Pro Desktop · Apple Silicon · 2025
Mac Studio (M4 Max / M3 Ultra)
The compact pro desktop reaches absurd heights: an M3 Ultra option with up to 512 GB of unified memory, aimed squarely at running giant AI models locally.
First Mac configurable with up to 512 GB of unified memory.
Mac Studio (M4 Max / M3 Ultra): key facts
When was the Mac Studio (M4 Max / M3 Ultra) released?
The Mac Studio (M4 Max / M3 Ultra) arrived on March 12, 2025.
How much did the Mac Studio (M4 Max / M3 Ultra) cost?
The Mac Studio (M4 Max / M3 Ultra) launched at $1,999 in 2025, about $2,019 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple M4 Max / M3 Ultra at 4.50 GHz, 36 GB RAM, 512 GB storage, External display.
Why does the Mac Studio (M4 Max / M3 Ultra) matter?
First Mac configurable with up to 512 GB of unified memory.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple M4 Max / M3 Ultra · 4.50 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 32 |
| Memory (RAM) | 36 GB (up to 512 GB) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Display | External |
| GPU | Apple up to 80-core GPU |
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, 10GbE, USB-A, HDMI, SD |
| Weight | 3.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 19.7×19.7×9.5 cm |
| Operating system | macOS 15 Sequoia |
| Released | March 12, 2025 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $1,999 |
How the Mac Studio (M4 Max / M3 Ultra) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 0.4× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 4.50 GHz, the clock is roughly 0.7× 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 2025, about $2,019 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?
Half a terabyte of unified memory lets it hold enormous language models entirely on-chip.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11