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

About this Mac Pro

The Apple Mac Pro “M2 Ultra” with a 24-core CPU and 60-core GPU, was introduced on June 5, 2023. While retaining the external design of its 2019 predecessors, this model features a complete internal overhaul, transitioning from Intel to Apple Silicon, specifically the M2 Ultra chip. This change results in a notable reduction in internal expansion capabilities compared to earlier models. 

The M2 Ultra processor in this Mac Pro operates at approximately 3.68 GHz and includes 24 cores (16 performance cores and eight efficiency cores), a 60-core GPU, a 32-core Neural Engine, and a Media Engine for enhanced video encoding and decoding. The system comes with 64 GB of unified onboard RAM and a 1 TB SSD, which can be upgraded later. The RAM options at purchase can be expanded to 128 GB or 192 GB for additional costs, but it’s not user-upgradable post-purchase. 

For display support, this Mac Pro can handle up to eight 4K displays, six 6K displays, or three 8K displays simultaneously, thanks to its robust GPU. The external connectivity includes a variety of ports: two Thunderbolt 4 ports on the top, four Thunderbolt 4 ports on the back, two USB-A ports, two HDMI ports, two 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. It also supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.  

Internally, the Mac Pro offers additional connectivity options, including one USB-A port, two Serial ATA ports, and several PCI Express slots for further expansion. These slots include one half-length x4 PCI Express Gen 3 slot and six full-length PCI Express Gen 4 slots, providing substantial room for additional hardware. 

The Mac Pro “M2 Ultra” is housed in a tower form factor, similar to the Mac Pro 2023 models, and weighs approximately 37.2 lbs (16.86 kg). It runs on macOS 13.4 and supports various virtualization options for running Windows.

In terms of performance, reviews highlight the impressive capabilities of the M2 Ultra chip, especially for tasks like video editing, photo editing, and other demanding creative work. The combination of high-performance CPU cores, a powerful GPU, and a large amount of unified memory makes this Mac Pro a formidable machine for professional use. However, the lack of user-upgradable components post-purchase is a notable departure from previous Mac Pro models, which offered more flexibility in this regard.