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Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

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Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

Released 22 September 2026.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/the-new-mac-mini-and-mac-studio-are-available-todayRead 5 October 2026September 22 available-today maker release confirms actual retail. Base 96 GB is included, while 512 GB rollout is later in October. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Form factor
Not available
Processor
Apple M5 Ultra
GPU
Apple M5 Ultra 64-core GPU
RAM
96GB

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Ports

  • 2 USB-C Thunderbolt 5User-facing ports
  • SD card SDXC UHS-II
  • 4 USB-C Thunderbolt 5Rear ports
  • 2 USB-A USB 3
  • HDMI 2.1
  • Ethernet (RJ45) 10Gb Ethernet
  • 3.5 mm audio High-impedance headphone support

All specs

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General

Series
Mac Studio2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026
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
19595107897715Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Mac-Studio-Desktop-Apple-M5-Ultra-96GB-Unified-Memory-1TB-SSD-in-Silver-MHL74LLA/p/248217.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact MHL74LL/A listing states UPC 195951078977. Configuration matches the reference 30 CPU/64 GPU/96 GB/1 TB, not a custom memory or GPU upgrade.
Announced
25 August 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026
Status
Available7Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/the-new-mac-mini-and-mac-studio-are-available-todayRead 7 October 2026September 22 available-today maker release supports available status on October 7.
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.
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$5,4992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability: US M5 Ultra starts at $5499. Education $5099 and later/CTO prices excluded.
Launch price (EU)
€6,59916Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026German release, Prices and Availability: Mac Studio with M5 Ultra from 6,599 Euro including VAT. This is the base 30-core CPU and 64-core GPU model, matching the 5,499 USD base price. Education price of 6,119 Euro is excluded.
Markets
US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026
Colours
Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026
Segment
Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026Maker names creatives, developers, AI researchers and pro workflows.
Form factor
Not available

Case

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Case dimensions
Width197Height95Depth197mm(7.8 × 3.7 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026
Case volume
Not available
Weight
3.6kg(7.9 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026M5 Ultra published weight 3.6 kg, with configuration and manufacturing variation footnote. M5 Max 2.7 kg excluded.
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.
Case materials
Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.
Side panel
Not available
Front panel
Not available
Tool-less side panel
No12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127344Read 8 October 2026Bottom Cover removal requires a nylon probe and Torx Plus 10IP driver to remove four screws. Chassis access is not tool-less. No side-panel material is inferred.
Dust filters
Not available
VESA mount
Not available

Display

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Screen size
Not available
Native resolution
Not available
Panel type
Not available
Max refresh rate
Not available
Touchscreen
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Not available

Motherboard

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.
Chipset
Not available
Motherboard form factor
Proprietary10Owner'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.
CPU socket
Not available
Expansion slots
Not available
PCIe x16 slots
Not available
Free expansion slots
Not available
Fan headers
29Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Fan Removal step 3: flip up the locking lever on each of the two fan connectors. Counts physical connectors, not fan rotors.
Overclocking in BIOS
Not available

Processor

Processor
Apple M5 Ultra1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026
Processor brand
Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026
Processor codename
Not available
Core configuration
Core typeCountCore
Super10Super
Performance20Performance
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026M5 Ultra Chip section: base 30-core CPU with 10 super and 20 performance cores. 36-core CPU / 80-core GPU upgrade excluded.
CPU cores
30
Performance cores
20
Efficiency cores
0
Threads
3019Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-ultra-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Spec page lists M5 Ultra 30C64G with 30 cores and 30 threads. Apple lists 10 super cores and 20 performance cores and no thread count.
Max core turbo clock
Not available
L3 cache
Not available
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)
Not available
Peak CPU power (configured)
Not available
Unlocked multiplier
Not available
NPU performance
Not available
Integrated GPU
Apple M5 Ultra 64-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

Cooling

CPU cooler
Air9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Fan procedure, Removal steps 1–5. Describes the fan attached to the thermal module and two fan flex cables. This fan-and-heat-sink arrangement supports air cooling. No chassis-fan count or location is inferred.
CPU cooler model
Not available
Radiator size
Not available
Radiator position
Not available
Case fans
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

Graphics

Discrete GPU
No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026The M5 Ultra SoC contains the published 64-core integrated GPU. There is no discrete graphics board in the base configuration.
GPU
Not available
GPU brand
Not available
Graphics card
Not available
VRAM
Not available
VRAM type
Not available
GPU board power
Not available
GPU boost clock
Not available
Graphics card length
Not available
Graphics card thickness
Not available
GPU power connector
Not available

Memory

RAM
96GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026Memory: standard 96 GB for 30-core CPU / 64-core GPU. The purchase-time maximum is separately resolved from the live US configurator and exact orderable logic-board table. Installed reference memory remains 96 GB.
RAM type
LPDDR5X18Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026Memory section: M5 Ultra with 30-core CPU and 64-core GPU uses LPDDR5X-9600 on 8 channels, 96 GB as 8 x 12 GB. Tom's Hardware writes LPDDR5 in its spec table. The 1.2 TB/s bandwidth from Apple fits 9600 MT/s on a 1024-bit bus, not LPDDR5-6400.
Configured RAM speed
9,600MT/s18Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026Reported transfer rate from the same memory section. Apple does not publish it.
Rated kit speed
Not available
Memory kit
Not available
RAM upgrade
Integrated into chip package11Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-studio/m5-ultra-chip-30-core-cpu-64-core-gpu-256gb-memory-1tb-storageRead 8 October 2026Memory help panel explicitly says M-series chips include unified memory and that unified memory cannot be upgraded later. This is integrated memory with purchase-time capacity choices.
Memory slots
Not available
RAM slots
Not available
Free RAM slots
Not available
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
Not available

Storage

Storage
1TB
Installed drives
Capacity (GB)
1,000
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026M5 Ultra Storage: standard 1 TB SSD equals 1000 decimal GB. Interface and PCIe generation are not named, so those cells are omitted.
Storage slots and bays
Not available
M.2 slots
Not available
Free M.2 slots
Not available
Free drive bays
Not available
Fastest storage-slot PCIe generation
Not available

Power supply

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
Proprietary10Owner'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.
PSU efficiency
Not available
Modular cables
Not available
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.
ATX version
Not available
Native 12V-2x6 cable
Not available

Ports

User-facing I/O position
Front4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026
User-facing ports
TypeVersionCountMax stated link rate (Gbps)Thunderbolt or USB4
USB-CThunderbolt 52120Thunderbolt 5
SD cardSDXC UHS-II1Not availableNot 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.
Rear ports
TypeVersionCountMax stated link rate (Gbps)Thunderbolt or USB4DP Alt ModeConnected to
USB-CThunderbolt 54120Thunderbolt 5YesMotherboard
USB-AUSB 325Not availableNot availableMotherboard
HDMIHDMI 2.11Not availableNot availableNot availableMotherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)10Gb Ethernet110Not availableNot availableMotherboard
3.5 mm audioHigh-impedance headphone support1Not availableNot availableNot availableMotherboard
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.
User-facing USB ports
2
User-facing USB-C ports
2
Rear USB ports
6
Thunderbolt
Yes
Ethernet speed
10Gbps
Discrete GPU output ports
0

Wireless

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Mac Studio (2026 M5 Ultra) named in table with ax@6 GHz, ax@5 GHz and ax@2.4 GHz. Frequency support only is used. Table does not name be maximum data rates. 6 GHz regional availability remains conditional.
Wi-Fi module
Apple N11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026
Wi-Fi antenna
Internal13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127359Read 8 October 2026Antenna 1 procedure mounts its coaxial cable in the logic-board channel inside the housing. Antennas 2 and 3 also appear in the internal repair sequence. No external antenna accessory is used.
Bluetooth
61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026
Ethernet controller
Realtek 812718Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026System Information on the 2026 Mac Studio shows a PCIe Realtek 8127 10 Gb Ethernet controller. The article tested M5 Max and M5 Ultra units. Both use Ethernet board 923-15286.

Camera and audio

Webcam
Not available
Built-in speaker drivers
110Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 34 lists one Speaker 923-12475.
Total speaker power
Not available
Microphones
020Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-ultra-30-core-cpu-64-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sound section lists Microphone: None and Sound In: None.
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.

Lighting

RGB lighting
No19Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-ultra-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table lists Decor Lights: No.
Lit parts
Not available
Lighting standard
Not available
Lighting software
Not available

Software

Operating system
macOS 27 Golden Gate3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/the-new-mac-mini-and-mac-studio-are-available-todayRead 5 October 2026Available-today publication explicitly names recently released macOS 27.
OS family
macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026
Control software
Not available

Upgradeability

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.
Max graphics card length
Not available
Max CPU cooler height
Not available
Warranty kept after upgrade
Not available

Measured performance

Cinebench 2024 single-core
Not available
Cinebench 2024 multi-core
Not available
Geekbench single-core
4,294points24Measurementeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-ultra-30-core-cpu-64-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Mac17,15, calculated by EveryMac. Not a controlled review test. Mixed macOS and Geekbench 6 versions. The identifier also covers the 36-core CPU option, so the multi-core average is not stored.
Geekbench multi-core
Not available
3DMark Time Spy graphics
Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad
Not available
SSD sequential read (measured)
Not available
Game frame rates
Not available

Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per load
Not available
Highest measured fan noise
Not available
Measured fan noise at idle
Not available
CPU temperature in stress test
Not available
CPU clock in stress test
Not available
GPU temperature while gaming
Not available

Measured power

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Power draw idle
Not available
Power draw gaming
Not available
Power draw max
Not available
Power draw sleep or off
Not available
Sustained CPU power (measured)
Not available
GPU power while gaming (measured)
Not available

Certifications

ENERGY STAR
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026
EPEAT
Gold14Certification listepeat.net/product-details/b7767848d6244b3ba2ee18f79d399fb4Read 8 October 2026Active US registration for Apple Mac Studio (M 5 Max, M 5 Ultra), model identifiers A3545/A3546, registered 23 September 2026. Covers the 2026 family and selected US configuration. Certification registry takes precedence over CDW reporting EPEAT Compliant No.
Copilot+ PC
No23Maker 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.
Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)
Not available
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
Mac Studio, Power cord1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026
Included extras
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year5Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US Apple One-Year Limited Warranty for Mac products. Current version applies from April 22, 2022. Manufacturer warranty, separate from statutory rights.
Warranty service
Carry-in, Mail-in5Maker 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.

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