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Apple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023) vs NVIDIA DGX Spark
Product A: Apple
72 of 160 known
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)
HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
MINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)
Dell Slim Desktop ECS1250
Valve Steam Machine (2026)
Beelink GTR9 Pro (395, 128GB)
Apple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)
GMKtec EVO-X2 (395, 128GB)
Dell Alienware Area-51 AAT2265
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Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)
HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
MINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)
Dell Slim Desktop ECS1250
Valve Steam Machine (2026)
Beelink GTR9 Pro (395, 128GB)
Apple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)
GMKtec EVO-X2 (395, 128GB)
Dell Alienware Area-51 AAT2265Product B: NVIDIA
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HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
MINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)
MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
MSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US
HP OMEN MAX 45L
Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10
Lenovo Legion Tower 5i Gen 10
MSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US
HP HyperX OMEN MAX 45L
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HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
MINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)
MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
MSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US
HP OMEN MAX 45L
Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10
Lenovo Legion Tower 5i Gen 10
MSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US
HP HyperX OMEN MAX 45L74 of 152 fields differ
- 32 different values
- 42 known for one only
- 8 the same
- 70 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 76 desktop PCs.
- Rear USB portsA: 8B: 3Apple has 5 more.
- RAMA: 64GBB: 128GBNVIDIA is 64 GB higher.
- Max RAMA: 192GBB: 128GBApple is 64 GB higher.
- CPU coresA: 24B: 20Apple has 4 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 218 × 529 mm
- BNVIDIA: 150 × 50.5 mm
Weight
0 to 25 kg
All 160 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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.
Colours
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Segment
Form factor
Case
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Case dimensions
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.
Width150Height50.5Depth150mm(5.9 × 2 × 5.9 in)1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/products/workstations/dgx-sparkRead 10 October 2026150 mm L x 150 mm W x 50.5 mm H. Stored as width 150, depth 150 and height 50.5.
Case volume
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Weight
Case model
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Case materials
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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Front panel
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Tool-less side panel
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Dust filters
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VESA mount
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Display
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Screen size
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Native resolution
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Panel type
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Max refresh rate
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Touchscreen
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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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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Motherboard form factor
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CPU socket
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Expansion slots
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.
BNVIDIA DGX Spark
Not availablePCIe x16 slots
2
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Free expansion slots
6
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Fan headers
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Overclocking in BIOS
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Processor
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Processor
Processor brand
Processor codename
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Core configuration
AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
| Core type | Count |
|---|---|
| Performance | 16 |
| Efficiency | 8 |
BNVIDIA DGX Spark
| Core type | Count | Core | Max core turbo clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 10 | Arm Cortex-X925 | 4.004 |
| Efficiency | 10 | Arm Cortex-A725 | 2.86 |
Source1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/products/workstations/dgx-sparkRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: 20-core Arm, 10 Cortex-X925 + 10 Cortex-A725, in the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip. NVIDIA does not class the cores as performance or efficiency and publishes no clocks. The split follows ServeTheHome. Max clocks come from the SPEC CPU 2026 report.7Reviewservethehome.com/nvidia-dgx-spark-review-the-gb10-machine-is-so-freaking-coolRead 10 October 2026Page 3: ten Arm Cortex-X925 performance cores and ten Cortex-A725 efficient cores. NVIDIA does not class the cores as performance or efficiency. The split follows ServeTheHome and the SPEC CPU 2026 report. Max clocks come from the SPEC report.11Spec databasespec.org/cpu2026/results/res2026q2/cpu2026-20260210-00020.htmlRead 10 October 2026lscpu in the SPEC CPU 2026 report: CPU max MHz 4004 for the Cortex-X925 cores and 2860 for the Cortex-A725 cores, stored as 4.004 and 2.86 GHz. The report calls the CPU nominal 3900 MHz, and the BIOS name is GB10 Spark CPU @ 3.9GHz. NVIDIA publishes no core clocks. Base clocks are not stated, so none are stored. The report states 5 e-cores and 5 p-cores in each of two clusters, which matches the performance and efficiency split.
CPU cores
24
20
Performance cores
16
10
Efficiency cores
8
10
Threads
Max core turbo clock
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4.004GHz
CPU core process node
CPU base power (chip rating)
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Peak CPU power (configured)
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Unlocked multiplier
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NPU performance
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Cooling
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CPU cooler
CPU cooler model
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Radiator size
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Radiator position
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Case fans
AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
| Fan rotors |
|---|
| 4 |
BNVIDIA DGX Spark
Not availableNumber of case fans
4
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Graphics
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Discrete GPU
GPU
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GPU brand
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Graphics card
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VRAM
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VRAM type
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GPU board power
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GPU boost clock
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Graphics card length
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Graphics card thickness
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GPU power connector
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Configured RAM speed
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.
Rated kit speed
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Memory kit
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RAM upgrade
Memory slots
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RAM slots
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Free RAM slots
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Max RAM for this CPU and GPU
ECC memory
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Storage
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Storage
1TB
4TB
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.
BNVIDIA DGX Spark
| Capacity (GB) | Type | PCIe generation |
|---|---|---|
| 4,000 | NVMe SSD | 5 |
Source1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/products/workstations/dgx-sparkRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: up to 4 TB NVMe M.2 with self-encryption. The datasheet and the reviewed Founders Edition list 4 TB, stored as 4000 GB decimal. The user guide also lists a 1 TB option. The PCIe generation comes from StorageReview. Drive model is not stated.15Reviewstoragereview.com/review/nvidia-dgx-spark-review-the-ai-appliance-bringing-datacenter-capabilities-to-desktopsRead 10 October 2026lstopo and the board photo: the SSD is a PCIe Gen5 2242 M.2 drive. The reviewed unit has a 4TB Samsung NVMe drive. The drive model is not stated.
Storage slots and bays
AApple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
Not availableBNVIDIA DGX Spark
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2242 | PCIe NVMe | 5 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
Source8Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-dgx-spark-reviewRead 10 October 2026Hardware section: a removable rubber foot hides the wireless antennas and gives access to the user-replaceable M.2 2242 SSD. The reviewed Founders Edition came with a 4 TB drive. One slot, occupied. PCIe generation and lanes come from StorageReview.15Reviewstoragereview.com/review/nvidia-dgx-spark-review-the-ai-appliance-bringing-datacenter-capabilities-to-desktopsRead 10 October 2026lstopo: the 2242 M.2 SSD connects with PCIe Gen5 x4.
M.2 slots
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1
Free M.2 slots
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0
Free drive bays
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0
Fastest storage-slot PCIe generation
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5
Power supply
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PSU rated output
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PSU form factor
PSU efficiency
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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 cable
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Ports
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User-facing I/O position
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User-facing ports
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 |
BNVIDIA DGX Spark
Not availableRear ports
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.
BNVIDIA DGX Spark
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Power out (W) | DP Alt Mode | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 20Gbps | 3 | 20 | 15 | Yes | Motherboard |
| DC in | USB Type-C power input (USB PD), 240 W adapter | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | 2.1a | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | 10GbE | 1 | 10 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Other | QSFP56 (NVIDIA ConnectX-7) | 2 | 200 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
Source2Owner's manualdocs.nvidia.com/dgx/dgx-spark/hardware.htmlRead 10 October 2026Rear Panel: power button, 4x USB Type-C (one for power delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1a, 1x RJ-45 (10 GbE) and 2x QSFP (ConnectX-7). The power-delivery USB-C is stored as the power input and the other three as data ports. QSFP is stored as other. 200 Gbps is the maker NIC rating. ServeTheHome measured about 96 Gbps of combined traffic because the NIC uses a PCIe Gen5 x4 link.7Reviewservethehome.com/nvidia-dgx-spark-review-the-gb10-machine-is-so-freaking-coolRead 10 October 2026Page 1: USB Type-C power input, then three USB 3 20Gbps Type-C ports with DisplayPort alt mode, HDMI, Realtek 10GbE and two ConnectX-7 QSFP56 ports.12Owner's manualdocs.nvidia.com/dgx/dgx-spark/compliance.htmlRead 10 October 2026USB-C Ports Rating: each USB-C port can be loaded at 5V/3A, so 15 W per port. The total output power of the USB-C ports is limited to 30 W. Stored on the three data ports.
User-facing USB ports
2
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User-facing USB-C ports
2
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Rear USB ports
8
3
Thunderbolt
Yes
Not available
Ethernet speed
10Gbps
10Gbps
Discrete GPU output ports
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Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Wi-Fi module
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Wi-Fi antenna
Internal7Reviewservethehome.com/nvidia-dgx-spark-review-the-gb10-machine-is-so-freaking-coolRead 10 October 2026Tom's Hardware places the wireless antennas under the removable bottom foot, so they are internal.8Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-dgx-spark-reviewRead 10 October 2026Wireless antennas sit under the removable bottom foot. No external antenna is supplied.
Bluetooth
Camera and audio
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Webcam
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Built-in speaker drivers
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Total speaker power
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Microphones
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Audio features
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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Lit parts
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Lighting standard
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Lighting software
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Software
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Operating system
Upgradeability
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Proprietary parts
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 upgrade
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Game frame rates
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Measured noise and temperature
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Fan noise per load
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Highest measured fan noise
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Measured fan noise at idle
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CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured power
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Power draw gaming
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Power draw max
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Power draw sleep or off
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Certifications
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ENERGY STAR
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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Copilot+ PC
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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)
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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.
cULus Listed I.T.E. E317539, FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED (Canada), CE (Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, RoHS 2011/65/EU, ErP 2009/125/EC), UKCA, RCM (Australia and New Zealand), VCCI Class B, BSMI (CNS 13438 Class B), KC (South Korea), CCC and SRRC (China)12Owner's manualdocs.nvidia.com/dgx/dgx-spark/compliance.htmlRead 10 October 2026Regulatory Compliance Information for Model P4242. Marks as listed by NVIDIA: cULus Listed I.T.E. E317539, FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED, CE (RED, RoHS, ErP), UKCA, RCM, VCCI Class B, BSMI, KC, CCC and SRRC. The page lists no ENERGY STAR or EPEAT.
In the box
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In the box
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.
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
EPREL registration number
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