Apple launches Mac Studio with 512GB unified memory

Apple has officially opened orders for a high-end Mac Studio configuration featuring 512GB of unified memory. This massive memory upgrade is exclusive to the M5 Ultra chip model, which includes a 36-core CPU and an 80-core GPU. The configuration is designed to support professional workflows, such as 8K video editing, 3D rendering, and the local execution of large-scale artificial intelligence models.

The pricing for this configuration is significant. In the United States, the Mac Studio with 512GB of RAM and 1TB of storage starts at $22,299. A fully maxed-out version with 16TB of SSD storage can reach $29,799. In other regions, prices are similarly high, such as approximately 25,179 euros in Europe and over 5.3 million yen in Japan.

Due to the extreme specifications, delivery timelines vary by region, with some orders estimated to arrive in early 2027. The 512GB memory option provides a bandwidth of up to 1.2TB per second, allowing developers and researchers to load massive language models directly onto the hardware.