Apple Mac Studio "M2 Max" 12 CPU/38 GPU Specs
Identifiers: M2 Max, 2023 - BTO/CTO - Mac14,13 - A2901 - 8292
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The Mac Studio "M2 Max" 12-Core CPU/38-Core GPU -- features a 3.68 GHz Apple M2 Max processor with twelve cores (eight performance cores and four efficiency cores), a 38-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, a "Media Engine" that provides hardware acceleration for video encoding and decoding, 32 GB of "unified" onboard RAM, and a 512 GB SSD that Apple reports is "not user accessible" (but that actually is removable).
Connectivity includes two USB-C 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 6E), 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 "M2" (2023) models? Which is best for me? (In-Depth)
- What are all the differences between the Mac Studio "M2" (2023) and their predecessors, the Mac Studio "M1" (2022)? (In-Depth)
- What are the "pros and cons" of the Mac Studio? Is it for me? (Quick Read)
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| Introduction Date: |
June 5, 2023 |
Discontinued Date: |
N/A |
| 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 June 5, 2023. Orders started to arrive and it first was available in stores on June 13, 2023.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2023. |
| Processors: |
1 (12 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 Mac14,13 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 Mac14,13 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 Mac14,13 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): |
7379* |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
44209* |
| 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 Mac14,13 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): |
2017 (2719 GB 6) |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
15014 (14777 GB 6) |
| 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 Mac14,13 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: |
3.68 GHz |
Processor Type: |
Apple M2 Max |
| Details: |
This model is powered by a 64-bit Apple M2 Max processor (SoC) with twelve cores (8 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores). Apple does not provide a clockspeed, but third-party software reports that it runs around 3.68 GHz. It also has a 38-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, and 400 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Apple also reports that it has a "Media Engine" that provides hardware acceleration for video encoding and decoding (a single video decode engine, two video encode engines, and two ProRes encode and decode engines).
Also see: How fast are the Mac Studio "M2" (2023) models compared to one another? How fast are they compared to their predecessors? How fast are they compared to the 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 x8, 128k+64k x4* |
L2/L3 Cache: |
32 MB x8, 4 MB x4* |
| Details: |
*Third-party software analysis has determined that the Apple M2 Max SoC in this model 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 32 MB L2 cache and each efficiency core reportedly has a 4 MB L2 cache. The system has a 48 MB level L3 cache that is shared by the GPU, as well. |
| RAM Type: |
Unified* |
Min. RAM Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Ships standard with 32 GB of "unified" onboard memory. |
| Standard RAM: |
32 GB* |
Maximum RAM: |
96 GB* |
| Details: |
*32 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of system purchase, it can be configured with 64 GB of RAM for an additional US$400 or 96 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: |
32 GB* |
RAM Slots: |
None |
| Details: |
*There are no RAM slots. 32 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of system purchase, it can be configured with 64 GB of RAM for an additional US$400, but it cannot be upgraded subsequently. |
| Video Card: |
38-Core |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
This model has an integrated Apple GPU with 38-cores. |
| Standard VRAM: |
Integrated |
Maximum VRAM: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The 38-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 over Thunderbolt and one display "up to" 4K (4096x2160) at 60 Hz via HDMI or two displays "up to" 6K resolution (6016x3384) at 60 Hz over Thunderbolt and one display "up to" 8K resolution (7680x4320) at 60 Hz or "up to" 4K (4096x2160) resolution at "up to" 240 Hz over HDMI. |
| 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 Thunderbolt, it can support as many as three more 6K displays via Thunderbolt and a fifth display as large as 4096x2160 (4K) via HDMI. Alternately, if the first display is 6016x3384 (6K) via Thunderbolt, it can support a second 6K display via Thunderbolt and a third display at 8K at 60 Hz or 4K up to 240 Hz over HDMI. |
| Standard Storage: |
512 GB SSD |
Std. Storage Speed: |
Pending |
| Details: |
This Mac Studio is offered by default with 512 GB of SSD storage that Apple reports is "not user accessible" (but that actually is removable).
At the time of system purchase, it also can be custom configured with a 1 TB SSD for an extra US$200, a 2 TB SSD for an extra US$600, a 4 TB SSD for an extra US$1200, or an 8 TB SSD for an extra US$2400.
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" -- it is likely to be removable like its predecessor (Pending).
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 6E)* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.3 |
| Details: |
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible) and Bluetooth 5.3 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: |
4 (4); 2 (C); 2 (A)* |
Firewire Ports: |
None |
| Details: |
*This model has 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 front-mounted USB-C ports (up to 10 Gb/s) and two rear-mounted USB-A ports (up to 5 Gb/s), as well. |
| 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: |
M2 Max, 2023 |
| Apple Model No: |
A2901 (EMC 8292) |
Model ID: |
Mac14,13 |
| Details: |
The external Model Number and EMC Number identifiers are shared by all Mac Studio (2023) models. The Model Identifier, in software, is more specific.
Also see: All Macs with the A2901 Model Number, the 8292 EMC Number, and the Mac14,13 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 13.4 (22F2073) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This model is fully compatible with the final version of 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: |
5.9 lbs. (2.7 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (9.5 cm, 19.7 cm, 19.7 cm) |
| Original Price (US): |
US$2199* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$2199* |
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| Video (Monitor): |
 4 (Thunderbolt 4), 1 HDMI |
Floppy (Ext.): |
 None |
| Details: |
This model has four rear-mounted Thunderbolt 4 ports (up to 40 Gb/s) and a single HDMI port. The Thunderbolt 4 ports also support the DisplayPort, USB 4 (up to 40 Gb/s), and USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gb/s) standards. The HDMI port supports variable refresh rate (VRR), HDR, and multichannel audio.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells Thunderbolt docks and external drives compatible with this Mac and just about all others. |
| ADB: |
 None |
SCSI: |
 None |
| Serial (Standard): |
 None |
Serial (Geoport): |
 None |
| USB: |
 4 (4); 2 (C); 2 (A)* |
Firewire: |
 None |
| Details: |
*This model has 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 front-mounted USB-C ports (up to 10 Gb/s) and two rear-mounted USB-A ports (up to 5 Gb/s), as well. |
| Modem: |
None |
Ethernet: |
 10 Gb |
| Details: |
10 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3 are all standard. |
| S-Video Input: |
 None |
S-Video Output: |
 None |
| Microphone: |
 None |
Sound In: |
 None |
| Sound Out: |
 None* |
Headphone: |
 1* |
| Details: |
*Single 3.5 mm "headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones." |
| Security (Lock): |
 1* |
Joystick (PC): |
 None |
| Details: |
*The Mac Studio has a small hole on the underside that can be used with a specific lock adapter for physical security. |
| Power: |
 1 |
Power Adapter: |
 N/A |
| Details: |
100V-240V, 370W maximum continuous power. |
Global original prices for the Mac Studio "M2 Max" 12 CPU/38 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$2949 |
Brazil: |
R$24.999 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $50,999 |
United States: |
US$2199* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€2629 |
Belgium: |
€2659 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 20,799 |
Finland: |
€2679 |
| France: |
€2319 |
Germany: |
€2629 |
| Ireland: |
€2679 |
Italy: |
€2679 |
| Luxembourg: |
€2549,12 |
Netherlands: |
€2659 |
| Norway: |
NOK 32.990 |
Portugal: |
€2679 |
| Spain: |
€2659 |
Sweden: |
SEK 31.495 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 2'319 |
United Kingdom: |
£2299 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 17,999 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$17,999 |
| India: |
Rs 2,29,900 |
Indonesia: |
Pending |
| Japan: |
¥326,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 3,260,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 10,299 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 141,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$3,299 |
Taiwan: |
NT$70,999 |
| Thailand: |
THB 81,900 |
Vietnam: |
VND 59.999.000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$3599 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$4149 |
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