Apple Mac Studio "M5 Max" 18 CPU/40 GPU Specs
Identifiers: M5 Max, 2026 - BTO/CTO - Pending - Pending - Pending
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The Mac Studio "M5 Max" 18-Core CPU/40-Core GPU (2026) formally is a "configure-to-order" configuration of the Mac Studio "M5 Max" 18 CPU/32 GPU (2026), but also is documented as a separate model for reader convenience. Compared to the standard model, this custom configuration has a different GPU/RAM combo, but it otherwise can be configured identically.
The Mac Studio "M5 Max" 18-Core CPU/40-Core GPU -- features a (Pending) GHz Apple M5 Max processor with eighteen cores (six "super cores" and twelve performance cores), a 40-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, a "Media Engine" that provides hardware acceleration for video encoding and decoding, 48 GB of "unified" onboard RAM, and a 512 GB SSD that Apple reports is "not user accessible" (but that may be removable like its predecessor, subject to confirmation, Pending).
Connectivity includes two USB-C ports and an SDXC (UHS-II) card slot on the front and four Thunderbolt 5 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 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 6, and Thread, too.
Compared to its predecessor, this model looks identical but uses a faster internal architecture, faster storage, and has improved connectivity.
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 "M5 Max/M5 Ultra" (2026) models? Which is best for me? Which is actually faster? (In-Depth)
- What are all the differences between the Mac Studio "M5" (2026) and their predecessors, the Mac Studio "M3/M4" (2025)? (In-Depth)
- What are the "pros and cons" of the Mac Studio? Is it for me? (Quick Read)
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| Introduction Date: |
August 25, 2026 |
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 pre-order on August 25, 2026. It was available in stores and started to arrive to customers on September 22, 2026.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2026. |
| Processors: |
1 (18 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 independently calculated 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 Pending 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 independently calculated 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 Pending 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 independently calculated 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 Pending 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): |
Pending |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
Pending |
| Details: |
*The Geekbench 4 benchmark is running under the Rosetta 2 environment on this model. Both numbers reflect an independently calculated 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 Pending 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): |
Pending |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
Pending |
| 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 independently calculated 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 Pending 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. |
| Geekbench 6 (SC): |
Pending |
Geekbench 6 (MC): |
Pending |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 6 benchmarks are are for a single CPU core and all CPU cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an independently calculated 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 6 user submissions for devices with the Pending Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 6 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Processor Speed: |
Pending |
Processor Type: |
Apple M5 Max |
| Details: |
This model is powered by a 64-bit Apple M5 Max processor (SoC) with eighteen cores (6 "super cores", 12 performance cores). Apple does not provide a clockspeed, but third-party software has determined that this processor runs at a variable speed around (Pending) GHz. It also has a 40-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, and 614 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Apple additionally 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, two ProRes encode and decode engines, and AV1 decode). |
| 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: |
N/A |
L2/L3 Cache: |
N/A |
| RAM Type: |
Unified* |
Min. RAM Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Ships standard with 48 GB of "unified" onboard memory. |
| Standard RAM: |
48 GB* |
Maximum RAM: |
128 GB* |
| Details: |
*48 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of initial purchase, it also can be configured with 64 GB or 128 GB for an extra US$400 or US$2000, respectively.
Regardless of the initial RAM configuration, the RAM cannot be upgraded later.
Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
48 GB* |
RAM Slots: |
None |
| Details: |
*There are no RAM slots. 48 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. At the time of initial purchase, it also can be configured with 64 GB or 128 GB of RAM. The RAM cannot be upgraded subsequently. |
| Video Card: |
40-Core |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
This model has an integrated Apple GPU with 40-cores. |
| Standard VRAM: |
Integrated |
Maximum VRAM: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The 40-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 external displays "over any combination of" the Thunderbolt 5 ports and the HDMI 2.1 port. This includes four displays up to a native resolution of 6K (6016x3384) at 60 Hz or 4K (4096x2160) at 165 Hz over Thunderbolt in addition to a fifth display with up to 5K (5120x2880) at 60Hz over HDMI.
Alternately, it can support two displays up to a native resolution of 8K at 60 Hz or 5K at 120 Hz or 4K at 240 Hz over Thunderbolt, plus a third display up to 5K at 60 Hz over HDMI.
This Mac Studio supports "up to" four displays on a single Thunderbolt port as well as variable refresh rate (VRR), HDR, and multichannel audio.
Thunderbolt 5 ports also support native DisplayPort 2.1 speeds. |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
6016x3384 (6K)* |
| Details: |
*Please refer to the earlier field for details. This Mac Studio supports "up to" five external displays "over any combination of" the Thunderbolt 5 ports and the HDMI 2.1 port. This includes four displays up to a native resolution of 6K (6016x3384) at 60 Hz or 4K (4096x2160) at 165 Hz over Thunderbolt in addition to a fifth display with up to 5K (5120x2880) at 60Hz over HDMI.
Alternately, it can support two displays up to a native resolution of 8K at 60 Hz or 5K at 120 Hz or 4K at 240 Hz over Thunderbolt, plus a third display up to 5K at 60 Hz over HDMI. |
| Standard Storage: |
512 GB SSD |
Std. Storage Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
This Mac Studio is offered by default with 512 GB of SSD storage that Apple reports is "not user accessible" (but that may actually be removable like their immediate predecessors, subject to confirmation, Pending).
At the time of initial purchase, this model also can be custom configured with a 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, or 8 TB SSD for an extra US$300, US$800, US$1800, or US$3800, respectively.
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 in the Mac Studio is "not user accessible" -- it may be removable like its predecessors (subject to confirmation, 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: |
802.11be (Wi-Fi 7)* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
6 |
| Details: |
802.11be Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread networking support are standard. |
| USB Ports: |
4 (4); 2 (C); 2 (A)* |
Firewire Ports: |
None |
| Details: |
*This model has four rear-mounted Thunderbolt 5 ports (USB-C connector) that also support the USB 4 (up to 120 Gb/s) and USB 3 (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: |
M5 Max, 2026 |
| Apple Model No: |
Pending (EMC Pending) |
Model ID: |
Pending |
| Details: |
Details forthcoming (Pending).
Also see: All Macs with the Pending Model Number, the Pending EMC Number, and the Pending 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 27 (Pending) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This Mac Studio is fully compatible with the current version of the macOS -- macOS Golden Gate (macOS 27) -- including full support for the Apple Intelligence feature.
Also see: Which Macs are compatible with macOS Golden Gate (macOS 27)? 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: |
6.0 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$3099 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$3099 |
| Details: |
In its minimum configuration with 48 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD, this Mac Studio is US$3099. Further customization can substantially increase the price.
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| Video (Monitor): |
 4 (Thunderbolt 5), 1 HDMI 2.1 |
Floppy (Ext.): |
 None |
| Details: |
This model has four rear-mounted Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120 Gb/s) and a single HDMI 2.1 port. The Thunderbolt 5 ports also support the DisplayPort 2.1, USB 4 (up to 120 Gb/s), and USB 3 (up to 10 Gb/s) standards. Variable refresh rate (VRR), HDR, and multichannel audio are supported.
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 5 ports (USB-C connector) that also support the USB 4 (up to 120 Gb/s) and USB 3 (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, 802.11be Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread 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, 480W maximum continuous power. |
Global original prices for the Mac Studio "M5 Max" 18 CPU/40 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$4399 |
Brazil: |
R$38.199 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $72,999 |
United States: |
US$3099 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€3659 |
Belgium: |
€3689 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 27,999 |
Finland: |
€3759 |
| France: |
€3659 |
Germany: |
€3659 |
| Ireland: |
€3709 |
Italy: |
€3709 |
| Luxembourg: |
€3567,06 |
Netherlands: |
€3689 |
| Norway: |
NOK 41.990 |
Portugal: |
€3709 |
| Spain: |
€3689 |
Sweden: |
SEK 40.795 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 3'099 |
United Kingdom: |
£3099 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 24,499 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$24,499 |
| India: |
Rs 3,51,900 |
Indonesia: |
Pending |
| Japan: |
¥527,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 5,310,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 13,699 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 208,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$4,399 |
Taiwan: |
NT$105,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 110,900 |
Vietnam: |
VND 86.499.000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$5199 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$6199 |
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