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M5 Ultra Mac Studio Could Launch in 2026 With Up to 768GB of RAM
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple plans to release a new Mac Studio featuring the M5 Ultra chip later this year, marking the final M5 series chip before transitioning to the M6 and M7 families.
- The M5 Ultra chip is expected to have around 36 CPU cores and 80 GPU cores, similar to the current M3 Ultra, with potential support for up to 768GB of unified memory, though supply constraints may limit this option.
- The Mac Studio refresh, initially slated for early 2026, was delayed due to memory chip supply issues and price increases, with an anticipated launch possibly around October 2026.
- Recent price hikes have significantly increased the cost of the Mac Studio, with the 96GB RAM model rising from $3,999 to $5,299, and higher RAM configurations potentially exceeding $10,000.
- Apple has temporarily reduced higher-tier Mac options, currently offering the M3 Ultra Mac Studio only with 96GB RAM after removing the 512GB RAM model in March.
