Apple Launches New Mac Studios with the Most Powerful Chip Ever: The M5 Ultra
Apple introduced updated versions of its Mac Studio desktops, featuring Apple's latest M5 Max and a new flagship chip called the M5 Ultra. These models represent a return to using chips from the same generation after previous inconsistencies in naming and performance across different models. Starting at $2,499 for the M5 Max model with 36GB of memory and 512GB storage, Apple also announced an even more powerful option priced at $5,499 — the M5 Ultra variant featuring up to 96GB RAM and 1TB storage. The new models will ship in September alongside updated Mac Minis running macOS 27 Golden Gate. The M5 Ultra is described as Apple's most powerful chip ever, with performance improvements including a claimed 4.3x faster AI compute compared to prior generations. It also offers up to an 1.8x improvement in GPU speed and 1.3x better CPU performance than the previous generation’s M3 Ultra. The new chips use next-gen UltraFusion technology that combines two dual-die M5 Max units into a quad-die architecture, enabling higher memory bandwidth of up to 1.2TB per second. Despite these advancements, Apple's latest Mac Studios come at significantly increased prices compared to earlier models — reflecting broader trends in the tech industry where hardware upgrades are often accompanied by price hikes.
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