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Mac Studio, M5 Ultra Chip, 30-core CPU, 64-core GPU, 96GB memory, 1TB storage

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Configurable modelAPPLE-CONFIG-MAC-STUDIO-M5ULTRA
The hardware

Full Specifications

Configuration choices and fixed specifications. Upgrade limits do not guarantee an orderable choice.

Performance — CPU / GPU▾

Chip family

  • M5 Max chip Serious speed and capability for creative projects and pro workflows.2 options with 16-core Neural Engine Buy from $2499 or $208.25/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $48.99/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote #
  • M5 Ultra chip Our most powerful chip, with unprecedented performance for the most demanding pro workflows.2 options with 32-core Neural Engine Buy from $5499 or $458.25/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $110.10/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote #

Manufacturer selects for this base tier: m5ultra. Chip. Choose from these powerful options.M5 Max chip Serious speed and capability for creative projects and pro workflows.2 options with 16-core Neural Engine Buy from $2499 or $208.25/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $48.99/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote #M5 Ultra chip Our most powerful chip, with unprecedented performance for the most demanding pro workflows.2 options with 32-core Neural Engine Buy from $5499 or $458.25/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $110.10/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote #Select your processing power.30-core CPU, 64-core GPUIncluded36-core CPU, 80-core GPUBoost your processing, graphics, and AI compute performance for demanding workflows like running large language models, applying visual effects, and color grading film.+ $1,300.00 Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.

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Chip family (linked graphics)

  • M5 Max chip Serious speed and capability for creative projects and pro workflows.2 options with 16-core Neural Engine Buy from $2499 or $208.25/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $48.99/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote #
  • M5 Ultra chip Our most powerful chip, with unprecedented performance for the most demanding pro workflows.2 options with 32-core Neural Engine Buy from $5499 or $458.25/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $110.10/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote #

Graphics follow the selected chip and core combination. Manufacturer selects for this base tier: m5ultra. Chip. Choose from these powerful options.M5 Max chip Serious speed and capability for creative projects and pro workflows.2 options with 16-core Neural Engine Buy from $2499 or $208.25/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $48.99/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote #M5 Ultra chip Our most powerful chip, with unprecedented performance for the most demanding pro workflows.2 options with 32-core Neural Engine Buy from $5499 or $458.25/mo. per month for 12 mo.months Footnote ※ Lease from From $110.10/mo.per month for 36 mo.months with Apple Upgrade Footnote #Select your processing power.30-core CPU, 64-core GPUIncluded36-core CPU, 80-core GPUBoost your processing, graphics, and AI compute performance for demanding workflows like running large language models, applying visual effects, and color grading film.+ $1,300.00 Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.

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CPU and GPU

  • 30-core CPU, 64-core GPUIncluded
  • 36-core CPU, 80-core GPUBoost your processing, graphics, and AI compute performance for demanding workflows like running large language models, applying visual effects, and color grading film.+ $1,300.00

Manufacturer selects for this base tier: m5ultra-30-64. Select your processing power.30-core CPU, 64-core GPUIncluded36-core CPU, 80-core GPUBoost your processing, graphics, and AI compute performance for demanding workflows like running large language models, applying visual effects, and color grading film.+ $1,300.00 Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.

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CPU and GPU (linked graphics)

  • 30-core CPU, 64-core GPUIncluded
  • 36-core CPU, 80-core GPUBoost your processing, graphics, and AI compute performance for demanding workflows like running large language models, applying visual effects, and color grading film.+ $1,300.00

Graphics follow the selected chip and core combination. Manufacturer selects for this base tier: m5ultra-30-64. Select your processing power.30-core CPU, 64-core GPUIncluded36-core CPU, 80-core GPUBoost your processing, graphics, and AI compute performance for demanding workflows like running large language models, applying visual effects, and color grading film.+ $1,300.00 Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.

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Memory & Storage▾
Installed RAM96 GB
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Memory

  • 96GBIncluded
  • 256GB+ $4,000.00

Manufacturer selects for this base tier: 96gb. Memory. Pick how much is right for you.96GBIncluded256GB+ $4,000.00 Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.

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Storage

  • 1TBIncluded
  • 2TB+ $500.00
  • 4TB+ $1,500.00
  • 8TB+ $3,500.00
  • 16TB+ $7,500.00

Manufacturer selects for this base tier: 1tb. Storage. Choose how much space you’ll need.1TBIncluded2TB+ $500.004TB+ $1,500.008TB+ $3,500.0016TB+ $7,500.00 Choices can change other components, price and availability. Conditional choices require the changes stated by Apple; they are not independent combinations.

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Display▾
Screen technologyNot applicable
SizeNot applicable
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ResolutionNot applicable
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Refresh rateNot applicable
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Battery & Power▾
Battery capacityUnpublished
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Power supplyUnpublished
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Connectivity▾
PortsFour Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) 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 · Genlock · Two USB 3 (USB-A) ports (up to 5Gb/s) · HDMI 2.1 port · 10Gb Ethernet · 3.5 mm headphone jack · On front (M5 Ultra): · Two Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120Gb/s) · SDXC card slot (UHS-II)
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Wireless & networkingUnpublished
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Build & Physical▾
WeightUnpublished
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DimensionsUnpublished
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Software & Bundle▾
Operating systemmacOS (version unspecified)
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Included bundleUnpublished
Motherboard & Memory Expansion▾
Motherboard modelUnpublished
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Unpublished: no unambiguous exact-device manufacturer specification

Total RAM slotsUnpublished
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Independent testing

Benchmarks & Reviews

2 results from other configurations · 1 written review · 2 videos
Geekbench 6 multi core (minor version not reported)37,777 pointsTom's Guide · Other configurationTest detailsHide details

Speed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos.

Higher is better
Test conditions
Stock settings; named power mode not reported · macOS · Exact test version not reported
Test version
Geekbench 6 (minor version not reported)
Published
2026-09-21
Measurement date
Unpublished
Reviewed setup
Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) · Apple M5 Ultra 30-core CPU · Apple M5 Ultra 64-core GPU · 256 GB RAM · 4000 GB storage · Wi-Fi
Configuration match
Same component/pair in another configuration. Potential only; target realization unmeasured. Different ram_gb Noncritical differences: storage_gb, region
Confidence
Moderate
Limitations
Measurement date unpublished · Manufacturer-supplied sample · Pair/component fallback; target realization unmeasured
Source location
Geekbench 6 (minor version not reported) / Multi-Core; reviewed-device row: Mac Studio (M5 Ultra)
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Geekbench 6 single core (minor version not reported)4,318 pointsTom's Guide · Other configurationTest detailsHide details

Speed on short tasks using one processor core, such as parts of web browsing and everyday apps.

Higher is better
Test conditions
Stock settings; named power mode not reported · macOS · Exact test version not reported
Test version
Geekbench 6 (minor version not reported)
Published
2026-09-21
Measurement date
Unpublished
Reviewed setup
Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) · Apple M5 Ultra 30-core CPU · Apple M5 Ultra 64-core GPU · 256 GB RAM · 4000 GB storage · Wi-Fi
Configuration match
Same component/pair in another configuration. Potential only; target realization unmeasured. Different ram_gb Noncritical differences: storage_gb, region
Confidence
Moderate
Limitations
Measurement date unpublished · Manufacturer-supplied sample · Pair/component fallback; target realization unmeasured
Source location
Geekbench 6 (minor version not reported) / Single-Core; reviewed-device row: Mac Studio (M5 Ultra)
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Benchmarks & Reviews

Published test results and reviewer comments.

2 results from other configurations1 written review2 videos

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Processor

Processor test results and sources
TestResultTest conditionsSource
Geekbench 6 multi core (minor version not reported)Speed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos.Higher is better37,777 pointsOther configuration

Stock settings; named power mode not reported · macOS · Exact test version not reported

Reviewed setup: Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) · Apple M5 Ultra 30-core CPU · Apple M5 Ultra 64-core GPU · 256 GB RAM · 4000 GB storage · Wi-Fi		Tom's Guide ↗2026-09-21
Geekbench 6 single core (minor version not reported)Speed on short tasks using one processor core, such as parts of web browsing and everyday apps.Higher is better4,318 pointsOther configuration

Stock settings; named power mode not reported · macOS · Exact test version not reported

Reviewed setup: Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) · Apple M5 Ultra 30-core CPU · Apple M5 Ultra 64-core GPU · 256 GB RAM · 4000 GB storage · Wi-Fi		Tom's Guide ↗2026-09-21

What reviewers say

Build and controls

  • The compact case fits easily on a desk, with useful ports on the front.

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  • Tom's Guide ↗2026-09-21Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) · Apple M5 Ultra 30-core CPU · Apple M5 Ultra 64-core GPU · 256 GB RAM · 4000 GB storage · Wi-Fi

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Configuration matching & limitations

CPU/GPU-only tests do not depend on SSD capacity, colour or radio option. They do not establish battery life, storage speed or display quality.

Tom's Guide: Numbers refer to the reviewed setup. Storage, screen finish and cellular options do not establish CPU/GPU differences; memory and chip-bin differences remain separate.

Matthew Moniz: M5 Ultra Mac Studio comparison with older Ultra hardware. The reviewed machine has different memory and may use a larger chip variant.

Hardware Canucks: M5 Ultra Mac Studio compared with a desktop PC, including creator applications and local AI. Reviewed options differ from this configuration.

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Reviewer comments

An overall buying score is unavailable. The available measurements do not cover every aspect of the device.

Reviewer finding

The compact case fits easily on a desk, with useful ports on the front.

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