Apple Mac Studio with M3 Ultra

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Apple Mac Studio with M3 Ultra
Key Features
  • Apple M3 Ultra 32-Core CPU
  • 512GB Unified RAM | 4TB SSD
  • 80-Core GPU | 32-Core Neural Engine
  • UHS-II SDXC Card Reader
Built with an M3 Ultra 32-core processor, 512GB of unified memory, and a 4TB SSD, the compact Apple Mac Studio is the ultimate pro desktop, delivering unprecedented power for the most demanding professionals. Whether you're loading massive datasets for large language models, editing a feature film, or composing a symphony, the M3 Ultra does it all. It supports up to 24 streams of 8K ProRes video playback, up to 8 displays at 4K and 6K, and H.264, HEVC, and ProRes encoding and decoding. Compared to the M1 Ultra, the M3 Ultra delivers up to 1.8x faster CPU performance and up to 2.6x faster GPU-based graphics rendering.
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Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Overview

Built with an M3 Ultra 32-core processor, 512GB of unified memory, and a 4TB SSD, the compact Apple Mac Studio is the ultimate pro desktop, delivering unprecedented power for the most demanding professionals. Whether you're loading massive datasets for large language models, editing a feature film, or composing a symphony, the M3 Ultra does it all. It supports up to 24 streams of 8K ProRes video playback, up to 8 displays at 4K and 6K, and H.264, HEVC, and ProRes encoding and decoding. Compared to the M1 Ultra, the M3 Ultra delivers up to 1.8x faster CPU performance and up to 2.6x faster GPU-based graphics rendering.

Quickly transfer massive files to the system with the two front-facing Thunderbolt 5 ports and four rear-facing Thunderbolt 5 ports. The rear panel also includes two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) support and a built-in 10Gb Ethernet port allow you to connect to high-speed networks, while you can pair wireless peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and headsets via Bluetooth 5.3.

This Mac comes preloaded with macOS. Updates can be downloaded from Apple. Please check Apple's website for upgrade eligibility. Also, please note that a keyboard and mouse are not included.

M3 Ultra Performance
The M3 Ultra is Apple's most advanced chip to date, delivering unprecedented power for the most demanding professionals. Whether you're loading massive datasets for large language models, editing a feature film, or composing a symphony, this chip does it all. It supports up to 24 streams of 8K ProRes video playback and up to 8 displays, plus H.264, HEVC, and ProRes encoding and decoding, and more. When compared to the Mac Studio with M1 Ultra, the M3 Ultra delivers up to 1.8x faster CPU performance for intense workflows and up to 2.6x faster GPU-based graphics rendering. When compared to the Mac Studio with an M1 Max, the M3 Ultra features up to 2.1x faster CPU performance and up to 3.5x faster graphics with hardware-accelerated ray tracing.
Apple Intelligence: Work Smarter
Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With enhanced privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data—not even Apple.
Siri
Siri can help you like never before, drawing on your personal context by using the information on your device to help find what you're looking for—like a presentation file shared with you in an email weeks ago. Siri can even tap into ChatGPT to bring answers right to you. No account needed.
Writing Tools
Use Apple Intelligence to proofread your text and rewrite different versions until the tone and wording are just right, and summarize selected text with a click. Or use Compose to tap directly into ChatGPT to create content from scratch.
Priority Messages
Get time-sensitive messages at the top of your inbox—like an invitation for a meeting in an hour or a contract that needs your signature by midnight. And Mail summarizes messages so you can get the gist of an email without even opening it.
Great Powers Come with Great Privacy
Apple Intelligence is designed to protect your privacy at every step. It's integrated into the core of your Mac through on-device processing. So it's aware of your personal information without collecting your personal information. And with groundbreaking Private Cloud Compute, Apple Intelligence can draw on larger server-based models, running on Apple silicon, to handle more complex requests for you while protecting your privacy.
Fits Right In

Thanks to the power and efficiency of Apple Silicon, Mac Studio lets M3 Ultra—and your imagination—run unrestrained within an unbelievably small footprint. Designed to fit perfectly under most displays, putting tremendous power and connectivity within arm's reach, Mac Studio is a high-performance computer unlike any other.
Plays It Cool and Quiet
Within the 7.7"-square Mac Studio enclosure lies a thermal system designed to let M3 Ultra fly through intensive tasks at lightning-fast speeds. Even with so much incredible power, Mac Studio stays quiet, so it never interferes with your workflow.
Powerful Connections
Create the studio of your dreams with unmatched versatility. Mac Studio features Thunderbolt 5 with transfer rates up to 120 Gb/s—three times faster than Thunderbolt 4—and supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3. Drive external displays, directly offload SDXC cards, connect high-speed peripherals, or use an external chassis for PCIe expansion to build your ideal creative playground.
Ports and Connectivity
On its front, the Mac Studio has two Thunderbolt 5 ports and a UHS-II SDXC card reader. Its rear ports include four Thunderbolt 5 ports, two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, a 10Gb Ethernet jack, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Studio Display and Mac Studio: Dream Team
Mac Studio was designed to pair with Apple's Studio Display, an expansive 27" 5K Retina display. Together they're the ultimate studio setup.
Transform Your Studio
With its compact form factor and abundance of ports, Mac Studio lets you reimagine your workspace and unleash your creativity. Connect up to eight displays with the M3 Ultra.
Accessories That Work Like Magic
Magic accessories are wireless, rechargeable, precise, and designed to work seamlessly with one another. Take your creativity to the next level by adding Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, or Magic Keyboard with Touch ID.
macOS: Let Your Pro Apps Fly
macOS is designed to be powerful and intuitive, and to make the most of Apple silicon. Choose from tens of thousands of apps optimized for the incredible graphics, memory, and machine learning capabilities of Apple silicon—including powerful AI-ready and pro apps like Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve Studio, and Adobe Photoshop.
Display Support
The M3 Ultra supports up to eight simultaneous displays with up to 6K resolution at 60 Hz or 4K resolution at up to 144 Hz. Or, connect up to four displays with up to 8K resolution at 60 Hz or 4K resolution at up to 240 Hz. Thunderbolt 5 natively supports DisplayPort 2.1 over USB-C, while HDMI supports one 8K/60 Hz or 4K/240 Hz display with Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), HDR, and multichannel audio.

Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Specs

Key Specs
Processor
Apple M3 Ultra
GPU
Apple (80-Core)
Installed RAM
512 GB
Total Installed Storage
4 TB
Inputs/Outputs
6x USB-C (Thunderbolt 5)
2x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Display I/O
1x HDMI 2.1 Output
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
Keyboard
No
Pointing Device
No
Operating System
macOS
Performance
Processor
Apple M3 Ultra
CPU
32-Core:
Performance (24 Cores)
Efficiency (8 Cores)
Dedicated AI Cores
Yes
GPU
Apple (80-Core)
Installed RAM
512 GB
RAM Type
Unified Memory
RAM Configuration / Capacity
Onboard Only/Not Upgradeable
Storage and Expansion
Total Installed Storage
4 TB
Storage Drive Type
1x 4 TB / Integrated NVMe SSD
PCI Expansion
No
Inputs / Outputs
Inputs/Outputs
6x USB-C (Thunderbolt 5) / Supports Power Delivery
2x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Display I/O
1x HDMI 2.1 Output
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
Network I/O
1x RJ45 (10 GbE)
Built-In Speakers
Yes
Built-In Microphones
No
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Communications
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MU-MIMO Support
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
Keyboard & Mouse
Keyboard
No
Pointing Device
No
General
Power Supply
480 W with IEC
Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Operating Conditions
50 to 95°F / 10 to 35°C at 5 to 95% Humidity
Certifications
ENERGY STAR
Dimensions
7.7 x 7.7 x 3.7" / 19.6 x 19.6 x 9.4 cm
Weight
8 lb / 3.6 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
13.935 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.6 x 11.7 x 9.4"

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