Apple Mac Studio "M1 Ultra" 20 CPU/64 GPU Specs
Identifiers: M1 Ultra, 2022 - BTO/CTO - Mac13,2 - A2615 - 3988
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Slotted between the diminutive, inexpensive Mac mini and the massive, expandable Mac Pro, the Mac Studio represents Apple's first foray into a mid-sized desktop system since the demise of the underappreciated Power Mac G4 Cube more than two decades earlier.
This specific configure-to-order high-end model -- the Mac Studio "M1 Ultra" 20-Core CPU/64-Core GPU -- features a 3.2 GHz Apple M1 Ultra processor -- essentially two M1 Max processors interconnected with "UltraFusion" technology -- with 20 cores (16 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores), a 64-core GPU, a 32-core Neural Engine, and a "Media Engine" that provides hardware acceleration for video encoding and decoding. Other custom configurations also are available, but if otherwise configured as the default, it is equipped with 64 GB of onboard RAM and a 1 TB SSD that Apple reports is "not user accessible" (but that actually is removable).
Connectivity includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports and an SDXC (UHS-II) card slot on the front and four Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, a 10-Gigabit Ethernet port, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack on the back. It has 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), too.
By default, the Mac Studio models are configured without a display, keyboard, or mouse/trackpad, but numerous Apple and third-party options are available.
Also see:
- What are all the differences between the Mac Studio "M1" (2022) models? Which is best for me? (In-Depth)
- What are the main differences between the Mac Studio "M1" (2022) models and the Mac mini available at the time the Mac Studio was released? (In-Depth)
- What are the "pros and cons" of the Mac Studio? Is it for me? (Quick Read)
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| Introduction Date: |
March 8, 2022 |
Discontinued Date: |
June 5, 2023 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
This model was introduced and made available for order on March 8, 2022. Orders started to arrive and it first was available in stores on March 18, 2022.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2022. |
| Processors: |
1 (20 Cores) |
Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| Geekbench 2 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 2 (64): |
N/A |
| Details: |
The Geekbench 2 benchmark does not support this Mac. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the Mac13,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
Geekbench 3 does not support this Mac. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the Mac13,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
| Details: |
Geekbench 3 does not support this Mac. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the Mac13,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 64-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
6195* |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
60,840* |
| Details: |
*The Geekbench 4 benchmark is running under the Rosetta 2 environment on this model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the Mac13,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
1757 |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
23322 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the Mac are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the Mac13,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Processor Speed: |
3.2 GHz |
Processor Type: |
Apple M1 Ultra |
| Details: |
This model is powered by a 64-bit Apple M1 Ultra processor (SoC) with twenty cores (16 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores). Apple does not provide a clockspeed, but third-party software reports that it runs around 3.2 GHz. It also has a 64-core GPU, a 32-core Neural Engine, and 800 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Apple also reports that it has a "Media Engine" that provides hardware acceleration for video encoding and decoding (two video decode engines, four video encode engines, and four ProRes encode and decode engines).
Also see: How fast are the Mac Studio models compared to each other? How fast are they compared to the iMac, Mac mini, and Mac Pro? |
| Turbo Boost: |
N/A |
Custom Speeds: |
N/A |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
N/A* |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*This system does not have a traditional system bus; it uses an integrated SoC (system-on-a-chip). |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
Proprietary |
EFI Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| L1 Cache: |
192k+128k x16, 128k+64k x4* |
L2/L3 Cache: |
12 MB x16, 4 MB x4* |
| Details: |
*The Apple M1 Ultra processor is two Apple M1 Max processors connected via "UltraFusion" technology. This combined SoC has a 192k+128k L1 cache per performance core and a 128k+64k L1 cache per efficiency core. Each performance core reportedly also has a 12 MB L2 cache and each efficiency core reportedly has a 4 MB L2 cache. It also has a shared "System Level Cache" that is 48 MB x 2 (96 MB). |
| RAM Type: |
Unified* |
Min. RAM Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Shipped standard with 64 GB of "unified" onboard memory. |
| Standard RAM: |
64 GB* |
Maximum RAM: |
128 GB* |
| Details: |
*64 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of system purchase, it could be upgraded to 128 GB of RAM for an additional US$800. The RAM cannot be upgraded later.
Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
64 GB* |
RAM Slots: |
None |
| Details: |
*There are no RAM slots. 64 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of system purchase, it could be configured with 128 GB of RAM for an additional US$800, but it cannot be upgraded subsequently. |
| Video Card: |
64-Core |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
This model has an integrated Apple GPU with 64-cores. |
| Standard VRAM: |
Integrated |
Maximum VRAM: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The 64-Core GPU is integrated with the SoC.
Also see: Does the Mac Studio support an eGPU? |
| Display Support: |
5 Displays* |
Resolution Support: |
6016x3384 (6K)* |
| Details: |
*This model supports "up to" five simultaneous displays -- four displays "up to" 6K resolution (6016x3384) at 60 Hz via USB-C and one display "up to" 4K (4096x2160) at 60 Hz via HDMI.
The Thunderbolt 4 ports support native DisplayPort output using USB-C as well as Thunderbolt 2, DVI, and VGA output with adapters. In addition to HDMI, the HDMI port supports DVI using an HDMI to DVI adapter. All adapters are sold separately. |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
6016x3384 (6K)* |
| Details: |
*Please refer to the earlier field for details, but if the first display is 6016x3384 (6K) via USB-C, it can support as many as three more 6K displays via USB-C and a fifth display as large as 4096x2160 (4K) via HDMI. |
| Standard Storage: |
1 TB SSD |
Std. Storage Speed: |
7.4 GB/s |
| Details: |
This Mac Studio is offered by default with 1 TB of SSD storage that Apple reports is "not user accessible" (but that actually is removable).
At the time of system purchase, it also could be custom configured with a a 2 TB SSD for an extra US$400, a 4 TB SSD for an extra US$1000, or an 8 TB SSD for an extra US$2200.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells external storage upgrades for this Mac Studio.
Also see: What external storage options are available for the Mac Studio? Which is best?
Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Storage Dimensions: |
N/A* |
Storage Interface: |
Proprietary (NAND)* |
| Details: |
*Although Apple reports in fine print that the NAND storage module in the Mac Studio is "not user accessible" -- as reported by site sponsor OWC -- it actually is removable.
Also see: What type of internal storage does the Mac Studio use? Is it possible to upgrade it? |
| Standard Optical: |
None* |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
*The Mac Studio does not have an internal optical drive. |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
10 Gb |
| Details: |
*The Mac Studio has an onboard Ethernet port that supports the 10 Gb Ethernet standard. |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.0 |
| Details: |
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible) and Bluetooth 5.0 are standard.
Also see: What is 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)? How is it different from 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac? |
| USB Ports: |
6 (4); 2 (A)* |
Firewire Ports: |
None |
| Details: |
*This model has two front-mounted and four rear-mounted Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB-C connector) that also support the USB 4 (up to 40 Gb/s) and USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gb/s) standards. It has two rear-mounted USB-A ports (up to 5 Gb/s), too. |
| Expansion Slots: |
SDXC (UHS-II) |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
The Mac Studio does not have an external "expansion slot" in the traditional sense, but it does have an SDXC-capable SD card slot that supports up to 250 MB/s data transfer with UHS-II SD cards.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external expansion options and hand-picked accessories like external storage, keyboards, cables, adapters, speakers, and more for this Mac Studio. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
None |
Incl. Input: |
None |
| Details: |
No Mac Studio ships with a keyboard or mouse by default, but one can be included at the time of system purchase, purchased later, or used with an existing compatible keyboard. |
| Case Type: |
Cuboid |
Form Factor: |
Mac Studio |
| Details: |
Uses a relatively compact aluminum case -- 7.7 inches wide and deep and 3.7 inches tall. It is a silver color. |
| Apple Order No: |
BTO/CTO |
Apple Subfamily: |
M1 Ultra, 2022 |
| Apple Model No: |
A2615 (EMC 3988) |
Model ID: |
Mac13,2 |
| Details: |
The Model Number and EMC Number are externally listed, but shared by multiple Mac Studio systems.
Also see: All Macs with the A2615 Model Number, the 3988 EMC Number, and the Mac13,2 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Battery Type: |
N/A |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
macOS 12.3 (21E230) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This model is fully compatible with the final version of macOS Monterey (macOS 12), macOS Ventura (macOS 13), and macOS Sonoma (macOS 14) as well as the current version of the macOS -- macOS Sequoia (macOS 15).
Also see: Which Macs are compatible with macOS Sequoia (macOS 15)? What are the system requirements? What are the major new features? Do all features work with all supported Macs? |
| Minimum Windows: |
None* |
Maximum Windows: |
None* |
| Details: |
*Apple Boot Camp is not compatible with this system, so it cannot boot Windows. It is capable of running Windows via a third-party virtualization app, though. |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
None |
Windows Support: |
Virtualization |
| Details: |
For more on running Windows on Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
| Dimensions: |
3.7 x 7.7 x 7.7 |
Avg. Weight: |
7.9 lbs. (3.6 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (9.5 cm, 19.7 cm, 19.7 cm) |
| Original Price (US): |
US$4999* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$4200-US$4500 |
Global original prices for the Mac Studio "M1 Ultra" 20 CPU/64 GPU in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$6249 |
Brazil: |
R$58.999 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $134,499 |
United States: |
US$4999* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€5749 |
Belgium: |
€5779 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 44,999 |
Finland: |
€5819 |
| France: |
€5749 |
Germany: |
€5749 |
| Ireland: |
€5799 |
Italy: |
€5799 |
| Luxembourg: |
€5587,96 |
Netherlands: |
€5779 |
| Norway: |
NOK 61.990 |
Portugal: |
€5799 |
| Spain: |
€5779 |
Sweden: |
SEK 62.995 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 5'499 |
United Kingdom: |
£4999 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 37,499 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$38,499 |
| India: |
Rs 489,900 |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
¥609,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 6,740,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 20,799 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 297,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$7,399 |
Taiwan: |
NT$149,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 174,900 |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$7599 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$8849 |
If you have additional original prices for this model, please get in touch. Thank you.
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