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Series

Mac Studio2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026The release introduces the new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra.

Mac Studio1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

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

A3545, MHL64LL/A, MHL64ZD/A4Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-studioRead 30 September 2026The US store names MHL64LL/A for the exact 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU base configuration.5Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-mac/mac-studioRead 30 September 2026The German store names MHL64ZD/A for the exact 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU base configuration.6Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4693498 identifies the exact 36 GB M5 Max configuration and model A3545. It lists UPCs 195951078564 and 195951078717, rated internal PSU output 480 W, TEC 24.7 kWh and macOS 27.0. The separate 128 GB record with TEC 26.2 kWh is excluded. The record does not map each UPC to a regional store part.

MU963LL/A, A31437Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 6 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4513874: Mac Studio (M4 Max), model A3143, additional information MU963, 14 physical cores, 36 GB, one SSD. Market United States and Canada. MU963LL/A is the US part number of this configuration.

GTIN / EAN

195951078564, 1959510787176Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026

195949056291, 1959490564687Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 6 October 2026UPCs 195949056291 and 195949056468 from the same MU963 record. Which UPC maps to which regional part is not stated.

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

25 August 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026Apple launch release dated 25 August 2026 announces the base M5 Max at 2499 USD and customer/store availability from 22 September. Education pricing and M5 Ultra are excluded.

5 March 20252Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-the-most-powerful-mac-everRead 6 October 2026Dated March 5, 2025. Pre-orders open the same day in 28 countries and regions. March 12 arrival and store availability is stated as a plan here and is confirmed as actual by the launch-day press report.

Status

Available2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026

Discontinued20Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Discontinued Date August 25, 2026. Apple's current Mac Studio store page offers only M5 Max and M5 Ultra configurations and its compare page lists Mac Studio (M4 Max) under older desktops.

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

Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026The GPU is up to 50 percent faster than the previous generation. Workload claims compare against Mac Studio with M1 Max and M4 Max, for example 3.9x faster than M4 Max in LM Studio.

Apple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-the-most-powerful-mac-everRead 6 October 2026The release says the new Mac Studio gives a big boost in performance compared to the previous generation. The identify page shows that the previous generation is the 2023 Mac Studio.6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102231Read 6 October 2026Identify your Mac Studio model lists Mac Studio (2025) with M4 Max, model identifier Mac16,9, part numbers MU963xx/A. The M2 Max Mac Studio (2023) is the previous Max model in the list.

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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Apple Mac Studio (2026)6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102231Read 6 October 2026The same list places Mac Studio (M5 Max or M5 Ultra) above Mac Studio (2025). The Apple online store now offers only M5 Max and M5 Ultra configurations.

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

$2,4992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026

$1,9992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-the-most-powerful-mac-everRead 6 October 2026Mac Studio starts at 1999 USD (U.S.). The starting configuration is the standard M4 Max column of the Tech Specs page: 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB and 512 GB, which is the MU963 configuration in the ENERGY STAR record. Education price 1799 USD is excluded.

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.

€2,9993Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 30 September 2026German maker launch release gives the base M5 Max launch MSRP of 2999 EUR including VAT.

€2,4993Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/03/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-the-most-powerful-mac-everRead 6 October 2026German launch release, Preise und Verfügbarkeit: Mac Studio starts at 2.499 Euro including VAT. Education price 2.249 Euro is excluded.

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

US, DE4Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-studioRead 30 September 2026Exact current regional store selection has the retained 18 CPU / 32 GPU / 36 GB / 512 GB reference. US MHL64LL/A and German MHL64ZD/A are both already represented by variant rows. Base market list collects those proved regions only.5Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-mac/mac-studioRead 30 September 2026Exact current regional store selection has the retained 18 CPU / 32 GPU / 36 GB / 512 GB reference. US MHL64LL/A and German MHL64ZD/A are both already represented by variant rows. Base market list collects those proved regions only.

US7Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 6 October 2026The MU963 record lists the United States and Canada. Only US is stored because the stored part number MU963LL/A and the USD launch price are US. Which of the two UPCs is the Canadian part is not stated.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026Silver finish. The full specification table supplies the other listed exact-model fields. Scope is original 18 CPU / 32 GPU / 36 GB / 512 GB M5 Max base. Ultra front Thunderbolt ports excluded.

Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

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

Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026

Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-the-most-powerful-mac-everRead 6 October 2026Apple calls it the ultimate pro desktop and names video editors, colorists, developers, engineers, photographers and creative pros as the users of the M4 Max model.

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

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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.

Width197Height95Depth197mm(7.8 × 3.7 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

Width197Height95Depth197mm(7.8 × 3.7 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Metric figures 19.7 cm width and depth and 9.5 cm height, converted to mm.

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.

2.7kg(6 lb)1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

2.74kg(6 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Weight (M4 Max) 2.74 kg (6.1 pounds). Footnote says weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. The M3 Ultra weight of 3.64 kg is excluded.

Case model

Apple housing 923-152829Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 39 lists Housing 923-15282 for both M5 Max and M5 Ultra. This is the maker part number, not a retail case name.

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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 pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Materials section: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure and thermal module chassis.

Side panel

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Solid19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026Page 1 Build section: milled aluminium chassis, ventilation holes on the circular base and the left and right sides are completely barren of ports or markings.

Front panel

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Solid19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026Page 1: apart from two USB-C ports, the SD card reader and a power LED the front is completely unadorned.

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.

No17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127344Read 10 October 2026Bottom Cover removal requires a nylon probe, an adjustable torque driver and a Torx Plus 10IP driver. Chassis access is not tool-less. No side-panel material is inferred.

No9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121980Read 6 October 2026Bottom Cover procedure needs a nylon probe, a Torx Plus 10IP bit and a torque driver to remove four screws. Not tool-less.

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 661-633359Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded View and Orderable Parts, row 36: logic board 661-63335 for 18 CPU cores, 32 GPU cores and 36 GB RAM. Other configurations are excluded.

Apple service part 661-502018Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Orderable parts item 36 identifies logic board 661-50201 specifically for M4 Max, 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU and 36 GB. This is an Apple service part identifier, not an ATX board model. The storage module is ordered separately.

Chipset

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

Proprietary9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026The logic board is an Apple service assembly sized for this enclosure. It is not an ATX class board.

Proprietary8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Logic board 661-50201 is an Apple service assembly sized for this enclosure with the SSD modules, fan and antenna attached. It is not an ATX class board.

CPU socket

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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.

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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.

210Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Fan Removal step 3 names the two fan connectors on the logic board. These are physical flex-cable connectors, not a derived case-fan rotor count.

210Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121997Read 7 October 2026Removal step 3 explicitly names two fan connectors on the logic board, with two fan flex cables. Counts connectors, not rotors.

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 M5 Max1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

Apple M4 Max1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Mac Studio (2025) Tech Specs, M4 Max column. Reference is the base M4 Max: 14-core CPU with 10 performance and 4 efficiency cores, 32-core GPU, 36 GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD. The 16-core CPU / 40-core GPU option and the M3 Ultra model are excluded. No core clocks are published.

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

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

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

AApple Mac Studio (2026)

Core type	Count	Core
Super	6	Super
Performance	12	Performance

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

BApple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)

Core type	Count	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	10	4.5
Efficiency	4	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 202615Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-M4-Max-14-cores-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.920365.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact chip table confirms 10 performance and 4 efficiency cores. It publishes 10 x 4.5 GHz P-Core and 4 x 2.6 GHz E-Core, plus an overall 2592–4512 MHz clock range. The category rates do not explicitly identify maximum or base frequencies, so no frequency cells are stored. No laptop performance result is copied.19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026Page 1: the 14-core CPU with 10 performance and 4 efficiency cores clocked up to 4.5 GHz according to the Geekbench 6 CPU scanner. Apple publishes no clock. The 4.5 GHz is stored as the performance-core maximum. EveryMac gives about 4.5 GHz too. No efficiency-core clock is stored.20Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor Speed 4.5 GHz. Apple does not provide a clock speed. Third-party software shows a variable speed around 4.5 GHz.

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

1819Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-max-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Spec page lists M5 Max 18C32G with 18 cores and 18 threads. Apple lists 6 super cores and 12 performance cores and no thread count.

1415Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-M4-Max-14-cores-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.920365.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Processor table explicitly lists Number of Cores / Threads 14 / 14 for the 14-core M4 Max. No SMT multiplier is assumed.

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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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.

3nm12Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-debuts-m5-pro-and-m5-max-to-supercharge-the-most-demanding-pro-workflowsRead 7 October 2026All-New Fusion Architecture states that M5 Pro and M5 Max combine two third-generation 3-nanometer dies containing the CPU and other SoC engines. Foundry and node trade name are not inferred.

3nm5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-m4-pro-and-m4-maxRead 6 October 2026Apple states that M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max are built using second-generation 3-nanometer technology. Neural Engine throughput is separately sourced from the exact 14-core chip database.

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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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.

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38TOPS15Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-M4-Max-14-cores-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.920365.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026NPU / AI table cell: 38 TOPS INT8 for the 16-core Neural Engine of the 14-core M4 Max. NPU throughput only. Precision INT8, not GPU or combined-system throughput. HotHardware independently states 38 TOPS for its same 14-core SoC.

Integrated GPU

Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Cooling

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CPU cooler

Air10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Fan Removal step 5 lifts the fan from the thermal module. Repair drawings and the matching M5 Max review describe a heatsink and air cooling. No liquid radiator or pump specification is inherited.

Air10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121997Read 7 October 2026Fan procedure: fan assembly 923-12527 mounts on the logic-board thermal module with three screws. Air cooling with a heatsink and shared enclosure blowers. Rotor count is recorded separately under fans.

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 Studio (2026)

Fan rotors
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Source9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 38 lists one Fan 923-15290 for both chips. The Fan procedure (127361) disconnects two fan flex cables from two connectors. The spec database entry lists 2 fans.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Removal steps peel back the tabs of two fan flex cables and unlock two fan connectors, then lift one fan off the thermal module.19Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-max-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table lists Fans: 2.

BApple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)

Fan rotors
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Source10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121997Read 7 October 2026Apple Fan Locator and removal step 4 diagrams show two separate blower rotors in one shared frame, part 923-12527. The parts list uses the same fan and housing across Mac Studio (2025) configurations. The system draws cool air through the bottom and exhausts it through the rear as described in the Tom's Hardware review. These rotors drive shared enclosure airflow and are counted as chassis cooling, rather than as a separate standalone CPU-cooler fan. Diameter, enum position, RGB and control method are not published.14Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/apple-mac-studio-early-2025-reviewRead 7 October 2026Design section explicitly describes bottom cool-air intake and rear exhaust holes, and conclusion names dual internal fans. This supports airflow scope only. The reviewed 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 128 GB and 1 TB sample supplies no measured values to this 14/32/36/512 product. Apple lists one common fan assembly 923-12527 and housing 923-12472 for all 2025 configurations.

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

No1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_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 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

36GB1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

36GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X13Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026Memory section: M5 Max with 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU uses LPDDR5X-9600 on 3 channels, 36 GB as 3 x 12 GB. The 460 GB/s bandwidth from Apple fits 9600 MT/s on a 384-bit bus.

LPDDR5X16Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-48543.htmlRead 10 October 2026Memory section explicitly identifies LPDDR5X-8533 for the M4 Max 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU with 36 GB. The 16/40 and M3 Ultra descriptions are excluded.

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

9,600MT/s13Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026The exact 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU review states LPDDR5X-9600. The published transfer-rate class is 9600 MT/s. No clock-to-transfer conversion is assumed.

8,533MT/s16Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-48543.htmlRead 10 October 2026Same memory section identifies installed LPDDR5X-8533. Stored transfer rate 8533 MT/s, not its physical clock or an optional XMP rating. HotHardware and Notebookcheck corroborate the memory designation.

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 package6Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026Record 4693498 Mac Studio (M5 Max) A3545 for the 36 GB configuration lists 0 DIMMs.18Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-max-18-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Memory details say there are no RAM slots, the 36 GB is unified onboard memory and it cannot be upgraded later.

Integrated into chip package8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Logic board 661-50201 is listed as M4 Max, 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB. Memory is part of the chip and logic board and has no DIMM slots. Apple does not publish a Mac Studio memory upgrade page. The integrated value follows the Apple unified memory design and matches the catalog's other Apple silicon desktops.

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

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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.

36GB1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026The 32-core GPU M5 Max configuration has 36 GB. The published 48 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB options require the 40-core GPU and are excluded. The unchanged 36 GB maximum now has maker evidence instead of a misclassified review source.

36GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Memory section: the 48, 64 and 128 GB options require the 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU. With the 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU of this product, 36 GB is the only capacity.

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 Studio (2026)

Capacity (GB)	Type	Drive
512	NVMe SSD	APPLE SSD AP0512Z

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 202613Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB and 512 GB System Information paragraph names APPLE SSD AP0512Z. Capacity follows the maker 512 GB value, not formatted 483 GB. Withdrawn PCIe Gen6 claims are not stored.16Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1997674-REG/apple_mhl64ll_a_mac_studio_m5_max.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MHL64LL/A 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB and 512 GB table lists one integrated 512 GB NVMe SSD. PCIe generation remains omitted because no current maker source resolves the withdrawn Gen6 claim.

BApple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)

Capacity (GB)	Drive
512	APPLE SSD AP0512Z

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026512 GB SSD, decimal GB per the page footnote. Larger capacities are configure-to-order options and are not stored. Apple does not publish an NVMe or SATA interface for its flash module, so the drive type is left out.8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026SSD module 661-50214 is the 512 GB module for the M4 Max model. The SSD Modules procedure states that 512 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB configurations have a single module.16Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-48543.htmlRead 10 October 2026APPLE SSD AP0512Z section explicitly identifies the 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 512 GB model. The AJA paragraph further specifies 36 GB. Stored software-reported drive model only. Apple identifies its service module as flash storage 661-50214. No standard M.2 connector, installed NVMe drive type or measured SSD performance is inferred.

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.

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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.

480W6Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026

480W7Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 6 October 2026internal_power_supply_rated_power_w 480. This matches the 480 W maximum continuous power on the Tech Specs page.

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.

Proprietary9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026The power supply 661-50886 is an Apple service part with a bus bar and signal cable. It is not an ATX, SFX or external adapter format.

Proprietary8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Power supply 661-50886 is an Apple service part. The power supply procedure (support 121981) shows a bus bar, a signal cable and four notches that seat it on the internal frame. No standard PSU format applies.

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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Modular cables

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PSU model

Apple 661-508869Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Orderable Parts row 4 names power supply 661-50886. This is an Apple service part number rather than a standard retail PSU model.

Apple service part 661-508868Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Mac Studio (2025) Exploded View and Orderable Parts: power supply 661-50886, one part for both chip models.

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.

Front1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

Front1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

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

AApple Mac Studio (2026)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	Not available	2	10
SD card	SDXC UHS-II	1	Not available

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

BApple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	USB 3	2	10
SD card	SDXC UHS-II	1	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026On front (M4 Max): two USB-C ports up to 10 Gb/s and an SDXC card slot (UHS-II). The Thunderbolt 5 front ports belong to the M3 Ultra model only.11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/15Read 6 October 2026On Mac Studio with the M4 Max chip the two front USB-C ports support USB 3 up to 10 Gbit/s. The SDXC slot supports SD 4.0 cards.

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 Studio (2026)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	4	120	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
USB-A	USB 3	2	5	Not available	Not available
HDMI	2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	10Gb Ethernet	1	10	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	High-impedance headphone support	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026Connections lists four Thunderbolt 5 ports up to 120Gb/s on the back, 10Gb Ethernet (Nbase-T with 1, 2.5, 5 and 10Gb over RJ-45) and a 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones.

BApple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5 / USB4	4	120	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
USB-A	USB 3	2	5	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	10Gb Ethernet	1	10	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Connections and Expansion: four Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with Thunderbolt 5 up to 120 Gb/s, USB4 up to 120 Gb/s and native DisplayPort 2.1 output, two USB-A ports up to 5 Gb/s, HDMI 2.1, 10Gb Ethernet and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Port placement on the back confirmed by the user guide tour. The AC power inlet is not stored as a port.11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/15Read 6 October 2026Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports, 10 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) with Nbase-T, two USB-A ports with USB 3 up to 5 Gbit/s, HDMI and 3.5 mm headphone jack on the back.

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.

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

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.

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speed

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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 71Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

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 GHz14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/148165Read 7 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 availability guide names Mac Studio with M5 Max and later and 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz operation. The 6 GHz band requires regional approval. Selected US and German references support it. Bands are not inferred from the Wi-Fi generation alone.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102285Read 7 October 2026Use Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 networks lists Mac Studio introduced in 2023 or later. It explicitly permits the 6 GHz band or configuring only 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. US reference configuration and US support page. Availability remains region-dependent, so this is not a claim for every regional variant.

Wi-Fi module

Apple N11Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

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Wi-Fi antenna

Internal11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127358Read 7 October 2026Logic Board removal steps 4 and 8 lift antennas 2 and 1 from the housing after cover/frame removal. They are installed internal antennas rather than external accessories.

Internal8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Exploded view and parts items 8, 9 and 37 show antenna assemblies inside the housing. Antenna 1 procedure requires removing the bottom cover, power supply and internal frame. Internal placement is also explicitly described in the HotHardware review. No antenna count or radio-module identity is inferred.18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121998Read 7 October 2026The exact 2025 Antenna 1 procedure requires removal of the bottom cover, power supply and internal frame before removing its internal coaxial antenna assembly. Placement only. No antenna count or disputed wireless chip is inferred.19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026The networking paragraph explicitly describes dual internal antennae. Only internal placement is used, corroborated by the maker service diagrams. Its conflicting Broadcom chip identity is omitted.

Bluetooth

61Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Ethernet controller

Realtek 812713Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026Reviewer System Information names Realtek 8127 for the new 10 Gb Ethernet controller and its PCIe connection. Prior Apple AQC113 and sibling controllers are excluded.

Marvell Apple AQC11316Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-48543.htmlRead 10 October 2026System Information section identifies the 2025 10Gb Ethernet controller as Marvell Apple AQC113. Apple parts item 19 lists one common Ethernet board 923-12482. HotHardware independently identifies AQtion AQC113.19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026The same paragraph identifies Aquantia, now Marvell, AQtion AQC113. Apple publishes one common Ethernet board for the 2025 family. The reviewed 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU and 36 GB system has 1 TB storage. It supplies only fixed networking hardware corroboration, no measured result.

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.

19Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 34 lists one Speaker 923-12475.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Audio section lists a built-in speaker in the singular. The exploded view in the parts list shows one Speaker (item 34).8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Exploded view lists one Speaker, item 34.

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.

018Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-max-18-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sound section lists Microphone: None and Sound In: None.

020Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sound section lists Microphone None and Sound In None. Apple's tech specs list no built-in microphone.

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

High-impedance headphone support on the 3.5 mm jack, Multichannel audio output over HDMI1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026Audio section lists a built-in speaker, a 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones, and an HDMI port that supports multichannel audio output.

3.5 mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, HDMI port with multichannel audio output1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Audio section: 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones, and HDMI port with multichannel audio output.

Lighting

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RGB lighting

No19Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-max-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table lists Decor Lights: No.

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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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Software

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Operating system

macOS 276Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026

macOS Sequoia2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-the-most-powerful-mac-everRead 6 October 2026Section 'macOS Sequoia: An Unrivaled Experience' says macOS Sequoia completes the new Mac Studio experience. The ENERGY STAR record lists Mac OS 15.3 as the tested version. Later macOS releases are excluded.

OS family

macOS1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Operating System section names macOS without a version.

Control software

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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 mounts9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Logic board (661-63335 for the 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU and 36 GB model), power supply 661-50886, housing, fan on locking flex connectors and SSD modules (661-63353 for 512 GB) are all ordered as Apple assemblies.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Fan flex cables sit in locking-lever connectors on the logic board. This differs from ordinary 3-pin or 4-pin PC fan headers.

Motherboard, PSU, Case, Fan connectors, Drive mounts8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Logic board, power supply and housing are ordered as Apple assemblies. The two fan flex cables sit in locking-lever connectors on the logic board (support 121997). The SSD modules are Apple service parts with no M.2 socket.19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026Page 1: the 1 TB review SSD is not a standard M.2 SSD. The NVMe controller is in the SoC and the module is a card of NAND. This supports drive_mounts.

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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186points19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026Page 2. Review unit is the 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB model with a 1 TB SSD running macOS Sequoia 15.3.2. Only the SSD differs from this product. The text names Cinebench 2024 and the chart title says R23, but the scores match Cinebench 2024. Single-thread 186, multi-thread 1811. The Mac Studio M4 Max has no selectable power mode in macOS Energy settings (Mac Otakara), so this is the only profile.

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

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1,811points19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026

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

4,311points22Measurementeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-max-18-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Mac17,14, calculated by EveryMac. Not a controlled review test. Mixed macOS and Geekbench 6 versions.

4,038points19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026Page 2. Geekbench 6 CPU, latest version at review time, macOS Sequoia 15.3.2. Single-core 4038 and multi-core 23509 on the same review unit.

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

29,651points22Measurementeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-max-18-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 multi-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Mac17,14, calculated by EveryMac. Not a controlled review test. Mixed macOS and Geekbench 6 versions.

23,509points19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026

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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5,606MB/s16Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-48543.htmlRead 10 October 2026AJA System Test 17 on the exact 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB, 512 GB model: read 5606 MB/s and write 5451 MB/s. Test file size is not stated. The article also shows no High Power mode in Energy settings of the M4 Max Mac Studio, unlike the M4 Pro Mac mini and MacBook Pro. It concludes the machine always runs at full power.

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.

AApple Mac Studio (2026)

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BApple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Ray tracing	Average FPS
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest, no AA	Not available	Not available	132
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	2560	1440	Highest, no AA	Not available	Not available	90
Gears Tactics	1920	1080	Low	Not available	Not available	145
Gears Tactics	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	Not available	98
Gears Tactics	1920	1080	High	Not available	Not available	72
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	RT Medium	FSR 3 Quality	Yes	45.8

Source19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026Page 3. Same review unit with a 1 TB SSD. Windows games run through CrossOver with D3DMetal and Rosetta. Shadow of the Tomb Raider runs as the x86 macOS build. The review also charts a Low value without defining it, so no 1 percent low is stored. Cyberpunk 2077 uses the built-in benchmark with the Ray Tracing Medium preset and FSR 3 Quality at 1080p. Gears Tactics is tested at 1080p on Low, Medium and High.

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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12W19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026Page 4. Wall power, 5-minute average, idle 12 W. This is not SoC power.

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

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106W19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026Page 4. Wall power, 5-minute average, 106 W while looping the Cyberpunk 2077 benchmark. The CPU 100 percent load result (Cinebench, 89 W) is not a combined CPU and GPU maximum, so measured_power_max_w is not stored.

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 pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Environment section states ENERGY STAR certified. Apple acoustic figures were measured on an M3 Ultra configuration and are not stored.

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

Gold15Certification listepeat.net/product-details/02175000003447acab6b9978f0a6549fRead 7 October 2026Official EPEAT registry lists Mac Studio M5 Max and M5 Ultra as active Gold in Germany, registered 23 September 2026. Identifiers A3545 and A3546 cover the stored A3545. Scope is Germany.

Gold12Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_Studio_PER_March2025.pdfRead 6 October 2026Product Environmental Report, footnote 6: Mac Studio achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada and is listed on the EPEAT Registry. The report's reference configuration is Mac Studio (M4 Max, 512GB SSD).

Copilot+ PC

No21Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/drivers-firmware/learn-more-about-copilot-pcs-and-windows-11-pcs-from-surfaceRead 10 October 2026Microsoft defines Copilot+ PCs as Windows 11 PCs with an NPU above 40 TOPS. This Mac ships with macOS 27.

No21Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/drivers-firmware/learn-more-about-copilot-pcs-and-windows-11-pcs-from-surfaceRead 10 October 2026Microsoft defines Copilot+ PCs as Windows 11 PCs with an NPU above 40 TOPS. This Mac ships with macOS.

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.

24.7kWh6Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026

23.2kWh7Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 6 October 2026tec_of_model_kwh 23.2 for the 36 GB MU963 record. The 128 GB record 4513875 shows 23.7 and is excluded. ENERGY STAR date_available_on_market 2025-03-05 is the announcement day and is not used for release_date.

Other certifications

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EU RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU, with applicable exemptions)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Maker technical sheet footnote 13 explicitly declares compliance with European Union Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including exemptions for lead such as high-temperature solder. This is manufacturer-declared RoHS compliance with applicable exemptions, not an independently issued certificate. It does not claim elimination of all lead.

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 Studio, Power cord1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

Mac Studio, Power cord1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

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

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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.

1year7Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/warranty-us.htmlRead 30 September 2026Apple One-Year Limited Warranty gives one year of hardware coverage for the US market.

1year13Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for Mac, US. Statutory rights and optional AppleCare are separate.

Warranty service

Carry-in, Mail-in20Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026Warranty Service Options lists carry-in service and mail-in service when Apple finds the product eligible. Apple chooses the method. DIY parts service cannot be represented by the schema.

Carry-in, Mail-in13Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US limited warranty Warranty Service Options explicitly lists carry-in and mail-in service. Apple determines eligibility and the service method. Mail-in is conditional, not guaranteed for every repair. DIY replacement is described but is not a supported service-type enum. Routes depend on options available in the country where service is requested. The field records published conditional options rather than guaranteeing both for every claim.

Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/mac-studio1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026Official Mac Studio page and canonical Apple product URL. The other fields use the exact reference configuration.

support.apple.com/en-us/1222111Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.apple.com/mac-studio/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1222111Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/en-us/1273398Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127339Read 7 October 2026Official Mac Studio M5 Max or M5 Ultra Repair Manual, published 21 September 2026. Its parts table identifies the exact 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU and 36 GB board.

support.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/1511Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/15Read 6 October 2026Mac Studio User Guide, version 2025 with macOS Sequoia 15, Take a tour page.

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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Both are also in the API. Back to all desktop PCs.