Mac Studio Specs Breakdown: M5 Max vs M5 Ultra

Here is a complete specifications breakdown of the Mac Studio featuring Apple’s M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips.
Explore detailed hardware configurations including CPU, GPU, neural engine cores, and unified memory bandwidth.
Compare display output capabilities, front and rear I/O connectivity, dimensions, and wireless networking standards.
Find out which configuration fits high-end workstation workflows.

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The product

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Mac Studio Specs Breakdown: M5 Max vs M5 Ultra
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Mac Studio Specs Breakdown: M5 Max vs M5 Ultra
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Mac Studio Specs Breakdown: M5 Max vs M5 Ultra
Official image · apple.com
Mac Studio Specs Breakdown: M5 Max vs M5 Ultra
Official image · apple.com
Mac Studio Specs Breakdown: M5 Max vs M5 Ultra
Official image · apple.com
Mac Studio Specs Breakdown: M5 Max vs M5 Ultra
Official image · apple.com

The evidence

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Claim Grade Source
The Mac Studio is available with either the Apple M5 Max chip or the Apple M5 Ultra chip. S source apple.com
The M5 Max chip provides an 18-core CPU, up to a 40-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, and up to 128GB of unified memory with up to 614GB/s memory bandwidth. S source apple.com
The M5 Ultra chip provides up to a 36-core CPU, up to an 80-core GPU, a 32-core Neural Engine, and up to 512GB of unified memory with 1.2TB/s memory bandwidth. S source apple.com
The M5 Max configuration supports up to 5 external displays, and the M5 Ultra configuration supports up to 8 external displays. S source apple.com
Front connectivity includes 1x SDXC card slot and either 2x USB-C or 2x Thunderbolt 5 ports. S source apple.com
Rear connectivity includes 4x Thunderbolt 5 ports, 1x 10Gb Ethernet port, 2x USB-A ports, 1x HDMI port, and 1x headphone jack. S source apple.com
The device enclosure measures 7.7 inches in width and 3.7 inches in height. S source apple.com
The system includes support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 wireless standards. S source apple.com

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How this review was made

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