Apple/Mini PCs

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

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

US · MHL74LL/A

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Specifications below preserve the published source wording. Unpublished values are unknown; they do not mean a feature is absent.

Tests and reviews

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The hardware

Full Specifications

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Performance — CPU / GPU▾

Processor	Apple M5 Ultra 30-core CPU Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:10.451316+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Graphics	Apple M5 Ultra 64-core GPU Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:10.451316+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Memory & Storage▾

Installed RAM	96 GB Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:10.451316+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Total storage	1 TB Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:10.451316+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Display▾

Screen technology	Not applicable
Size	Not applicable Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:10.451316+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Resolution	Not applicable Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:10.451316+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Refresh rate	Not applicable Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:10.451316+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Battery & Power▾

Battery capacity	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:10.451316+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Power supply	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:10.451316+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Connectivity▾

Ports

Four 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)

Source & observation

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Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:10.451316+00:00

Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Wireless & networking

Unpublished

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Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:10.451316+00:00

Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Build & Physical▾

Weight	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:10.451316+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Dimensions	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:10.451316+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications

Software & Bundle▾

Operating system	macOS (version unspecified) Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:10.451316+00:00 Apple exact US retail SKU and matching family technical specifications
Included bundle	Unpublished

Motherboard & Memory Expansion▾

Motherboard model	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:10.451316+00:00 Unpublished: no unambiguous exact-device manufacturer specification
Total RAM slots	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:05:10.451316+00:00 Unpublished: no unambiguous exact-device manufacturer specification

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 review 2 videos

Results marked “Other configuration” come from devices with a matching processor or graphics chip. This configuration may perform differently.

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Processor

Processor test results and sources
Test	Result	Test conditions	Source
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 better	37,777 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 better	4,318 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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Matthew Moniz · 2026-09-21

Apple Undersold Their Own Chip: M5 Ultra vs M3 Ultra

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

Review unit source not reported.Watch on YouTube ↗

Cinebench: Apple Undersold Their Own Chip 3:00 ↗

Hardware Canucks · 2026-09-21

Apple M5 Ultra vs The Fastest PC

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

Apple provided a loaned review unit. The description states that the video is not sponsored.Watch on YouTube ↗

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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.

gaming pilot

cpu: Reviewer comments
gpu: Not measured
gaming: Not measured

performance pilot

cpu: Reviewer comments
gpu: Not measured
gaming: Not measured
sustained: Not measured

whole device

cpu: Reviewer comments
gpu: Not measured
gaming: Not measured
sustained: Not measured
noise: Not measured
battery: not applicable
display: not applicable
build: 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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Full Specifications

Benchmarks & Reviews

Benchmarks & Reviews

Processor

What reviewers say

Build and controls

Read the reviews

Watch the reviews

Apple Undersold Their Own Chip: M5 Ultra vs M3 Ultra

Apple M5 Ultra vs The Fastest PC

gaming pilot

performance pilot

whole device

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