Apple unveils new Mac Studio, the most powerful Mac ever, featuring M4 Max and new M3 Ultra
Apple has unveiled the new Mac Studio, its most powerful Mac to date, featuring the M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips. The desktop computer offers groundbreaking performance with Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, up to 512GB unified memory, and up to 16TB SSD storage in a compact design.
The M4 Max version delivers up to 3.5x faster performance than its M1 Max predecessor, featuring up to 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, and 128GB unified memory. The M3 Ultra model pushes capabilities further with up to 32-core CPU, 80-core GPU, and unprecedented 512GB unified memory support.
Key improvements include Thunderbolt 5 ports with 120 Gb/s transfer speeds, support for up to eight Pro Display XDRs, and enhanced AI capabilities, allowing it to run large language models with over 600 billion parameters. The new Mac Studio will be available from March 12, starting at $1,999.
Apple ha presentato il nuovo Mac Studio, il suo Mac più potente di sempre, dotato dei chip M4 Max e M3 Ultra. Questo computer desktop offre prestazioni straordinarie con connettività Thunderbolt 5, fino a 512 GB di memoria unificata e fino a 16 TB di archiviazione SSD in un design compatto.
La versione M4 Max offre prestazioni fino a 3,5 volte superiori rispetto al suo predecessore M1 Max, con una CPU fino a 16 core, GPU da 40 core e 128 GB di memoria unificata. Il modello M3 Ultra spinge ulteriormente le capacità con una CPU fino a 32 core, GPU da 80 core e un supporto senza precedenti per 512 GB di memoria unificata.
I principali miglioramenti includono porte Thunderbolt 5 con velocità di trasferimento di 120 Gb/s, supporto per un massimo di otto Pro Display XDR e capacità AI potenziate, consentendo di eseguire modelli linguistici di grandi dimensioni con oltre 600 miliardi di parametri. Il nuovo Mac Studio sarà disponibile dal 12 marzo, a partire da 1.999 dollari.
Apple ha presentado el nuevo Mac Studio, su Mac más potente hasta la fecha, que cuenta con los chips M4 Max y M3 Ultra. Este ordenador de escritorio ofrece un rendimiento revolucionario con conectividad Thunderbolt 5, hasta 512 GB de memoria unificada y hasta 16 TB de almacenamiento SSD en un diseño compacto.
La versión M4 Max proporciona un rendimiento hasta 3.5 veces más rápido que su predecesor M1 Max, con una CPU de hasta 16 núcleos, GPU de 40 núcleos y 128 GB de memoria unificada. El modelo M3 Ultra lleva las capacidades aún más lejos con una CPU de hasta 32 núcleos, GPU de 80 núcleos y un soporte sin precedentes de 512 GB de memoria unificada.
Las mejoras clave incluyen puertos Thunderbolt 5 con velocidades de transferencia de 120 Gb/s, soporte para hasta ocho Pro Display XDR y capacidades de IA mejoradas, lo que le permite ejecutar grandes modelos de lenguaje con más de 600 mil millones de parámetros. El nuevo Mac Studio estará disponible a partir del 12 de marzo, desde 1,999 dólares.
애플이 새로운 맥 스튜디오를 발표했습니다. 현재까지 가장 강력한 맥으로, M4 Max 및 M3 Ultra 칩을 탑재하고 있습니다. 이 데스크탑 컴퓨터는 Thunderbolt 5 연결성을 갖춘 혁신적인 성능을 제공하며, 최대 512GB의 통합 메모리와 최대 16TB의 SSD 저장 용량을 컴팩트한 디자인으로 제공합니다.
M4 Max 버전은 이전 M1 Max보다 최대 3.5배 빠른 성능을 제공하며, 최대 16코어 CPU, 40코어 GPU 및 128GB의 통합 메모리를 특징으로 합니다. M3 Ultra 모델은 최대 32코어 CPU, 80코어 GPU 및 전례 없는 512GB의 통합 메모리 지원으로 기능을 더욱 확장합니다.
주요 개선 사항으로는 120 Gb/s 전송 속도를 가진 Thunderbolt 5 포트, 최대 8개의 Pro Display XDR 지원, 그리고 6000억 개 이상의 매개변수를 처리할 수 있는 향상된 AI 기능이 포함됩니다. 새로운 맥 스튜디오는 3월 12일부터 판매되며, 가격은 1,999달러부터 시작합니다.
Apple a dévoilé le nouveau Mac Studio, son Mac le plus puissant à ce jour, équipé des puces M4 Max et M3 Ultra. Cet ordinateur de bureau offre des performances révolutionnaires avec une connectivité Thunderbolt 5, jusqu'à 512 Go de mémoire unifiée et jusqu'à 16 To de stockage SSD dans un design compact.
La version M4 Max offre des performances jusqu'à 3,5 fois plus rapides que son prédécesseur M1 Max, avec un CPU allant jusqu'à 16 cœurs, un GPU de 40 cœurs et 128 Go de mémoire unifiée. Le modèle M3 Ultra pousse encore plus loin les capacités avec un CPU allant jusqu'à 32 cœurs, un GPU de 80 cœurs et un support sans précédent de 512 Go de mémoire unifiée.
Les améliorations clés comprennent des ports Thunderbolt 5 avec des vitesses de transfert de 120 Gb/s, le support de jusqu'à huit Pro Display XDR et des capacités d'IA améliorées, permettant d'exécuter de grands modèles de langage avec plus de 600 milliards de paramètres. Le nouveau Mac Studio sera disponible à partir du 12 mars, à partir de 1 999 dollars.
Apple hat das neue Mac Studio vorgestellt, den leistungsstärksten Mac aller Zeiten, ausgestattet mit den M4 Max und M3 Ultra Chips. Der Desktop-Computer bietet bahnbrechende Leistung mit Thunderbolt 5-Konnektivität, bis zu 512 GB einheitlichem Speicher und bis zu 16 TB SSD-Speicher in einem kompakten Design.
Die M4 Max-Version liefert bis zu 3,5-mal schnellere Leistung als ihr Vorgänger M1 Max, mit einer CPU von bis zu 16 Kernen, einer GPU von 40 Kernen und 128 GB einheitlichem Speicher. Das M3 Ultra-Modell erweitert die Möglichkeiten mit einer CPU von bis zu 32 Kernen, einer GPU von 80 Kernen und einem beispiellosen Support für 512 GB einheitlichem Speicher.
Wichtige Verbesserungen umfassen Thunderbolt 5-Ports mit Übertragungsgeschwindigkeiten von 120 Gb/s, Unterstützung für bis zu acht Pro Display XDRs und verbesserte KI-Fähigkeiten, die es ermöglichen, große Sprachmodelle mit über 600 Milliarden Parametern auszuführen. Das neue Mac Studio wird ab dem 12. März erhältlich sein, mit Preisen ab 1.999 Dollar.
- Significant performance boost: M4 Max 3.5x faster than M1 Max
- Revolutionary memory capacity up to 512GB unified memory
- Massive storage options up to 16TB SSD
- 3x faster data transfer with Thunderbolt 5 (120 Gb/s)
- Enhanced AI capabilities for large language models
- High starting price point at $1,999
- initial market availability (28 countries)
- Some features require specific OS versions and hardware compatibility
Insights
Apple's new Mac Studio represents a significant product refresh for its professional desktop line, addressing the high-margin professional user segment that generates outsized revenue per unit. The launch reinforces Apple's long-term silicon strategy while positioning the company advantageously in three critical areas:
First, the M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips deliver substantial performance gains (up to 3.5x faster than M1 Max and 2.6x faster than M1 Ultra), strengthening Apple's competitive position in the professional workstation market where margins typically exceed consumer products. This continues Apple's vertical integration strategy that drives both margin expansion and ecosystem lock-in.
Second, the inclusion of Thunderbolt 5 with 120 Gb/s transfer speeds creates a compelling upgrade path for existing customers while addressing the high-bandwidth needs of creative professionals. This technology advantage helps justify the premium pricing starting at
Third and most strategically important, these machines are purpose-built for Apple Intelligence, positioning Mac Studio as the hardware foundation for Apple's AI strategy. The ability to run LLMs with over 600 billion parameters entirely in memory represents a significant competitive advantage in on-device AI processing.
The pricing structure maintains Apple's premium positioning while the March 12 availability suggests minimal supply chain constraints. The product's focus on AI capabilities, industry-leading unified memory (up to 512GB), and professional performance metrics indicate Apple is executing effectively on its strategy to capture high-value professional users while building infrastructure for its next-generation AI services.
The Mac Studio release showcases Apple's relentless advancement in custom silicon development with several technical breakthroughs that maintain their competitive edge. The M3 Ultra represents the pinnacle of Apple's chiplet architecture, featuring an unprecedented 32-core CPU with 24 performance cores—
This architecture delivers extraordinary computational density in a compact form factor. While competitors still struggle with thermal constraints in high-performance desktops, Apple's efficiency allows for massive computing power in a remarkably small package, consuming significantly less power than comparable workstations.
The dedicated AI hardware is particularly noteworthy—the 32-core Neural Engine combined with up to 512GB unified memory positions Mac Studio as an AI development powerhouse. The ability to run 600 billion parameter models entirely in memory eliminates the latency penalties associated with disk swapping that plague conventional architectures.
Most technically impressive is how Apple has optimized the entire stack: from silicon to system architecture to software. macOS Sequoia includes low-level optimizations specifically for these chips, while frameworks like Metal provide developers direct access to the computational capabilities. The Thunderbolt 5 implementation delivers true 120 Gb/s bandwidth—triple the previous generation—enabling workstation-class external I/O expansion.
The technical progression from M1 to M4 in just four years demonstrates Apple's chip design prowess and showcases how their integrated approach continues to outpace competitors who rely on third-party processors and accelerators. This deepens Apple's moat in high-performance computing while providing a robust foundation for their emerging AI strategy.
With Thunderbolt 5, up to 512GB of unified memory, and an up to 16TB SSD, all in a compact design, the ultimate pro desktop delivers even more performance
The new Mac Studio — powered by M4 Max and M3 Ultra for groundbreaking performance and extensive connectivity — is the ultimate pro desktop. (Photo: Business Wire)
Mac Studio is a powerhouse for AI, capable of running large language models (LLMs) with over 600 billion parameters entirely in memory, thanks to its advanced GPU and up to 512GB of unified memory with M3 Ultra — the most ever in a personal computer. It’s also built for Apple Intelligence™, the personal intelligence system that transforms how users work, communicate, and express themselves, while protecting their privacy. The new Mac Studio is available to pre-order today, with availability beginning March 12.
“The new Mac Studio is the most powerful Mac we’ve ever made,” said John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. “A complete game-changer for pros around the world — powering both home and pro studios — Mac Studio sits in a class of its own, offering a staggering amount of performance in a compact, quiet design that fits beautifully on your desk. With this new Mac Studio, we’re delivering even more extreme performance with M4 Max and M3 Ultra, support for half a terabyte of unified memory, up to 16TB of superfast storage, and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. Mac Studio truly is the ultimate pro desktop.”
Mac Studio with M4 Max: A Performance Juggernaut
The new Mac Studio with M4 Max is the perfect choice for video editors, colorists, developers, engineers, photographers, creative pros, and other users who need to blaze through intensive workflows. It delivers phenomenal single-threaded CPU performance with the world’s fastest CPU core, along with outstanding multithreaded CPU performance for complex workloads. Featuring an up to 16-core CPU, an up to 40-core GPU, over half a terabyte per second of unified memory bandwidth, and a Neural Engine that is over 3x faster than M1 Max, Mac Studio with M4 Max can run on-device AI models incredibly fast. Mac Studio with M4 Max is up to 3.5x faster than Mac Studio with M1 Max, and is up to 6.1x faster than the most powerful Intel-based 27-inch iMac®.1
The GPU in M4 Max also brings Apple’s advanced graphics architecture to Mac Studio for the first time, including dynamic caching, hardware-accelerated mesh shading, and a second-generation ray-tracing engine for more seamless content creation and gaming. Mac Studio with M4 Max starts at 36GB of unified memory, with support for up to 128GB, so users can do everything from sorting through thousands of images with speed and precision, to producing complex compositions with hundreds of tracks, plug-ins, and virtual instruments, all played in real time. And with the powerful Media Engine in M4 Max, which features two ProRes® accelerators, Mac Studio performance is outstanding for videographers who can effortlessly work with multiple streams of 4K ProRes.
Mac Studio with M4 Max enables:1
- Up to 1.6x faster image processing in Adobe Photoshop when compared to Mac Studio with M1 Max, and up to 2.9x faster when compared to the 27-inch iMac with Core i9.
- Up to 2.1x faster build performance when compiling code in Xcode® when compared to Mac Studio with M1 Max, and up to 3.1x faster when compared to the 27-inch iMac with Core i9.
- Up to 1.2x faster ProRes transcode performance in Compressor when compared to Mac Studio with M1 Max, and up to 2.8x faster when compared to the 27-inch iMac with Core i9.
- Up to 1.6x faster video processing performance in Topaz Video AI when compared to Mac Studio with M1 Max, and up to 5x faster when compared to the 27-inch iMac with Core i9.
Mac Studio with M3 Ultra: The Pinnacle of Pro Performance
Mac Studio with M3 Ultra pushes demanding workflows to a whole new level. It delivers nearly 2x faster performance than M4 Max in workloads that take advantage of high CPU and GPU core counts, and massive amounts of unified memory.2 Mac Studio with M3 Ultra is up to 2.6x faster than Mac Studio with M1 Ultra, and up to 6.4x faster than the 16-core Intel Xeon W-based Mac Pro.1 With the new M3 Ultra, Mac Studio features an up to 32-core CPU with 24 performance cores, 50 percent more than any previous Ultra chip and the most CPU cores ever in a Mac. It also offers an up to 80-core GPU, more than any Apple silicon chip; a powerful 32-core Neural Engine for on-device AI and machine learning (ML); and a high-bandwidth memory architecture that delivers over 800GB/s of unified memory bandwidth.
Mac Studio with M3 Ultra starts with 96GB of unified memory, which can be configured up to 512GB — the most unified memory ever in a personal computer — and up to 16TB of ultrafast SSD storage, so content and data can be kept locally. That’s enough storage for over 12 hours of 8K ProRes video. The advanced graphics architecture brings Dynamic Caching, along with hardware-accelerated mesh shading and ray tracing, so graphics workflows like GPU-based renderers are up to 2.6x faster than Mac Studio with M1 Ultra.
Mac Studio with M3 Ultra enables:1
- Up to 16.9x faster token generation using an LLM with hundreds of billions of parameters in LM Studio when compared to Mac Studio with M1 Ultra, thanks to its massive amounts of unified memory.
- Up to 2.6x faster scene rendering performance in Maxon Redshift when compared to Mac Studio with M1 Ultra, and up to 6.4x faster when compared to the 16-core Intel-based Mac Pro with Radeon Pro W5700X.
- Up to 1.1x faster basecalling for DNA sequencing in Oxford Nanopore MinKNOW when compared to Mac Studio with M1 Ultra, and up to 21.1x faster when compared to the 16-core Intel-based Mac Pro with Radeon Pro W5700X.
- Up to 1.4x faster 8K video rendering performance in Final Cut Pro® when compared to Mac Studio with M1 Ultra, and up to 4x faster when compared to the 16-core Intel-based Mac Pro with Radeon Pro W5700X.
Thunderbolt 5 for High-Bandwidth Accessories and Expansion
The new Mac Studio features Thunderbolt 5 ports that deliver transfer speeds up to 120 Gb/s, up to 3x faster than the prior generation, enabling faster external storage, expansion chassis, and powerful hub solutions. For those who rely on PCIe expansion cards for their workflows, Thunderbolt 5 allows users to connect an external expansion chassis with higher bandwidth and lower latency. And with M3 Ultra, Mac Studio now drives up to eight Pro Display XDRs at the full 6K resolution. Mac Studio also offers a wide array of connectivity within easy reach for pros, including a 10Gb Ethernet port, an HDMI port, an SDXC card slot on the front to conveniently import photos and video, along with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Built for Apple Intelligence
Mac Studio helps pros push the boundaries of what they can do, and Apple Intelligence elevates those experiences even further. Writing is even more dynamic with Writing Tools, which can help users rewrite, proofread, or summarize — whether they are responding to emails or using summarization to draft an abstract in seconds in apps like Scrivener. Pros can minimize unnecessary distractions with Priority Notifications and use live transcription in Notes to record and easily recap important meetings. With new Siri® improvements, users can move fluidly between spoken and typed requests to accelerate tasks throughout their day, and Siri can answer thousands of questions about Mac features and settings, with step-by-step instructions like how to combine PDF files in Preview. With access to ChatGPT seamlessly integrated into Writing Tools and Siri, users can tap into ChatGPT’s expertise, so they can get things done even faster and easier. Users can choose to enable ChatGPT integration, and are in full control of when to use it and what information is shared with ChatGPT. Users can also explore creative new ways to express themselves visually with Image Playground™, and drop their original image right into their paper, mood board, or Keynote® presentation. Whether users are researching their next project, editing a video, creating new designs, or preparing for their next lecture, these new tools will help pros be even more productive.
Designed to protect users’ privacy at every step, Apple Intelligence uses on-device processing, meaning that many of the models that power it run entirely on device. For requests that require access to larger models, Private Cloud Compute extends the privacy and security of Mac into the cloud to unlock even more intelligence. When using Private Cloud Compute, users’ data is never stored or shared with Apple; it is used only to fulfill their request.
macOS Sequoia: An Unrivaled Experience
macOS® Sequoia completes the new Mac Studio experience with a host of exciting features, including iPhone® Mirroring, which allows users to wirelessly interact with their iPhone, its apps, and notifications directly from their Mac.3 Pros can now move files, photos, and videos between iPhone and Mac as easily as they can drag and drop between apps on Mac. Easier window tiling means users can stay organized with a window layout that works best for them. The all-new Passwords app gives convenient access to passwords, passkeys, and other credentials, all stored in one place. And users can apply beautiful built-in backgrounds for video calls, which include a variety of color gradients and system wallpapers, or upload their own photos. Safari®, the world’s fastest browser,4 now surfaces relevant information on sites in Highlights; summarizes articles in the redesigned Reader; keeps videos front and center in a new Video Viewer; and lets users hide distracting items with Distraction Control. Gaming gets even more immersive with features like Personalized Spatial Audio and improvements to Game Mode, along with a breadth of exciting titles, including Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition by CD PROJEKT RED, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and more.
Next month, macOS Sequoia 15.4 will make it easier than ever to set up the new Mac Studio with iPhone.5 By simply bringing iPhone close to Mac, users can quickly and conveniently sign in to their Apple Account to get their files, photos, messages, passwords, and more on their new Mac Studio.
The Ultimate Studio Setup
Mac Studio, together with Studio Display®, empowers creative users to build the studio of their dreams. Studio Display perfectly pairs with Mac Studio with its expansive 27-inch 5K Retina® display, 12MP Center Stage® camera, studio-quality three-mic array, and six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio. For users working on HDR workflows, Pro Display XDR offers a 32-inch Retina 6K display with up to 1600 nits of peak HDR brightness. Customers can also add matching Magic accessories — including Magic Keyboard® with Touch ID®, Magic Trackpad®, and Magic Mouse® — that beautifully complement the elegant design of Mac Studio and Studio Display.
Better for the Environment
The new Mac Studio is designed with the environment in mind. As part of Apple 2030, the company’s ambitious goal to be carbon neutral across its entire carbon footprint by the end of this decade, Apple is transitioning to renewable electricity for its manufacturing, and investing in wind and solar projects around the world to address the electricity used to power all Apple products, including Mac Studio. Today, all Apple facilities run on 100 percent renewable electricity — including the data centers that power Apple Intelligence.
To achieve Apple 2030, the company is designing products with more recycled and renewable materials, which further drives down the carbon footprint. Mac Studio features over 30 percent recycled content overall, including 100 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure and 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets. Mac Studio uses far less energy and materials than desktops in its class, and is free of mercury, brominated flame retardants, and PVC. The packaging is entirely fiber-based, bringing Apple closer to its goal to remove plastic from all packaging by the end of 2025.6
Pricing and Availability
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Customers can pre-order the new Mac Studio starting today on apple.com/store and in the Apple Store® app in 28 countries and regions, including the
U.S. It will begin arriving to customers, and will be in Apple Store locations and Apple Authorized Resellers, starting Wednesday, March 12. -
Mac Studio starts at
$1,999 U.S. ) and$1,799 U.S. ) for education. Additional configure-to-order options are available at apple.com/store. - More information on Studio Display, Pro Display XDR, and Magic accessories is available at apple.com/shop/buy-mac.
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Apple Intelligence is available on all Mac models with M1 and later, in localized English for
Australia ,Canada ,Ireland ,New Zealand ,South Africa , theUK , and theU.S. Additional languages — including French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil ), Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (simplified), English (Singapore ), and English (India ) — will be available in April, with more languages coming over the course of the year, including Vietnamese. Some features, applications, and services may not be available in all regions or all languages. - With Apple Trade In®, customers can trade in their current computer and get credit toward a new Mac. Customers can visit apple.com/shop/trade-in to see what their device is worth.
- AppleCare+® for Mac provides unparalleled service and support. This includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage, battery service coverage, and 24/7 support from the people who know Mac best.
- Every customer who buys directly from Apple Retail gets access to Personal Setup. In these guided online sessions, a Specialist can walk them through setup, or focus on features that help them make the most of their new device. Customers can also learn more about getting started with their new device with a Today at Apple® session at their nearest Apple Store.
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Customers in the
U.S. who shop at Apple using Apple Card® can pay monthly at 0 percent APR when they choose to check out with Apple Card Monthly Installments, and they’ll get 3 percent Daily Cash® back — all up front. More information — including details on eligibility, exclusions, and Apple Card terms — is available at apple.com/apple-card/monthly-installments.
Footnotes
1 Testing was conducted by Apple in January and February 2025. See apple.com/mac-studio for more information.
2 Results are compared to Mac Studio systems with Apple M4 Max, 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 128GB of RAM, and 8TB SSD.
3 Available on Mac computers with Apple silicon and Intel-based Mac computers with a T2 Security Chip. See requirements on apple.com/macos/macos-sequoia. Some iPhone features (for example, camera and microphone) are not compatible with iPhone Mirroring.
4 Testing was conducted by Apple in August 2024. See apple.com/safari for more information.
5 Available next month on macOS Sequoia 15.4 with iPhone and iPad running iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, or a later version.
6 Based on retail packaging as shipped by Apple. Breakdown of
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