Learn about the features, specifications, design, and cost of the Apple Mac Studio.
The newest desktop Mac from Apple is the Mac Studio. The M1 Max or the new M1 Ultra chipset powers Mac Studio, which is aimed for those who want greater power in a smaller package than the Mac Pro.
APPLE MAC STUDIO SPECS
- Starting price: $1,999 for M1 Max; $3,999 for M1 Ultra
- CPU: M1 Max (10-core; 24-core GPU); M1 Ultra (20-core; 48-core GPU)
- Memory: 32GB, 64GB, 128GB (M1 Ultra only)
- Storage: 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB
- Dimensions: 7.3 x 7.3 x 3.7 inches
- Weight: 5.9 pounds (M
The 27-inch Studio Display, which was also unveiled at Apple’s Peek Performance event today, is compatible with Mac Studio (March 8).
Mac Studio’s CPU and GPU are both much quicker than the most powerful 27-inch iMac powered by Apple hardware, according to Apple’s marketing materials. There are certain combinations of Mac Pro that Mac Studio can outperform, according to Apple.
In terms of features and price, what can you anticipate from the new Mac Studio desktop? Based on Apple’s announcements, this is everything we know about Mac Studio.
Apple Studio’s cost and availability were not immediately available.
The Mac Studio’s performance comes with a cost, although one that is much less than that of the Mac Pro. With an M1 Max processor, a Mac Studio may be had for as little as $1,999. With a 10-core CPU and 24-core GPU, 32GB of unified memory and a 512GB SSD, this model is the most powerful ever.
Additional $200 is added to the Mac Studio’s pricing when the M1 Max’s GPU is upgraded to 32 cores. With a 48- or 64-core GPU, you may also increase the number of CPU cores to 20. The neural engine of the M1 Max now has 32 cores, up from the basic model’s 16 cores, in the last two versions. The M1 Max-powered variant from Apple supports up to 8TB of storage.
From $3,999 and up, the M1 Ultra-powered Mac Studio offers 1TB of storage and 64GB of RAM. The M1 Ultra machine comes with 128GB of memory as standard, and you can add up to 8TB of storage if you so choose. A 48-core GPU in an M1 Ultra costs $1,000 more than a 32-core GPU in the standard configuration.
Starting today, you may preorder the Mac Studio. When the new desktop hits the market, Apple will also begin selling their new Studio Display.
Design for Apple’s Macintosh Studio software
When you think of the Apple Mac Studio, think of it as a Mac mini that has been performing some stretching exercises. In comparison to the Mac mini, the Mac Studio has a 3.7-inch height, which is more than 2 inches higher than the mini’s 7.7-inch base. In spite of this, Apple claims that the Mac Studio is small enough to fit into most workstations and even beneath a display. The 20.8 x 17.7 x 8.58-inch Mac Pro tower, on the other hand, is a lot less noticeable.
The Mac Studio’s thermal system employs a double-sided fan to draw in fresh air from the bottom of the desktop. To exit the Studio, air must first pass past the power supply and via a thermal module before exiting through the back exhaust panel. We’ll have to put the Mac Studio through its paces to see whether Apple’s assertion that the sound of any fans is negligible is true.
performance of the Apple Mac Studio
The performance of the Mac Studio is a major selling point, especially because Apple touts it as the superior system over the iMac. (At the same time, Apple eliminated the 27-inch iMac from its portfolio and introduced the Mac Studio to its product line.)
Obviously, we’ll have to verify this for ourselves, but based on Apple’s earlier boasts about the Mac Studio, we have great hopes for the new system. CPU performance on the M1 Max-powered Mac Studio exceeds that of the fastest 27-inch iMac by 2.5 times. It is also claimed that the graphics performance of the M1 Max-powered Mac Studio is 80 percent quicker than that of a 16-core Xeon Mac Pro.
However, the Mac Studio with the M1 Ultra processor is expected to be the true workhorse. The 27-inch iMac’s CPU is 3.8 times quicker, while the graphics are 4.5 times faster. 90 percent quicker than the Mac Pro’s 16-core Xeon and 60 percent faster than the 28-core Xeon.
Connectivity to the Apple Studio on a Mac
Various Apple silicon models have different connectors on the Mac Studio’s front panel. There are two Thunderbolt 4 ports on the M1 Ultra Mac Studio, whereas there are two USB-C ports on the M1 Max’s front panel. For transferring data, photographs, and movies, both models include an SD card slot on the front.
Ports on the rear of the Mac Studio are the same regardless of the model you choose. At the bottom of the laptop are four Thunderbolt 4, two USB-A ports and an HDMI port. You can also put in either headphones or speakers via the headphone/speaker socket. In addition to four Pro Display XDRs, the Mac Studio can power a 4K TV.
Additionally, the Mac Studio has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 built in.
prognosis for Apple’s Mac Studio
Apple’s desktop lineup has undergone a significant transformation with the introduction of the Mac Studio. One of Apple’s all-in-one computers had previously filled the gap between the Mac mini and the Mac Pro. Consumers may be happy with the iMac, but those who use it for both work and leisure may need a more powerful machine.
That’s where Mac Studio comes in. When we have an opportunity to try out Apple’s new desktop, we’ll know how well it performs.