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Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026) vs HP OMEN 35L
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Apple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)85 of 152 fields differ
- 38 different values
- 47 known for one only
- 8 the same
- 59 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 76 desktop PCs.
- CPU coresA: 30B: 8Apple is 3.8 times higher.
- RAMA: 96GBB: 32GBApple is 3 times higher.
- Max RAMA: 256GBB: 128GBApple is 128 GB higher.
- Power supplyA: 480WB: 850WHP is 370 W higher.
- User-facing USB portsA: 2B: 3HP has 1 more.
- Rear USB portsA: 6B: 7HP has 1 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 197 × 95 mm
- BHP: 210 × 410 mm
Weight
0 to 25 kg
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Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
Mac17,15, MHL74LL/A6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102231Read 7 October 2026Mac Studio (M5 Ultra), 2026: Model Identifier Mac17,15. Identifier covers this hardware family. Regional part-number wildcard MHL74xx/A is not a complete SKU and is omitted.15Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Mac-Studio-Desktop-Apple-M5-Ultra-96GB-Unified-Memory-1TB-SSD-in-Silver-MHL74LLA/p/248217.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US MHL74LL/A listing states 30-core M 5 Ultra CPU, 64-core GPU, 96 GB unified memory and 1 TB SSD. Existing Mac17,15 family identifier is retained with its maker identification source.
GTIN / EAN
Announced
25 August 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026
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Status
Predecessor
Apple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026Apple's August 2026 release compares the Mac Studio with M5 Ultra to the previous-generation Mac Studio with M3 Ultra.25Press articlemacworld.com/article/3220024/apple-announces-the-m5-ultra-mac-studio-with-up-to-512gb-of-ram.htmlRead 23 October 2026Macworld says buyers can now get an M5 Ultra Mac Studio instead of the M3 Ultra model.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Markets
Colours
Segment
Case
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Case dimensions
Width197Height95Depth197mm(7.8 × 3.7 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026
Width210Height410Depth408mm(8.3 × 16.1 × 16.1 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/V2/GetPDF.aspx/c09221338Read 30 September 2026UK twin D01LPEA datasheet: 21 x 40.8 x 41 cm W x D x H, 14.5 kg, top ports, HP Apps OMEN Gaming Hub. The rounded US figures 8.27 x 16.06 x 16.14 in and 31.97 lb agree. Metric is preferred. Scope: shared GT17-0000a chassis. The UK part is not stored as a variant.
Case volume
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Weight
Case model
Apple housing 923-1528210Owner'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 materials
Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.
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Side panel
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Front panel
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Tool-less side panel
VESA mount
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Display
None of 6 known
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 assembly 661-6333910Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded View and Orderable Parts, row 36. Apple repair-order identifier for the 30-core CPU, 64-core GPU, 96 GB logic-board assembly. This is a service assembly identifier, not a discovered board supplier marking.
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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 Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)
Not availableBHP OMEN 35L
| Mechanical slot type | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 1 | Yes |
| PCIe x4 | 1 | Not available |
| M.2 E-key | 1 | Yes |
PCIe x16 slots
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1
Free expansion slots
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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 Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)
| Core type | Count | Core |
|---|---|---|
| Super | 10 | Super |
| Performance | 20 | Performance |
BHP OMEN 35L
| Core type | Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max core turbo clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8 | Zen 5 | 4.7 | 5.2 |
CPU cores
30
8
Performance cores
20
8
Efficiency cores
0
0
Threads
Max core turbo clock
Not available
5.2GHz
L3 cache
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CPU core process node
3nm21Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/apple-mac-studio-m5-ultra-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says M5 Ultra connects a pair of dual-die M5 Max SoCs over UltraFusion. Apple states the M5 Max dies are third-generation 3 nm. The review sample was a 36-core, 256 GB unit, so no measured values are used.22Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-debuts-m5-pro-and-m5-max-to-supercharge-the-most-demanding-pro-workflowsRead 10 October 2026M5 Pro and M5 Max combine two third-generation 3-nanometer dies. Apple gives no process figure for M5 Ultra itself.
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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Integrated GPU
Apple M5 Ultra 64-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026
Cooling
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CPU cooler
CPU cooler model
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Radiator size
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Case fans
AApple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)
| Fan rotors |
|---|
| 2 |
Source9Owner'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.10Owner'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.19Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-ultra-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table lists Fans: 2.
Number of case fans
2
5
Graphics
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Discrete GPU
GPU
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-35l-gaming-desktop-gt17-0050m-pcRead 30 September 2026
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
Rated kit speed
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Memory kit
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RAM upgrade
Memory slots
AApple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)
Not availableBHP OMEN 35L
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMM | 2 | Yes | 16 |
| DIMM | 2 | No | Not available |
RAM slots
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4
Free RAM slots
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2
Max RAM for this CPU and GPU
256GB10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Row 36 explicitly lists 30-core CPU/64-core GPU boards with 96 GB (661-63339) and 256 GB (661-63340). The 512 GB board 661-63343 has the different 36-core CPU/80-core GPU. This supports a 256 GB purchase-time maximum for the unchanged reference CPU/GPU, not a later upgrade. The tech sheet Memory paragraph groups 256 GB with the upgraded chip, contrary to its Configure to Order paragraph, repair table and live configurator.11Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-studio/m5-ultra-chip-30-core-cpu-64-core-gpu-256gb-memory-1tb-storageRead 8 October 2026US live configurator checked 8 October 2026. Selected 256 GB while the 30-core CPU/64-core GPU remained selected. Final summary and URL confirmed 30-core CPU, 64-core GPU, 256 GB unified memory and 1 TB storage. Only 96 GB and 256 GB are offered for this chip. The 512 GB option is announced for late October and not included. Stored RAM remains the 96 GB reference configuration.
ECC memory
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Storage
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Storage
1TB
1TB
Installed drives
AApple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)
| Capacity (GB) |
|---|
| 1,000 |
BHP OMEN 35L
| Capacity (GB) | Type | PCIe generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | NVMe SSD | 4 |
Storage slots and bays
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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 generation
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Power supply
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PSU rated output
480W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026Electrical section lists Maximum continuous power: 480W for M5 Max and M5 Ultra. The rated PSU output comes from the ENERGY STAR record.17Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026Record 4693499 Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) A3546 lists internal power supply rated power 480 W. Its UPC list includes 195951078977 of this model. The record TEC of 27.5 kWh is for the 36-core, 512 GB configuration, so no TEC is stored.
PSU form factor
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PSU efficiency
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Modular cables
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PSU model
Apple service assembly 661-5088610Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded View and Orderable Parts, row 4. Apple repair-order identifier for the power-supply assembly used in this 2026 Mac Studio family. No supplier model, output rating or ATX form factor is inferred.
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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
User-facing ports
AApple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 5 | 2 | 120 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| SD card | SDXC UHS-II | 1 | Not available | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026On front (M5 Ultra): two Thunderbolt 5 ports up to 120Gb/s and an SDXC card slot (UHS-II).4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour explicitly identifies two front Thunderbolt 5 ports for M5 Ultra, unlike Max USB 3. Also labels SDXC card slot.
BHP OMEN 35L
| Type | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | 1 | 10 |
| USB-A | 2 | 5 |
| 3.5 mm audio | 1 | Not available |
Rear ports
AApple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 5 | 4 | 120 | Thunderbolt 5 | Yes | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 3 | 2 | 5 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | 10Gb Ethernet | 1 | 10 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| 3.5 mm audio | High-impedance headphone support | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 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.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour labels back four Thunderbolt 5, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, two USB-A, HDMI and audio. Data rate and HDMI version also use the tech sheet.
BHP OMEN 35L
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Not available | 1 | 10 | Motherboard |
| USB-A | Not available | 2 | 5 | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 4 | 0.48 | Motherboard |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 2.5 | Motherboard |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 3 | Not available | Motherboard |
| HDMI | Not available | 1 | Not available | Graphics card |
| DisplayPort | Not available | 3 | Not available | Graphics card |
User-facing USB ports
2
3
User-facing USB-C ports
2
1
Rear USB ports
6
7
Thunderbolt
Yes
Not available
Ethernet speed
10Gbps
2.5Gbps
Discrete GPU output ports
0
4
Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Wi-Fi module
Wi-Fi antenna
Bluetooth
Ethernet controller
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
High-impedance headphone support on the 3.5 mm jack, Multichannel audio output over HDMI1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 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.
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Lighting
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RGB lighting
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
OS family
Control software
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Upgradeability
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Proprietary parts
Motherboard, PSU, Case, Fan connectors, Drive mounts9Owner'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.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Logic board (661-63339 for the 30-core CPU, 64-core GPU and 96 GB model), power supply 661-50886, housing, fan on locking flex connectors and SSD modules (661-63354 for 1 TB) are all ordered as Apple assemblies.
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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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Geekbench 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
None of 6 known
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
None of 6 known
Power draw idle
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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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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Mac Studio, Power cord1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026
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Included extras
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Warranty service
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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Manual
EPREL registration number
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