Apple Mac Studio (2026) (Apple M5 Max 18-core CPU / Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU)

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Buying advice

The 40-core GPU M5 Max Studio is the more relevant option for macOS creators whose grading, effects or 3D applications can use extra GPU resources, or whose projects need the 48GB, 64GB or 128GB memory options. The 32-core GPU model has the same 18-core CPU, so extra GPU cores alone do not establish a benefit for CPU-only builds or office work. Choose the memory and SSD configuration for the project; 128GB is a purchase option rather than the default supplied capacity.

Available specifications

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LAUNCH

Released: 2026-09-22

GAMING PERFORMANCE

PS5 (2024) = 100

Gaming Performance Index (GPI): Reference estimate · Not measured on this computer≈166–184100 is a PS5 (2024) reference, not a maximum. Relative displayed values are not game FPS ratios or a winner.
Reference estimate · Conditions & method
Reference estimates can use different methods and configurations. Bar lengths are not precise gaming comparisons, FPS ratios or target-computer rankings.
Method: Conditional GPU reference
PS5 (2024) = 100
Historical GPU or named-configuration reference, not a measurement of this computer. CPU, memory, driver, power and cooling may differ.
Endpoints reflect observed conditions or calibration-method sensitivity, not a target confidence or prediction interval. No midpoint is selected.
Apple graphics APIs and runtime differ from Windows. Synthetic proxies do not represent every native, translated or CrossOver game.

GRAPHICS BENCHMARKS

3DMark Time Spy: Not applicable
3DMark Steel Nomad: -
3DMark Steel Nomad Light: -
Geekbench 6 Metal: -

CPU BENCHMARKS

Geekbench 6 Single: Conditions unconfirmedApple M5 Max 18-core CPU4,340Chip reference
Test conditions & details
Test: Geekbench 6 Single
Score unit: points
Version: 6.7.1
Recorded test: CPU single-core
Platform: Unknown
Sample count: 1
Configuration-specific result
Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.
Geekbench 6 Multi: Conditions unconfirmedApple M5 Max 18-core CPU30,025Chip reference
Test conditions & details
Test: Geekbench 6 Multi
Score unit: points
Version: 6.7.1
Recorded test: CPU multi-core
Platform: Unknown
Sample count: 1
Configuration-specific result
Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

OTHER BENCHMARKS

PCMark: Not applicable

PLATFORM & HARDWARE

OS: macOS
Processor: Apple M5 Max 18-core CPU
GPU: Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU
Chipset: Apple M5 Max SoC
CPU Cores: 18
GPU Cores: 40
NPU: -
GPU FP32 TFLOPS: -

MEMORY & STORAGE

Memory: -
Storage: -
Current Configuration: Apple M5 Max 18-core CPU · Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU
Memory options: 48 GB / 64 GB / 128 GBIndependent capacity options; not confirmed combinations.
Storage options: 512 GB / 1000 GB / 2000 GB / 4000 GB / 8000 GBIndependent capacity options; not confirmed combinations.

EXPANSION

Upgradeability: -

POWER & BATTERY

Cooling: Active fan-based cooling
Power: 480 W · Maximum continuous electrical rating480W maximum continuous electrical rating; separate manufacturer wall measurements retain exact configuration; rating kept distinct from measured wall consumption.

BODY & DIMENSIONS

CHASSIS SIDE · LENGTH × HEIGHT: 197 × 95 mm
CHASSIS TOP · LENGTH × WIDTH: 197 × 197 mm
Dimensions: 197 × 197 × 95 mm
Weight: 2.7 kg

CONNECTIVITY & EXPANSION

Display Outputs: Thunderbolt 5/DisplayPort 2.1 + HDMI 2.1; up to 5 displays
Network: -
Ports: Rear: 4 × Thunderbolt 5; 2 × USB-A 5Gb/s; HDMI 2.1; 10GbE; 3.5mm; Front: 2 × USB-C 10Gb/s; SDXC(UHS-II)
Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 / BT 6

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Brand: Apple
Model: Mac Studio (2026)
Type: mini_desktop

Overview

Consider the Apple M5 Max 18-core CPU and Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU configuration for a fixed macOS workstation desk with the listed Max or Ultra chip configuration. Select memory and storage for the applications you w...

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