Mac Studio M4 Max, 2025

This configure-to-order Mac Studio is built with a 4.5 GHz Apple M4 Max processor, which integrates a 16-core CPU (12 performance, 4 efficiency), a 40-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. A Media Engine is included for hardware-accelerated video encoding and decoding. The base configuration for this model includes 36 GB of unified memory and a 512 GB removable SSD. On the front, it offers two USB-C ports and an SDXC (UHS-II) card slot. The rear I/O panel features four Thunderbolt 5 ports, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, 10-Gigabit Ethernet, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Wireless connectivity is provided by Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax). As with the rest of the line, peripherals are sold separately.

The upgraded Mac Studio M4 Max with 40-core GPU has received exceptional praise from professional reviewers for delivering remarkable performance improvements. The additional performance cores and enhanced GPU provide substantial benefits for demanding workflows, with critics noting significant improvements in multi-threaded performance and graphics processing. Professional video editors highlight its superior performance in 8K video editing, complex compositing, and real-time effects processing. The 40-core GPU delivers performance that approaches dedicated workstation graphics while maintaining the efficiency and quiet operation Apple is known for. Reviewers consistently praise the excellent value of the GPU upgrade, noting that the additional cores provide meaningful performance improvements for graphics-intensive applications. The enhanced ray tracing capabilities and improved media engines make it particularly attractive for modern creative workflows. Critics recommend this configuration as the optimal choice for professionals who need maximum M4 Max performance but don't require the extreme capabilities of the M3 Ultra models.