Pro Desktop · Apple Silicon · 2022
Mac Studio (M1 Max/Ultra)
A pro desktop the size of a tall Mac mini, slotting between the mini and Mac Pro. The M1 Ultra glued two Max dies into one 20-core monster feeding a 64-core GPU.
First M1 Ultra: two M1 Max dies fused via Apple’s UltraFusion interconnect.
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Mac Studio (M1 Max/Ultra): key facts
When was the Mac Studio (M1 Max/Ultra) released?
The Mac Studio (M1 Max/Ultra) arrived on March 18, 2022. Apple discontinued it in June 2023.
How much did the Mac Studio (M1 Max/Ultra) cost?
The Mac Studio (M1 Max/Ultra) launched at $1,999 in 2022, about $2,139 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple M1 Max / M1 Ultra at 3.20 GHz, 32 GB RAM, 512 GB storage, External display.
Why does the Mac Studio (M1 Max/Ultra) matter?
First M1 Ultra: two M1 Max dies fused via Apple’s UltraFusion interconnect.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple M1 Max / M1 Ultra · 3.20 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 20 |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB (up to 128 GB) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Display | External |
| GPU | Apple up to 64-core GPU |
| Ports | 4× Thunderbolt 4, 10GbE, USB-A, HDMI, SD |
| Weight | 3.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 19.7×19.7×9.5 cm |
| Operating system | macOS 12 Monterey |
| Released | March 18, 2022 |
| Discontinued | June 2023 |
| Launch price | $1,999 |
How the Mac Studio (M1 Max/Ultra) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 0.5× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 3.20 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.0× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 131,000 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $1,999 in 2022, about $2,139 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
UltraFusion let two chips behave as one so seamlessly that software needed no rewrite.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11