Apple Mac Studio "M2 Ultra" 24 CPU/60 GPU Specs
Identifiers: M2 Ultra, 2023 - MQH63LL/A - Mac14,14 - A2901 - 8292
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The Mac Studio "M2 Ultra" 24-Core CPU/60-Core GPU -- features a 3.68 GHz (Confirmation Pending) Apple M2 Ultra processor with twenty four cores (sixteen performance cores and eight efficiency cores), a 60-core GPU, a 32-core Neural Engine, a "Media Engine" that provides hardware acceleration for video encoding and decoding, 64 GB of "unified" 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 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 (24 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 Mac14,14 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 Mac14,14 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 Mac14,14 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): |
7325* |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
75381* |
| 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 Mac14,14 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): |
2013 (2675 GB 6) |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
28242 (21065 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 Mac14,14 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 Ultra |
| Details: |
This model is powered by a 64-bit Apple M2 Ultra processor (SoC) with twenty four cores (sixteen performance cores, eight efficiency cores). Apple does not provide a clockspeed, but third-party software likely will report that it runs around 3.68 GHz (Confirmation Pending). It also has a 60-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 "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: |
24/76* |
| Details: |
*This model also can be custom configured with a 24-Core Apple M2 Ultra processor with a 76-Core GPU for an extra US$1000.
EveryMac.com additionally has documented this custom M2 Ultra 24-Core CPU/76-Core GPU configuration as its own model. |
| 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 x8* |
L2/L3 Cache: |
32 MB x16, 4 MB x8* |
| Details: |
*Third-party software analysis has determined that the Apple M2 Ultra 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 96 MB level L3 cache that is shared by the GPU, as well. |
| RAM Type: |
Unified* |
Min. RAM Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Ships standard with 64 GB of "unified" onboard memory. |
| Standard RAM: |
64 GB* |
Maximum RAM: |
192 GB* |
| Details: |
*64 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of system purchase, it can be configured with 128 GB or 192 GB of RAM for an additional US$800 or US$1600, respectively. 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 can be configured with 128 GB of RAM for an additional US$800 or 192 GB of RAM for an additional US$1600, but it cannot be upgraded subsequently. |
| Video Card: |
60-Core |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
This model has an integrated Apple GPU with 60-cores. |
| Standard VRAM: |
Integrated |
Maximum VRAM: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The 60-Core GPU is integrated with the SoC.
Also see: Does the Mac Studio support an eGPU? |
| Display Support: |
8 Displays* |
Resolution Support: |
7680x4320 (8K)* |
| Details: |
*Via Thunderbolt, this model supports "up to" eight simultaneous displays at 4096x2160 (4K) resolution at 60 Hz, "up to" six simultaneous displays at 6016x3384 (6K) resolution at 60 Hz, or "up to" three simultaneous displays at 7680x4320 (8K). |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
7680x4320 (8K)* |
| Details: |
*Please refer to the earlier field for details, but if the first display is 7680x4320 (8K), this Mac Studio can support two more 8K displays. It alternately can support as many as eight 4K (4096x2160) displays total or six 6K (6016x3384) displays total. |
| Standard Storage: |
1 TB SSD |
Std. Storage Speed: |
Pending |
| 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 can be custom configured with 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" -- 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: |
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 also has two rear-mounted USB-A ports (up to 5 Gb/s). |
| 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: |
MQH63LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
M2 Ultra, 2023 |
| Details: |
The Apple order number should be unique to this specific Mac Studio. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2901 (EMC 8292) |
Model ID: |
Mac14,14 |
| 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 Mac14,14 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) as well as the current version of the macOS -- macOS Sonoma (macOS 14). |
| 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$3999 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$3999 |
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| Video (Monitor): |
 6 (Thunderbolt 4), 1 HDMI |
Floppy (Ext.): |
 None |
| Details: |
This model has six Thunderbolt 4 ports (up to 40 Gb/s) -- two on the front and four on the back -- and a single HDMI port (on the back). 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: |
 6 (4); 2 (A)* |
Firewire: |
 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 also has two rear-mounted USB-A ports (up to 5 Gb/s). |
| 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 Ultra" 24 CPU/60 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$5499 |
Brazil: |
R$45.999 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $92,999 |
United States: |
US$3999 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€4799 |
Belgium: |
€4849 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 37,999 |
Finland: |
€4899 |
| France: |
€4799 |
Germany: |
€4799 |
| Ireland: |
€4899 |
Italy: |
€4899 |
| Luxembourg: |
€4648,63 |
Netherlands: |
€4849 |
| Norway: |
NOK 59.990 |
Portugal: |
€4899 |
| Spain: |
€4849 |
Sweden: |
SEK 57.995 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 4'199 |
United Kingdom: |
£4199 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 32,999 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$32,999 |
| India: |
Rs 4,19,900 |
Indonesia: |
Pending |
| Japan: |
¥598,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 5,990,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 18,999 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 259,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$5,999 |
Taiwan: |
NT$129,999 |
| Thailand: |
THB 149,900 |
Vietnam: |
VND 109.999.000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$6599 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$7599 |
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