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General

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Series

Mac Pro1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Mac Pro (2023) tech specs, year introduced 2023.

Codex Z21Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Maker product name is MSI Codex Z2.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A2786, Mac14,812Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_pro/specs/mac-pro-m2-ultra-24-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-tower-2023-specs.htmlRead 11 October 2026Apple model number A2786 (EMC 8163) and model identifier Mac14,8 for the tower. The identifier is shared with the rack Mac Pro, so the Mac Pro (Rack, 2023) A2787 is excluded. The model is a configure-to-order system with no orderable part number.

A8NVP-436US, A8NVP-486US, CodZ2A8NVP436, CODZ2A8NVP4861Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Amazon US item model number CodZ2A8NVP436, model name Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US. A8NVP-486US is the sibling retail code of the same Codex Z2 A8NVP configuration. Amazon A8NVP-436US and the A8NVP-486US listings carry the same CPU, GPU, 32 GB DDR5, 2 TB SSD and Windows 11 Home. No source states a difference.2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Avendor lists part number CODZ2A8NVP486 for the A8NVP-486US. A8NVP-486US is the sibling retail code of the same Codex Z2 A8NVP configuration. Amazon A8NVP-436US and the A8NVP-486US listings carry the same CPU, GPU, 32 GB DDR5, 2 TB SSD and Windows 11 Home. No source states a difference.

GTIN / EAN

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824142418673, 8241424358851Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026UPC 824142418673 from the item details of the A8NVP-436US listing. The A8NVP-486US UPC comes from the Avendor listing.2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Variant barcode 824142435885 for the A8NVP-486US.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

5 June 20234Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 11 October 2026Press release dated 2023-06-05.

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Status

Discontinued12Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_pro/specs/mac-pro-m2-ultra-24-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-tower-2023-specs.htmlRead 11 October 2026Discontinued March 26, 2026.13Press articlemacstories.net/linked/apple-discontinues-the-mac-proRead 11 October 2026Apple confirmed to 9to5Mac that the Mac Pro is discontinued. It was removed from Apple's website on a Thursday afternoon in late March 2026 and Apple has no plans for future Mac Pro hardware.

Available1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Listing is live with Add to cart offers from Amazon.com and other sellers, and about 275 ratings.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$6,9994Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 11 October 2026Mac Pro (Tower Enclosure) starts at $6,999 (U.S.). The base configuration is this product. Price excludes sales tax. The rack enclosure at $7,499 is a different product.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€8,2995Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 11 October 2026German press release: Mac Pro (Tower Gehaeuse) from 8,299 Euro including VAT. Germany price, tax included.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 11 October 2026US launch pricing and availability. The price and the stored market are the US ones.5Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 11 October 2026US launch pricing and availability. The price and the stored market are the US ones.

US1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026US Amazon listing, sold by the MSI brand store.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Finish: Silver.

Black1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Color field: Black.

SegmentiUse the maker's product category. Do not assign a use case from performance or appearance alone.

Workstation10Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 11 October 2026ENERGY STAR record for Mac Pro A2786 / A2787 lists type Workstation and product marketed as a workstation: Yes.

Gaming1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Listing calls it a gaming desktop and the main image and bullets target gaming. The use list also names education and everyday use.

Form factoriThe maker's stated chassis class. Generic tower does not imply a full, mid or mini tower tier.

Tower (size tier not specified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Mac Pro tower enclosure with feet. Apple calls it a tower and gives no size tier.

Tower (size tier not specified)1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Item details say Computer Tower. The maker names no size tier in the listing.

Case

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Case dimensionsiChassis width, height and depth in the stated orientation. Source notes identify feet, handles or brackets excluded by the maker. An all-in-one is measured with its included stand when the maker gives both sizes.

Width218Height529Depth450mm(8.6 × 20.8 × 17.7 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Tower with feet: height 20.8 in (52.9 cm), width 8.58 in (21.8 cm), depth 17.7 in (45.0 cm). Stored as the published cm values times ten. Height with optional wheels is 55.7 cm and is not stored.

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Case volumeiVolume published by the maker. It may differ from the outer dimensions multiplied together.

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WeightiPublished system weight for the stated configuration. Source notes distinguish maximum, approximate and starting weights. An all-in-one is weighed with its included stand when the maker gives both weights.

16.86kg(37.2 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 202637.2 pounds (16.86 kg). Apple notes that weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. Stated for the tower.

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Case model

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Case materialsiPublished materials of the enclosure and panels, not every internal component. An edition with other panels, such as a wood front, can differ, so it is per variant.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Mac Pro and the Environment: 70% recycled aluminum in the enclosure.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_Pro_PER_June2023.pdfRead 11 October 2026The enclosure is made with over 70 percent recycled aluminum.

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Side panel

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Glass (type not specified)1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026The listing's main photo shows a glass left side panel. The maker does not name tempered glass, so the generic glass option is used. Seen in photos only.

Front panel

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Mesh1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026The listing's photos show a mesh front with three lit fans.

Tool-less side paneliWhether the side panel can be opened without a tool after any shipping or security screw is removed. Conditions belong in the source note.

Yes8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104076Read 11 October 2026Housing removal: flip up the latch, rotate it 90 degrees counterclockwise, lift the housing straight up. No tool is listed for the Mac Pro (2023) housing.

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Dust filters

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VESA mount

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Display

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Screen sizeiActual diagonal of the primary built-in all-in-one display. Do not substitute a rounded marketed size. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Native resolutioniPhysical pixel resolution of the primary built-in all-in-one display. External video-output limits, bundled monitors and chassis status screens do not qualify.

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Panel typeiPublished panel technology of the primary built-in all-in-one display. A display brand name alone does not establish panel technology. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Max refresh rateiHighest published refresh rate of the primary built-in display at native resolution. External video-output limits do not qualify.

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TouchscreeniPublished touch-input support of the primary built-in display. A touchscreen status panel does not qualify.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer ordinary brightness rating of the primary built-in display. Preserve published conditions in source notes. Not HDR peak, outdoor peak or a reviewer measurement.

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Motherboard

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Motherboard

Apple service part 661-326287Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/103968Read 11 October 2026Orderable parts, logic board 661-32628: 24-core CPU, 60-core GPU, 64 GB. Apple service part, not a retail board.

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Chipset

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AMD B6502Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Chipset AMD B650, motherboard PRO B650-VC WIFI II. Excalibur PC gives the same. The board model is not stored because another MSI store extract lists a B840 board for a Codex Z2 listing and the 436US page names no board.3Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/816822/msi-codex-z2-a8nvp-486us-gaming.htmlRead 14 October 2026Motherboard PRO B650-VC WIFI II, chipset AMD B650.

Motherboard form factoriMotherboard dimensions class, not the size of the computer case.

Proprietary7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/103968Read 11 October 2026Apple logic board with its own space frame, not an ATX class board.

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CPU socket

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AM54Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8700f.htmlRead 14 October 2026AM5. The AMD site did not load for direct fetches, so these values come from the page as returned by search.

Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots and WLAN M.2 slots. Storage M.2 slots belong in storage_slots. Mechanical slot shape and electrical lane width are separate.

AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)

Mechanical slot type	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe x16	16	4	2	No
PCIe x8	8	4	4	No
PCIe x4	4	3	1	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Six full-length PCI Express gen 4 slots (two x16, four x8) and one half-length x4 gen 3 slot with the Apple I/O card installed. See the Apple slot map for the slot detail.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104947Read 11 October 2026Slots 1 and 2 gen 4 up to x16 (double-wide), slots 3 and 4 gen 4 up to x8 (double-wide), slots 5 and 6 gen 4 up to x8 (single-wide), slot 7 gen 3 up to x4 (single-wide) with the Apple I/O card from the factory. Apple names slots by lane width and does not state the physical connector size, so slot_type follows Apple's width. The Apple Thunderbolt I/O board has its own dedicated slot and is not counted.

BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US

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PCIe x16 slotsiCounts mechanically x16 card slots, including occupied slots. A slot may have fewer electrical lanes.

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Free expansion slotsiCounts slots documented as unoccupied. GPU thickness can block access to an unoccupied slot.

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Fan headersiPhysical connectors for fans on the motherboard, not the number of installed fans.

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Overclocking in BIOSiTrue when BIOS permits CPU or memory tuning. Source notes must distinguish XMP or EXPO memory tuning from CPU multiplier overclocking.

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M2 Ultra1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Apple M2 Ultra chip. This product is the base configuration: 24-core CPU, 60-core GPU, 64GB memory, 1TB SSD. The 76-core GPU option is a different product.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Title: AMD R7-8700F.

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Apple M2 Ultra chip.

AMD4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8700f.htmlRead 14 October 2026

Processor codenameiChip maker's processor or platform codename. This is separate from each core's architecture name.

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Phoenix4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8700f.htmlRead 14 October 2026Former codename Phoenix. Architecture Zen 4.

Core configurationiOne row per stated core category. Apple super cores are distinct from performance cores. Clock values describe that category.

AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)

Core type	Count
Performance	16
Efficiency	8

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 202624-core CPU with 16 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores. Apple publishes no clock speeds. Third-party sources give 3.68 GHz and ENERGY STAR gives 3.5 GHz, so no clock is stored.

BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	8	Zen 4	4.1	5

Source4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8700f.htmlRead 14 October 20268 cores at 4.1 GHz base and up to 5.0 GHz boost. All cores are Zen 4 cores of one type.

CPU cores

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Performance coresiCounts rows explicitly classified as performance cores. Apple super cores are stored separately and excluded.

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Efficiency coresiCounts efficiency and low-power efficiency cores. Zero means a complete stated core configuration has no such cores.

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Threads

2417Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-pro-m2-ultra-mid-2023Read 11 October 2026Spec page for Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, Mid 2023): 24 cores (16P+8E), 24 threads. Apple lists the cores and no thread count. The page also lists a 3.69 GHz CPU clock, which is not stored because ENERGY STAR lists 3.5 GHz and EveryMac lists 3.68 GHz.

164Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8700f.htmlRead 14 October 202616 threads.

Max core turbo clockiHighest core-category turbo or boost clock in cpu_clusters. Separate favored-core or processor-level boost ratings are not substituted for a category's published turbo clock.

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L3 cache

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16MB4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8700f.htmlRead 14 October 2026L3 16 MB. L2 is 8 MB.

CPU core process nodeiPublished CPU-core fabrication node. Package components and I/O dies may use other nodes. Maker node name belongs in the source note.

5nm6Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-introduces-m2-ultraRead 11 October 2026M2 Ultra is built using a second-generation 5-nanometer process. Maker process class, not a foundry node name.

4nm4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8700f.htmlRead 14 October 2026TSMC 4nm FinFET for the CPU cores.

CPU base power (chip rating)iChip maker's base-power or default-TDP rating. It is not measured wall power or the PC maker's configured power limit.

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65W4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8700f.htmlRead 14 October 2026Default TDP 65 W, configurable 45 to 65 W. The PC maker's power limit is not published.

Peak CPU power (configured)iPower limit configured by the PC maker, such as PL2 or PPT. Do not substitute the chip maker's maximum turbo-power rating.

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Unlocked multiplier

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NPU performanceiPublished NPU throughput only. GPU, total-system AI throughput and different precision modes are separate. Precision belongs in the source note.

31.6TOPS6Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-introduces-m2-ultraRead 11 October 202632-core Neural Engine delivering 31.6 trillion operations per second. Precision is not stated. This is not combined CPU and GPU throughput.

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Integrated GPU

Apple M2 Ultra 60-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 202660-core GPU in the M2 Ultra chip. Apple's PCIe article states the GPU is integrated and the Mac Pro does not support PCIe graphics cards.

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Cooling

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CPU cooler

Air9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/103978Read 11 October 2026Repair manual lists system fans, a blower, a blower duct and a heat sink cover. The M2 Ultra is cooled by this heat sink and fan assembly. Apple does not state the fan count or sizes. The fans row holds only a third-party count, with no sizes.

Air1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Cooling Method: Air. The CPU cooler model is not stated.

CPU cooler model

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Radiator size

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Radiator position

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Case fansiInstalled chassis airflow fans, including radiator fans. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans. Count fan rotors, including multiple rotors in a single-frame assembly. A mini PC whose only fan cools the processor and moves the air through the case counts that fan.

AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)

Fan rotors
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Source17Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-pro-m2-ultra-mid-2023Read 11 October 2026Spec page lists 4 fans. Apple's repair manual lists a system fans assembly and a separate blower with no count. Only the count is stored, with no size or position. Excludes the power supply.

BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US

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Number of case fansiSum of documented chassis and radiator fan rotors. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPU

No3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/101988Read 11 October 2026The GPU is integrated into the M2 Ultra chip and does not support additional graphics processors such as PCIe graphics cards or MPX modules.

Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Title: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070. The Ryzen 7 8700F has no integrated graphics.

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50701Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Graphics coprocessor: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, 12 GB.

GPU brand

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NVIDIA1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070.

Graphics card

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VRAM

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12GB5Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026GeForce RTX 5070 has 12 GB. Amazon's details also list 12 GB.

VRAM type

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GDDR75Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026GDDR7 on the NVIDIA page. Amazon's details list GDDR6, which conflicts and looks like a copy error. Retailer pages and reviews say GDDR7. The card's board maker and clocks are not stated, so no board power or boost clock is stored.

GPU board poweriConfigured total board power of the installed card. A chip-family reference rating is not proof of an OEM card limit.

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GPU boost clockiPublished boost clock for the installed graphics card and mode. Do not use a measured transient clock or another board model's rating.

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Graphics card length

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Graphics card thicknessiCard thickness in PCIe bracket-slot units, such as 2.5. This is not the number of connectors or motherboard slots.

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GPU power connector

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Memory

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RAM

64GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 202664GB unified memory in the base configuration.

32GB1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Title and details: 32 GB DDR5. The details list maximum size 96 GB, which conflicts with the 128 GB on another listing, so no maximum is stored.2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 202632GB (2x16GB).

RAM type

LPDDR514Spec databaselowendmac.com/2024/mac-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026Memory line: 64GB of PC5-6400 3200 MHz LPDDR5 SDRAM unified memory.

DDR51Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026DDR5.

Configured RAM speediMemory transfer rate configured on delivery. A rated XMP or EXPO profile may be faster when it is disabled.

6,400MT/s14Spec databaselowendmac.com/2024/mac-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026LPDDR5-6400 as a data rate in MT/s, not a clock in MHz. Apple publishes only 800GB/s bandwidth. The same page lists 3.68 GHz performance cores, which is not stored because ENERGY STAR lists 3.5 GHz.17Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-pro-m2-ultra-mid-2023Read 11 October 2026Memory row for the base model: 64GB LPDDR5-6400. Agrees with the Low End Mac page.

6,000MT/s1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Details: memory speed 6000 MHz, memory clock 3000 MHz. The listing does not say whether an XMP or EXPO profile is on at delivery. Stored as the stated speed.2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026DDR5 6000MHz.

Rated kit speediRated memory-kit or profile speed. This can differ from the speed configured on delivery.

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Memory kit

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RAM upgradeiHow installed memory is physically attached. Purchase-time capacity choices do not mean memory can be upgraded later.

Integrated into chip package7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/103968Read 11 October 2026Logic boards are ordered by CPU, GPU and memory capacity (64, 128 or 192 GB). There are no memory slots.

Slots3Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/816822/msi-codex-z2-a8nvp-486us-gaming.htmlRead 14 October 2026Desktop memory in 2 slots with a stated maximum. The maximum conflicts with Amazon, so it is not stored.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable memory connectors, with one row per occupancy state. Package-integrated memory is not a DIMM slot.

AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)

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BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
DIMM	2	Yes	16

Source2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 32GB DDR5 6000MHz (2x16GB). Excalibur PC says the board has 2 memory slots, so both are filled.3Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/816822/msi-codex-z2-a8nvp-486us-gaming.htmlRead 14 October 202632GB desktop memory, 2 slots.

RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Max RAM for this CPU and GPUiMaximum stated capacity without changing the CPU or GPU configuration represented by this product. For integrated memory this is a purchase-time limit. For slot-based RAM it is the maker's supported upgrade limit.

192GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Configurable to 128GB or 192GB at purchase. The Apple parts catalog lists a 192 GB logic board for the 60-core GPU, so 192 GB applies to this configuration.

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ECC memoryiSystem-level ECC memory support or configuration. DDR5 on-die ECC alone does not establish this field.

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Storage

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Storage

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Installed drivesiInstalled drives, one row per physical drive. Capacity is in decimal GB. Use the generic SSD option when its protocol is not published. It does not establish an interface or socket. Do not represent alternative purchase capacities as installed drives.

AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
1,000	SSD, protocol not stated	4

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 20261TB SSD in the base configuration. Apple states 1 TB = 1 trillion bytes. The parts catalog shows the 1 TB drive as two flash modules, stored here as one 1000 GB drive row. Larger sizes up to 8TB are configure-to-order.14Spec databaselowendmac.com/2024/mac-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026Drive bus line: PCIe 4.0, up to 7.4 GB/s, standard 1 TB. hmc-tech lists the 1TB drive as PCIe 4.0 x4. Only the generation is stored for the installed drive row.

BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
2,000	NVMe SSD	4

Source1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Title: 2 TB M.2 NVMe SSD. Drive maker and model are not stated. Stored as 2000 decimal GB. Gen4 comes from the Avendor listing.2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD.

Storage slots and baysiPhysical SSD connectors and drive bays, counted once each. Multiple supported M.2 lengths or alternative bay uses do not create extra slots.

AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)

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BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US

Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes
PCIe NVMe	4	1	No

Source2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 2x M.2 and 4x SATA 6Gb/s. Excalibur PC says both M.2 slots are NVMe Gen 4. One holds the 2 TB drive. The M.2 length is not stated, so no form factor is stored. The SATA connectors are not drive bays and the case bays are not stated.3Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/816822/msi-codex-z2-a8nvp-486us-gaming.htmlRead 14 October 20262x M.2 NVMe (Gen 4) slots and 4x SATA SSD slots.

M.2 slots

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Free M.2 slots

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Free drive bays

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Fastest storage-slot PCIe generationiHighest documented PCIe generation of a storage slot. This does not identify the installed drive's generation.

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Power supply

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PSU rated outputiPower supply's rated output, or an external adapter's output rating. Maximum system consumption, peak PSU power and wall draw are separate.

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750W2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Power Supply 750W. This is the 486US listing. Other Codex Z2 listings show 650 W and 850 W for other configurations, and the 436US page states no wattage. Stored as likely for this configuration.

PSU form factoriReplacement PSU dimensions class. Electrical standards such as ATX12VO belong in psu_atx_version. A supply built into an all-in-one is proprietary unless the maker names a standard size.

Proprietary7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/103968Read 11 October 2026The power supply is an Apple part that slides into the space frame and is held by clamp plates, not a standard ATX, SFX or TFX unit.

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PSU efficiencyiWhen an 80 PLUS and a Cybenetics level are both published, the 80 PLUS level is stored and the Cybenetics level goes in the source note.

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80 PLUS Gold2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Power Efficiency 80+ Gold. Whether it is an 80 PLUS certificate is not shown.

Modular cables

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PSU model

Apple service part 661-329057Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/103968Read 11 October 2026Orderable parts, item 8 power supply 661-32905. One part for the tower and the rack.

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ATX version

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Native 12V-2x6 cableiThe supplied PSU has a native 12V-2x6 GPU cable. A generic 16-pin connector description alone does not establish its revision.

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Ports

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User-facing I/O positioniLocation of the accessible front, top, side or bottom port panel.

Top1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Two Thunderbolt 4 ports on top of the tower enclosure.

Top1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026The listing's I/O image labels the ports on the top front edge: LED switch, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, mic-in and audio-out jacks, reset and power buttons.

User-facing portsiAccessible front, top, side and bottom ports at the stated I/O position. Counts refer to physical connectors.

AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4	2	40	Thunderbolt 4

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Eight Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports in total: six on the back and two on top of the tower enclosure. Support for Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4 up to 40Gb/s and native DisplayPort output.

BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	1	20
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	5
Mic in	Not available	1	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Headphone out	1	Not available

Source1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Labels in the I/O image: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, plus a mic-in and an audio-out jack. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 is 20 Gbps and Gen 1 is 5 Gbps. The LED switch and reset button are not ports.

Rear portsiPhysical rear connectors, including motherboard and discrete-GPU outputs. Source notes identify disabled onboard video ports and any incomplete GPU output evidence. A video input, such as HDMI in on an all-in-one, is Other. AC power input is a mains inlet, such as C14, for a built-in power supply. DC in is for an external adapter.

AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4	6	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	Not available
USB-A	USB 3	2	5	Not available	Not available	Add-in card
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Add-in card
Ethernet (RJ45)	10Gb Ethernet	2	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Add-in card

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Six Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports on the back. Additional connections: two USB-A ports (up to 5Gb/s), two HDMI ports, two 10Gb Ethernet ports and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The HDMI revision is not stated. A third USB-A port is internal and is not stored. Two internal SATA ports are not stored.3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/101988Read 11 October 2026The Apple I/O card in slot 7 carries the 3.5 mm headphone jack, two HDMI ports and two USB-A ports, so those rows use source add_in_card. It can be removed. The Apple Thunderbolt I/O board has six Thunderbolt 4 ports.17Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-pro-m2-ultra-mid-2023Read 11 October 2026Video row lists 2x HDMI 2.1. Apple states HDMI supports 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 240Hz with VRR, which fits HDMI 2.1, but does not name the revision.

BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Connected to
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	5	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	4	0.48	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	1	Motherboard
HDMI	2.1	1	Not available	Graphics card
DisplayPort	1.4a	3	Not available	Graphics card

Source2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Rear USB: 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and 4x USB 2.0. Video outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, which match the RTX 5070 and are attributed to the card. Realtek 1 Gigabit LAN. Rear audio jacks are not listed and are not stored.3Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/816822/msi-codex-z2-a8nvp-486us-gaming.htmlRead 14 October 20263x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps), 4x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.

User-facing USB portsiPhysical USB-A and USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel.

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User-facing USB-C portsiPhysical USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel, including Thunderbolt and USB4 sockets.

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Rear USB ports

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ThunderboltiThunderbolt documented in the rear-port table. Front-panel-only Thunderbolt is not covered by this derived field.

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Ethernet speed

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Discrete GPU output portsiCounts rear connectors explicitly attributed to the discrete graphics card. A partial rear-port table cannot establish the card's complete output count.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax).

Wi-Fi 6E1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026A+ image on the listing says WiFi 6E and Bluetooth enabled. Details say 802.11ax and Bluetooth.2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi 6E.3Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/816822/msi-codex-z2-a8nvp-486us-gaming.htmlRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands explicitly supported by the installed radio and product region. Do not infer 6GHz use solely from a Wi-Fi version.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported, so the 6 GHz band is not available everywhere.

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Wi-Fi module

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Wi-Fi antenna

Internal7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/103968Read 11 October 2026Orderable parts list antennas 076-00532 and an antenna connector cowling inside the housing. No external antenna is supplied.

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Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3.

5.33Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/816822/msi-codex-z2-a8nvp-486us-gaming.htmlRead 14 October 2026Listing text: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3. The 436US listing does not state a Bluetooth version.

Ethernet controller

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Realtek 8111H3Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/816822/msi-codex-z2-a8nvp-486us-gaming.htmlRead 14 October 2026Listing text: Realtek 8111H 1 Gigabit LAN. This is the 486US listing.

Camera and audio

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WebcamiPublished built-in camera description and resolution. Keep sensor megapixels, video resolution and named camera features distinct in the source note. External bundled cameras do not qualify.

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Built-in speaker driversiPhysical built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Audio channels, system beepers and external bundled speakers do not count. Do not infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Audio section lists a built-in speaker in the singular.

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Total speaker poweriManufacturer stated combined output of the built-in speakers. Preserve power basis in source notes. PSU ratings and external speaker output do not qualify.

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones. Beamforming channels and microphone modes do not count.

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Audio featuresiPublished built-in audio capabilities and their required software or accessories. Do not infer hardware from an audio brand name.

3.5 mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, HDMI ports with multichannel audio output1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Audio section: built-in speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones, HDMI port supports multichannel audio output.

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Lighting

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RGB lighting

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Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Bullet says built-in RGB lighting that cycles with the MSI LED button. The bullets also mention a Codex R2, so the bullet text is shared with another model.

Lit parts

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Lighting standardiNamed physical RGB control or connector standard. ARGB lighting alone does not prove a 5V header or a standard connector.

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Lighting software

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MSI Center1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Bullet: customize lighting with MSI Center software. The same shared bullet text applies.

Software

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Operating system

macOS Ventura4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 11 October 2026Mac Studio and Mac Pro come with macOS Ventura. EveryMac lists pre-installed macOS 13.4 (22F2073).

Windows 11 Home1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Home.

OS family

macOS4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 11 October 2026macOS Ventura.5Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 11 October 2026macOS Ventura.

Windows1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Home.

Control software

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MSI Center1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026MSI Center, named in the listing bullet.

Upgradeability

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Proprietary partsiParts or interfaces the maker or teardown identifies as requiring nonstandard replacements. Do not infer from a brand label alone.

Motherboard, PSU, Case, Fan connectors, Drive mounts7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/103968Read 11 October 2026Logic board, power supply and housing 661-32750 are Apple assemblies. SSD modules 661-32634 use Apple connectors and need a macOS restore after replacement. System fans connect through contact springs on the logic board, not standard fan headers.

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Max graphics card length

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Max CPU cooler height

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Warranty kept after upgradeiWhether the maker keeps the warranty after a user upgrade under the stated terms and market. Damage exclusions alone do not mean all warranty is void.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

2,766points12Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_pro/specs/mac-pro-m2-ultra-24-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-tower-2023-specs.htmlRead 11 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Mac14,8, calculated by EveryMac. Not a controlled review test. Mixed macOS and Geekbench 6 versions. The identifier also covers the 76-core GPU option and the rack, which share the same CPU.

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Geekbench multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

21,209points12Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac_pro/specs/mac-pro-m2-ultra-24-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-tower-2023-specs.htmlRead 11 October 2026Geekbench 6 multi-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Mac14,8, calculated by EveryMac. Not a controlled review test. Mixed macOS and Geekbench 6 versions. The identifier also covers the 76-core GPU option and the rack, which share the same CPU.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iReviewer's sequential read test. A file-copy rate or maker's SSD rating is not a sequential read measurement. Test method belongs in the source note.

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Game frame ratesiReviewer measurements for this CPU, GPU, memory, storage and cooling configuration. Resolution, preset, ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation conditions belong in rows or source notes.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Highest measured fan noiseiHighest measured row in fan_noise_measured, not a theoretical maximum. Compare only at the same distance and test conditions.

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Measured fan noise at idleiHighest documented idle row in fan_noise_measured. Distance and ambient noise floor belong in the source note.

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CPU temperature in stress testiCPU temperature measured during the named sustained load. Source notes distinguish gaming loops from synthetic CPU or combined stress tests.

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CPU clock in stress testiSustained all-core CPU clock under the stated test. A P-core-only average is not a whole-CPU all-core clock.

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured power

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Power draw idleiMeasured system power at the wall at idle. Certification or maker claims are not reviewer measurements.

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Power draw gamingiMeasured system power at the wall during the stated game and settings.

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Power draw maxiMeasured power at the wall during combined CPU and GPU stress. A PSU rating or game-only load is not this value.

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Power draw sleep or offiMeasured power at the wall with the stated sleep or off mode. These modes must be identified in the source note.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Certifications

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ENERGY STARiExplicit certification status for the model or defined configuration scope. Absence from a search result is not proof of false.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Mac Pro and the Environment: ENERGY STAR certified.10Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 11 October 2026Record lists the Mac Pro as certified, available on the market 2023-06-05.

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EPEATiPublished registration level. Missing registration evidence is not proof of none.

Gold11Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_Pro_PER_June2023.pdfRead 11 October 2026Footnote 4: Mac Pro achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada and is listed on the EPEAT Registry.

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Copilot+ PC

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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)iStandardized TEC from the named ENERGY STAR or EU product-information record. It is not a prediction of an individual user's annual energy use.

28.8kWh10Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 11 October 2026tec_of_model_kwh 28.8 for the 64 GB record. The 192 GB record 4513869 shows 28.3 and is excluded. The record covers A2786 and A2787.

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Other certifications

EU RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU, with applicable exemptions)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Footnote 11: Apple products comply with EU Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including exemptions for the use of lead.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems supplied with this exact configuration. Optional accessories and configurator add-ons are not guaranteed included.

Mac Pro, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad, Magic Mouse, Power cord (2 m), USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026In the Box list.

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Included extrasiExtras confirmed supplied with the exact configuration. Optional bundles are excluded.

Keyboard, Mouse1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026In the Box: Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad and Magic Mouse. The optional Magic Trackpad is excluded.

Keyboard, Mouse1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026What's in the box lists Keyboard and Mouse. Keyboard description: Gaming.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year15Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 11 October 2026Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for Mac products in the US.

1year1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Warranty description: 1 Year Manufacturer Limited. US market.

Warranty service

Carry-in, Mail-in15Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 11 October 2026US warranty lists carry-in and mail-in service. Mail-in applies when Apple finds the product eligible.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1113431Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Apple's tech specs page for the tower. The Mac Pro (Rack, 2023) has its own page and is not covered by this product.

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Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1113431Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111343Read 11 October 2026Apple's tech specs page for the tower.

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Manual

support.apple.com/guide/mac-pro/welcome/mac16Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-pro/welcome/macRead 11 October 2026Mac Pro Getting Started Guide, covers the 2023 Mac Pro.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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