Mac Studio M3 Ultra, 2025

This Mac Studio model is driven by a 4.0 GHz Apple M3 Ultra processor, which contains a 28-core CPU (20 performance, 8 efficiency), a 60-core GPU, and a 32-core Neural Engine. It includes a Media Engine for hardware-accelerated video tasks. The system is configured with 96 GB of unified memory and a 1 TB SSD that is removable. Connectivity is state-of-the-art, featuring two front-facing Thunderbolt 5 ports and an SDXC (UHS-II) card slot. The rear panel provides four additional Thunderbolt 5 ports, two USB-A ports, an advanced HDMI 2.1 port, 10-Gigabit Ethernet, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax). In line with other models in the series, it is sold without peripherals.

The Mac Studio M3 Ultra has been heralded as Apple's most powerful desktop computer to date, receiving exceptional reviews from professional critics. The 28-core CPU delivers remarkable multithreaded performance, with early benchmarks showing significant improvements over the M2 Ultra in both single-core and multi-core tests. Reviewers consistently praise the enhanced performance per watt and the ability to handle the most demanding professional workloads with ease. The introduction of Thunderbolt 5 support across all ports is highlighted as a major advantage for future-proofing and high-bandwidth applications. Critics note the substantial improvements in AI and machine learning performance, with the 32-core Neural Engine delivering up to 16.9x faster token generation compared to the M1 Ultra. The system's ability to run large language models with over 600 billion parameters entirely in memory is particularly noteworthy. Professional video editors praise its enhanced 8K video handling capabilities and improved real-time rendering performance.