Mac Studio 2026: Apple Goes All In on Local AI With M5 Ultra
Apple’s new Mac Studio pairs M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips with up to 512GB of unified memory, targeting demanding local AI and creative workloads. The post Mac Studio 2026: Apple Goes All In on Local AI With M5 Ultra appeared first on TechRepublic .
Apple unveils the Mac Studio with powerful M5 Ultra chip for local AI processing. The new desktop computer offers up to 512GB of unified memory, catering to demanding AI and creative workloads. The M5 Max configuration features an 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU, while the M5 Ultra takes it a step further with a 36-core CPU, 80-core GPU and 512GB of memory.
Apple claims the M5 Ultra delivers 4.3 times the AI compute performance of the M3 Ultra. The system supports up to 33 simultaneous 8K ProRes 422 video streams and offers PCIe Gen 6 SSD technology for faster storage. Pricing starts at $2,499 for the M5 Max and $5,499 for the M5 Ultra model.
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