Apple M5 Ultra Mac Studio Review: The Mac Pro Isn't Dead, After All
In March 2026, Apple phased out the Mac Pro, unveiling the M5 Ultra Mac Studio. According to a review by PetaPixel on October 5, 2026, this powerful workstation is priced at $12,300 and comes equipped with an advanced M5 Ultra chip, boasting a 36-core CPU and an 80-core GPU. It also includes 256GB RAM and a 4TB SSD. A streamlined 512GB version will be released later for an added cost of $6,000. The device supports multiple connectivity options, features compact dimensions of 3.7 by 7.7 by 7.7 inches, and weighs around eight pounds. The review suggests the M5 Max model for general editing tasks.
Key facts
- Apple discontinued the Mac Pro in March
- The M5 Ultra Mac Studio reviewed costs $12,300
- The M5 Ultra has a 36-core CPU, 80-core GPU, 256GB memory, and 4TB SSD
- A 512GB memory option will be available in October 2026 for an additional $6,000
- The machine has six Thunderbolt 5 ports, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6
- It supports up to eight 5K displays, four at 5K/120Hz
- In DaVinci Resolve the M5 Ultra is twice as good as the M3 Ultra
- The M5 Max Mac Studio starts at $2,499
Entities
Artists
- Jeremy Gray
- Jordan Drake
Institutions
- Apple
- PetaPixel
- Puget Systems
- Canon
- Panasonic
- Sony
- Nikon
- AMD
- Intel
- NVIDIA
- Blackmagic
- DaVinci Resolve Studio
- Wired
- Nvidia
- Geekom
Locations
- United States
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