The latest Mac Studio is described as a “performance powerhouse” and will be offered with either the M2 Max or M2 Ultra chips.It has 12 CPU cores, up to a 38-core GPU, and a maximum of 96GB unified memory that supports 400GB/s of memory bandwidth.The more powerful M2 Ultra model increased that difference to six times.
The M2 Ultra is a new chip that can support up to 24 CPU cores, a 76-core GPU, and 192GB of unified memory boasting 800GB/s memory bandwidth. Both the M2 Max and M2 Ultra models feature higher-bandwidth HDMI to support 8K resolution at up to 240Hz refresh rates.The new Mac Studios retain the original model’s design, with four Thunderbolt 4 ports, a 10Gbps Ethernet port, an HDMI port, two USB-A and two USB-C ports, and an SD card slot.In the US, the new Mac Studio is now available to order at $1,999 for general customers and $1,799 for students and educational institutions.
However, the changes are not limited to the internals, with the Mac Pro getting eight Thunderbolt 4 ports, six on the rear and two on top — double the previous number. In addition, it offers seven PCIe gen4 expansion slots to offer up to twice the speeds for digital signal processing cards, serial digital interface I/O cards, or additional network and storage components.That includes two higher-bandwidth HDMI ports supporting up toThe new Mac Pro in its tower enclosure will start at $6,999 in the US for general customers and $6,599 for students and educators.The infographic below summarizes the 2023 Mac Pro with Apple Silicon announcement.