; at least 25% recycled plastic in three components; 100% fiber-based packaging; 59% recycled content in fiber-based packaging; over 35% of manufacturing electricity sourced from low-carbon electricity; Mercury-, BFR-, and PVC-free |
| Package Contents | - Mac Studio | - Power cord |
| Features | Hardware-accelerated ray tracing; Media Engine: H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW, AV1 decode; Two video decode engines, four video encode engines, four ProRes encode/decode engines; Apple Intelligence; Thunderbolt 5 support; 819GB/s memory bandwidth |
| Configurations | Base: 28-core CPU, 60-core GPU, 32-core Neural Engine, 96GB unified memory, 1TB SSD. Configurable to: 32-core CPU, 80-core GPU, up to 512GB unified memory, up to 16TB SSD |
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