Apple Mac Studio “M2 Ultra” 24 CPU/60 GPU Specs

About this Mac Studio

Apple launched the Mac Studio M2 Ultra 24-Core CPU/60-Core GPU on June 5, 2023. This model features substantial improvements over its predecessor, with a more powerful processor, enhanced graphics capabilities, and better overall performance, making it ideal for professionals requiring high computational power and graphics performance.

The Mac Studio M2 Ultra is powered by a 64-bit Apple M2 Ultra processor with twenty-four cores, which includes sixteen performance cores and eight efficiency cores. The estimated clock speed is around 3.68 GHz, although this is pending confirmation. The model also features a 60-core GPU and a 32-core Neural Engine, alongside a Media Engine that provides hardware acceleration for video encoding and decoding, including support for multiple video formats. This configuration makes it highly capable of handling intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, video editing, and machine learning.

One of the standout features of this Mac Studio model is its memory bandwidth, which reaches 800 GB/s. This model ships with 64 GB of unified onboard RAM, which can be configured up to 192 GB at the time of purchase. This extensive RAM capacity ensures smooth multitasking and efficient handling of large datasets. The storage options start at 1 TB SSD, which, although reported as non-user accessible by Apple, can actually be removed and upgraded.

Connectivity options on the Mac Studio M2 Ultra are robust. The front panel includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports and an SDXC (UHS-II) card slot. On the back, there are four additional Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, a 10-Gigabit Ethernet port, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. This wide array of ports ensures compatibility with various peripherals and high-speed data transfer. The model also supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless connectivity.

The Mac Studio M2 Ultra supports multiple displays, with the ability to connect up to eight 4K displays, six 6K displays, or three 8K displays via Thunderbolt. This extensive display support makes it an excellent choice for professionals who require a multi-monitor setup for their workflows. The integrated 60-core GPU ensures that all connected displays run smoothly without performance degradation.

Physically, the Mac Studio maintains its compact cuboid form factor, measuring 3.7 x 7.7 x 7.7 inches and weighing around 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg). This compact design allows it to fit comfortably on most desks without occupying much space, while still delivering exceptional performance. The model comes without a display, keyboard, or mouse, offering flexibility for users to choose their preferred peripherals.

The standard storage is a 1 TB SSD, with options to upgrade to 2 TB, 4 TB, or 8 TB at the time of purchase. This ensures that users can tailor the storage capacity to their specific needs, whether for large media files or extensive project data. External storage options are also available, supported by the Thunderbolt ports, providing further expandability.

The Mac Studio M2 Ultra ships with macOS 13.4 (22F2073) pre-installed and is capable of running the latest macOS versions. For those who need to run Windows applications, virtualization solutions are available, though the model does not support native Windows installation. This flexibility ensures that users can run a wide range of software required for their work.