{"product_id":"mac-studio-18c-c-32c-g-36g-512gb-saf","title":"Mac Studio M5 Max | 18-core CPU, 32 core GPU | 36GB | 512GB","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eMac Studio. Frontier AI on your desk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eMac Studio is a tremendously powerful pro desktop for everything from AI inference on device to processing massive datasets. Mac Studio with M5 Max accelerates complex workflows, and four Thunderbolt 5 ports enable high-performance connectivity and expansion, so teams can build their ideal setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eM5 MAX CHIP — Tap into breakthrough performance with a next-generation CPU, a more powerful GPU with third-generation ray tracing, and a Neural Accelerator built into each GPU core. Teams get more power to write multi-threaded code, accelerate complex agentic workflows or run multiple data visualisation tools at once — with incredible energy efficiency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eMEMORY AND STORAGE — Ideal for developers, researchers and creative pros alike. Get up to 128GB unified memory and up to 614GB\/s memory bandwidth for more speed when processing massive datasets, complex 3D scenes and inference in AI workflows. And up to 2x faster storage\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexpedites tasks like dense file transfers and loading large projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eA POWERFUL PLATFORM FOR AI — Apple silicon, and every major component that powers it, is designed to run demanding AI workflows like using massive LLMs, directly on device. With Mac Studio, teams can complete AI tasks locally, reserving token budget for projects that require cloud models. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eSECURE BY DESIGN — Apple silicon helps protect even the most sensitive business data like IP and PII, so it remains private and on device. And it’s easy for IT teams to manage devices with native support for device management solutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ePOWERFUL CONNECTIONS — Features four Thunderbolt 5 ports with ultra-high bandwidth for connectivity and PCIe expansion. Includes two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, an SDXC card slot and a headphone jack. Connect up to five external displays, giving teams more room for collaboration or code review. With the Apple-designed N1 wireless chip for Wi Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eFITS RIGHT ON YOUR DESK — The compact 19.7 centimetre square Mac Studio fits perfectly under most displays. An advanced thermal system lets employees and their AI agents fly through intensive tasks while keeping Mac Studio quiet, so it never interferes with workflows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eROBUST MACOS — macOS runs apps lightning fast with its advanced operating system. It features Siri AI,\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e a capable assistant with personal context understanding and broad world knowledge, and Apple Intelligence\u003csup\u003e4\u003c\/sup\u003e seamlessly integrated into everyday apps and experiences. And with window tiling, Sidecar and more, employees can stay productive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eMAC + IPHONE — Mac works like magic with other Apple devices. Easily initiate AI tasks from your iPhone for your Mac Studio, enabling the same productivity, whether you’re at your desk or on the go.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eLegal (with Siri AI)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eConfigurable options are available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eTesting conducted by Apple in July 2026 using pre production Mac Studio systems with Apple M5 Ultra, 36 core CPU, 80 core GPU and 512GB of unified memory, as well as production Mac Studio systems with Apple M3 Ultra, 32 core CPU, 80 core GPU and 512GB of unified memory, and Mac Studio systems with Apple M1 Ultra, 20 core CPU, 64 core GPU and 128GB of unified memory, all configured with 8TB SSD. Tested with FIO 3.42, 1024KB request size, 10GB test file and IO depth=8. Mac Studio systems tested with an attached 5K display. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Mac Studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eWi Fi 7 availability varies by country. For more information, visit support.apple.com\/en-za\/148165.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eSiri AI will be available in beta later this year and requires an Apple Intelligence–enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English to start. Siri AI will not initially be available in the EU on iOS, iPadOS and watchOS. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eApple Intelligence is available with Siri and device language set to Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. 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