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Configuration matches the reference 30 CPU/64 GPU/96 GB/1 TB, not a custom memory or GPU upgrade."}},{"url":"https://www.apple.com/de/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultra/","kind":"press_release","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["launch_price_eur"],"notes":{"launch_price_eur":"German 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."}},{"url":"https://data.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.json?model_number=A3546","kind":"certification_list","accessed":"2026-10-10","fields":["psu_w"],"notes":{"psu_w":"Record 4693499 Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) A3546 lists internal power supply rated power 480 W. Its UPC list includes 195951078977 of this model. 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