Apple Mac Studio Desktop Apple M5 Ultra 96GB Unified Memory 1TB SSD in Silver - MHL74LL/A

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Apple MHL74LL/A Mac Studio Desktop Apple M5 Ultra 96GB Unified Memory 1TB SSD in Silver
Brawn of a new age. Apple Mac Studio with M5 Ultra MHL74LL/A is an ultimate pro desktop built for creators, developers, engineers, AI researchers, data scientists, video professionals, and 3D artists. Its compact silver aluminum enclosure houses a 30-core CPU, 64-core GPU with Neural Accelerators and hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and a 32-core Neural Engine. Paired with 96GB of unified memory and 1.2TB/s of memory bandwidth, this configuration puts substantial local compute power within reach for demanding production environments.
Move from ambitious ideas to finished work across disciplines. Mac Studio is equipped for color grading uncompressed 8K footage, compiling complex code, rendering intricate 3D scenes, running computational fluid dynamics, and analyzing scientific datasets. It can also take on local frontier-class language models, AI training and inference, effects work, and other sustained workloads that call for close cooperation across CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine resources. Fast internal solid-state storage keeps applications, project files, media, datasets, and models close at hand.
Apple silicon hardware and macOS form an integrated platform for professional video, graphics, development, creative, and AI applications. A dedicated Media Engine accelerates H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW workflows while also supporting AV1 decode. For intelligent workflows, the GPU's Neural Accelerators, the 32-core Neural Engine, unified memory, and macOS frameworks support private on-device processing. Apple Intelligence adds system-level capabilities, subject to supported languages, regions, software versions, and feature availability.1
Extensive connectivity makes Mac Studio ready to anchor an editing suite, development station, visualization environment, or technical lab. Six Thunderbolt 5 ports support high-speed storage, displays, docks, external PCIe expansion, genlock workflows, and linked systems, while built-in HDMI 2.1, 10Gb Ethernet, USB-A, SDXC UHS-II, and headphone connections keep essential gear accessible. M5 Ultra can drive up to eight external displays for expansive monitoring and multitasking.2 The enclosure is designed to fit beneath most displays, and Apple's internal thermal system helps sustain intensive performance without distracting noise.
Key Features
M5 Ultra Architecture
M5 Ultra combines two M5 Max systems-on-a-chip into one SoC, allowing its compute, graphics, and machine learning resources to work through a unified design. The shared memory pool avoids separate CPU and GPU allocations, while high-bandwidth access helps large models, effects-heavy timelines, complex scenes, and substantial datasets move efficiently between processing engines.
Advanced Local AI Workflows
Purpose-built AI resources extend across the GPU, Neural Engine, unified memory, and macOS software frameworks. That foundation can support local language-model use, image generation, agentic workflows, coding agents, AI-assisted video selection, and rotoscoping while keeping compatible processing on the device.
Dedicated Media Engine
Specialized media hardware includes two video decode engines, four video encode engines, and four ProRes encode and decode engines. Video teams can accelerate supported H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW tasks in hardware, with AV1 decoding available for compatible media.
Thunderbolt 5 for Expanded Studios
With four Thunderbolt 5 connections at the rear and two at the front, high-bandwidth peripherals can become part of a flexible workspace. Support for storage arrays, external PCIe chassis, synchronized displays through genlock, and daisy-chained equipment helps the desktop adapt to specialized production setups. Thunderbolt 5 and RDMA also make low-latency distributed AI inference across multiple Mac Studio systems possible.
macOS Optimized for Apple Silicon
macOS is designed around Apple silicon, helping professional creative, video, graphics, development, and AI applications take advantage of the system's integrated hardware. Built-in accessibility tools include VoiceOver, Voice Control, Switch Control, Live Captions, Personal Voice, and options for motion, display, and text.
Features
M5 Ultra Professional Performance
A 30-core CPU, 64-core GPU, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and 32-core Neural Engine handle intensive compute and graphics work.
1.2TB/s Unified Memory Bandwidth
High-throughput memory access supports large datasets, detailed scenes, effects work, and local models.
96GB Unified Memory
A large shared memory pool serves the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine without separate allocations.
1TB SSD
Fast solid-state storage provides space for applications, project files, media, datasets, and models.3
Media Engine
Hardware acceleration speeds supported H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW workflows and includes AV1 decode.
Multi-Display Support
Create expansive editing, development, visualization, and monitoring spaces with as many as eight external displays.2
Six Thunderbolt 5 Ports
Connect compatible storage, displays, docks, and PCIe expansion at speeds up to 120Gb/s where specified.
Professional I/O
Built-in SDXC UHS-II, HDMI 2.1, 10Gb Ethernet, two USB-A ports, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack connect essential studio gear.
Apple N1 Wireless Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread networking technology provide current wireless options.4
Compact Thermal Design
The aluminum desktop fits beneath most displays while its cooling system is engineered for quiet, sustained operation.
On-Device AI Platform
Neural Accelerators, unified memory, the Neural Engine, and macOS frameworks power compatible local AI applications.
Clustered Compute
Thunderbolt 5 and RDMA support link multiple Mac Studio systems for distributed AI inference.
macOS
Software built for Apple silicon supports professional video, graphics, development, AI, and creative applications.
Environmental Progress
Mac Studio uses 35% recycled content by device weight,5 sources 40% of manufacturing electricity from renewable electricity, and comes in 100% fiber-based packaging.6
ENERGY STAR Certified
Mac Studio uses 60% less energy than the ENERGY STAR requirement.
Footnotes
1 Apple Intelligence features are subject to supported devices, languages, regions, software versions, and release timing.
2 Maximum display count depends on display resolution, refresh rate, connection type, and port combination.
3 Available storage capacity is less than the stated capacity after formatting and system use.
4 Wi-Fi 7 requires compatible networking equipment; wireless performance and availability depend on local conditions and regulatory support.
5 The 35% recycled-content figure measures certified recycled material relative to device mass and excludes packaging and in-box accessories.
6 The 100% fiber-based packaging calculation is based on US retail packaging by weight and excludes adhesives, inks, and coatings.
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Specifications
General
Color
Silver
Operating System
macOS
Desktop Type
Mini Desktop
Power Supply
480W
Memory Technology
Unified Memory
Media Card Reader
SD Card Reader
Operating System Platform
Apple
In the Box
Mac Studio, Power Cord
Device Type
Desktop
Line Voltage
100-240V AC
Frequency
50Hz To 60Hz, Single Phase
Operating Temperature
50 Degrees To 95 Degrees F (10 Degrees To 35 Degrees C)
Operating Humidity
5% To 90% Noncondensing
Operating Altitude
Tested Up To 16,400 Feet (5000 Meters)
Supported Displays
Supports Up To Eight External Displays
Input Devices
No
Maximum Continuous Power (W)
480W
Storage Temperature
-40 Degrees To 116 Degrees F (-40 Degrees To 47 Degrees C)
Series
Mac Studio
Energy Star
Yes
Display
Display Type
Display Not Included
Monitor
No
Touch Enabled
No
Touch Screen
No
Performance
Motherboard
Apple Integrated SoC
Processor Manufacturer
Apple
Processor Model
Apple M5 Ultra
Processor Type
M5 Ultra
Processor Core
30
Graphics Card (GPU)
Apple M5 Ultra Chip (64-Core)
Keyboard/Touchpad
Pointing Device
No
Keyboard
No
Backlit Keyboard
No
Storage
Optical Drive
No
Hard Drive Size
1TB
Storage Type
SSD
Hard Drive Technology
SSD
Recordable DVD Drive
No
Storage Size
1TB
Communication
Webcam
No
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 6
Wi-Fi Type
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Audio
Audio
Built-In Speaker, 3.5 mm Headphone Jack With Advanced Support For High-Impedance Headphones, HDMI Port Supports Multichannel Audio Output
Memory
RAM
96GB
RAM Expandable To
No
System Memory (RAM)
96GB
Interfaces/Ports
Interfaces/Ports
2 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Ports (Up To 120Gb/s), 1 x SDXC Card Slot (UHS-II), 1 x 3.5 mm Headphone Jack, 1 x 10Gb Ethernet Port, 1 x HDMI 2.1 Port, 2 x USB 3 (USB-A) Ports (Up To 5Gb/s), 4 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Ports (Up To 120Gb/s)
HDMI Output
Yes
CPU Performance
NPU
Yes
NPU Manufacturer
Apple
NPU Name
32-Core Neural Engine
GPU Performance
Graphics Card Memory
Shared
Warranty Information
Labor Warranty
1 Year Limited
Parts Warranty
1 Year Limited
Approximate Weight
Package Weight (lbs)
8