\nApple\u00ae today introduced the new Mac Studio<\/a>\u2122 and Mac Pro<\/a>\u00ae, the two most powerful Macs ever made. Mac Studio features M2 Max and the new M2 Ultra, delivering a huge boost in performance and enhanced connectivity in its stunningly compact design. Mac Studio is up to 6x faster than the most powerful Intel-based 27-inch iMac\u00ae,1<\/sup> and up to 3x faster than the previous-generation Mac Studio with M1 Ultra.2 <\/sup>Mac Pro, now featuring M2 Ultra, combines the unprecedented performance of Apple\u2019s most powerful chip with the versatility of PCIe expansion. Mac Pro is up to 3x faster than the previous-generation Intel-based model.3<\/sup> Featuring up to 192GB of unified memory, Mac Studio with M2 Ultra and Mac Pro have far more memory than the most advanced workstation graphics cards, taking on demanding workloads other systems can\u2019t even process. The new Mac Pro completes the Mac\u00ae transition to Apple silicon and, together with the rest of Apple\u2019s pro systems, gives users the most powerful and capable lineup of pro products Apple has ever offered. Mac Studio and Mac Pro are available to order today, with availability beginning Tuesday, June 13.<\/p>\n
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20230605005577\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n Today Apple announced the new Mac Studio and Mac Pro, the two most powerful Macs ever made. (Photo: Business Wire)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n\u201cThe new Mac Studio and Mac Pro with Apple silicon are the two most powerful Macs we\u2019ve ever made,\u201d said John Ternus, Apple\u2019s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. \u201cMac Studio has been a breakthrough for pros everywhere, and it\u2019s at the heart of hundreds of thousands of home and pro studios across the world. Today, it gets even better with M2 Max and the new M2 Ultra, featuring even more performance and enhanced connectivity. And for those users who need the versatility of internal expansion, Mac Pro combines PCIe slots with our most powerful chip. The new Mac Studio and Mac Pro join our other pro systems to give our users the most powerful and capable lineup of pro products that Apple has ever offered.\u201d<\/p>\n Mac Studio: A Performance Powerhouse<\/b><\/p>\n \nMac Studio empowers pros to build the studio of their dreams with its groundbreaking performance and extensive connectivity in a compact form that lives right on their desks. With M2 Max and M2 Ultra, the new Mac Studio provides a big boost in performance versus the previous generation and a massive leap for users coming from older Macs. Mac Studio with M2 Max is up to 50 percent faster than the previous-generation Mac Studio4 <\/sup>and 4x faster than the most powerful Intel-based 27-inch iMac.1 <\/sup>It features a 12-core CPU, up to a 38-core GPU, and up to 96GB of unified memory with 400GB\/s of memory bandwidth.<\/p>\n \nWhen compared to Mac Studio with M1 Max,4<\/sup> Mac Studio with M2 Max:<\/p>\n \nMac Studio with M2 Ultra takes Mac performance to new heights. M2 Ultra delivers twice the performance and capabilities of M2 Max, and is Apple\u2019s largest and most capable system on a chip (SoC) ever. Mac Studio with M2 Ultra is up to 3x faster than the previous-generation Mac Studio with M1 Ultra,2<\/sup> and up to 6x faster than the most powerful Intel-based 27-inch iMac.1 <\/sup>It features a 24-core CPU, up to a 76-core GPU, and up to 192GB of memory with 800GB\/s of unified memory bandwidth for workstation-class performance.<\/p>\n \nWhen compared to Mac Studio with M1 Ultra,2<\/sup> Mac Studio with M2 Ultra:<\/p>\n Mac Studio: Enhanced Connectivity<\/b><\/p>\n \nFeaturing a wide array of connectivity within easy reach for pros, the new Mac Studio now has higher-bandwidth HDMI, enabling up to 8K resolution and 240Hz frame rates. With M2 Ultra, Mac Studio supports up to six Pro Display XDRs \u2014 driving over 100 million pixels \u2014 allowing for a vast amount of screen real estate for pro workflows. Additionally, it now features advanced built-in wireless technologies. Wi-Fi 6E delivers download speeds that are up to twice as fast as the previous generation, while Bluetooth 5.3 allows users to connect to the latest Bluetooth accessories. On the back, Mac Studio includes four Thunderbolt 4 ports, a 10Gb Ethernet port, an enhanced HDMI port, and two USB-A ports. It also conveniently has two USB-C ports and an SD card slot on the front to easily import photos and video.<\/p>\n Apple Silicon Comes to Mac Pro<\/b><\/p>\n \nMac Pro delivers the groundbreaking performance of M2 Ultra, plus the versatility of PCIe expansion, taking the most demanding workflows to the next level. While the Intel-based Mac Pro started with an 8-core CPU and could be configured up from there, every Mac Pro has Apple\u2019s most powerful 24-core CPU, an up to 76-core GPU, and starts with twice the memory and SSD storage. The new Mac Pro can also be configured with up to a massive 192GB of memory with 800GB\/s of unified memory bandwidth. This is far more memory than the most advanced workstation graphics cards. Now every Mac Pro has the performance of not just one but seven Afterburner\u00ae cards built in. It also features the same industry-leading media engine as Mac Studio with M2 Ultra. Both can play an unprecedented 22 streams of 8K ProRes\u00ae video.<\/p>\n \nWhen compared to the Intel-based Mac Pro,Mac Pro with M2 Ultra:<\/p>\n Mac Pro: The Versatility of PCIe Expansion<\/b><\/p>\n \nThe new Mac Pro brings PCIe expansion to Apple silicon for pros who want the performance of M2 Ultra and rely on internal expansion for their workflows. Mac Pro features seven PCle expansion slots, with six open expansion slots that support gen 4, which is 2x faster than before, so users can customize Mac Pro with essential cards. From audio pros who need digital signal processing (DSP) cards, to video pros who need serial digital interface (SDI) I\/O cards for connecting to professional cameras and monitors, to users who need additional networking and storage, Mac Pro lets professionals customize and expand their systems, pushing the limits of their most demanding workflows.<\/p>\n Mac Pro: Advanced Connectivity<\/b><\/p>\n \nThe wide array of connectivity in Mac Pro gets even better with eight built-in Thunderbolt 4 ports \u2014 six on the back and two on the top \u2014 which is twice as many as before. It supports up to six Pro Display XDRs, along with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, which come to the new Mac Pro for fast wireless connectivity. Additionally, Mac Pro includes three USB-A ports, two higher-bandwidth HDMI ports that support up to 8K resolution and up to 240Hz frame rates, two 10Gb Ethernet ports, and a headphone jack that enables the use of high-impedance headphones.<\/p>\n Better for the Environment<\/b><\/p>\n \nThe new Mac Studio and Mac Pro are designed with the environment in mind, including 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, and 100 percent recycled gold plating and tin soldering in multiple printed circuit boards. Both use far less energy than the desktops in their class, and over 40 percent less than the ENERGY STAR efficiency requirement. Mac Studio and Mac Pro are free of mercury, PVC, and beryllium, and over 95 percent of the packaging is fiber based.<\/p>\n \nToday, Apple is carbon neutral for global corporate operations and is focused on its Apple 2030 goal to make every product carbon neutral. This means every Mac Apple creates, from design to manufacturing to customer use, will have net-zero climate impact.<\/p>\n macOS: The World\u2019s Most Advanced Desktop Operating System<\/b><\/p>\n \nDesigned to take full advantage of Apple silicon, Mac Studio and Mac Pro come with macOS\u00ae Ventura, delivering breakthrough performance and productivity. Features like Stage Manager\u2122 make focusing on tasks and moving between apps and windows easier and faster than ever, while Continuity Camera, Handoff\u00ae in FaceTime\u00ae, Safari\u00ae passkeys, and the Freeform\u2122 app help users be more productive and expressive. Powerful gaming features like MetalFX Upscaling help accelerate gameplay performance with stunning graphics and optimizations for Apple silicon, while pro apps like Final Cut Pro\u00ae and Logic Pro\u00ae enable users to tackle more complex projects, all at blazing speeds.<\/p>\n \nArriving this fall, macOS Sonoma adds powerful features and productivity tools that unlock new ways to get things done on Mac. Dynamic video conferencing features, including Presenter Overlay, elevate the presence of users when showcasing their work during video calls by including them on top of the content they\u2019re sharing. Designed to enable hybrid in-studio and remote pro workflows, macOS Sonoma brings a new high performance mode to the Screen Sharing app, which leverages the advanced media engine in Apple silicon to deliver incredibly responsive remote access, including low-latency audio, high frame rates, and support for reference color. Users can place widgets right on the desktop, interact with them with just a click, and through the magic of Continuity, use iPhone\u00ae widgets while they work. Now it\u2019s easy to complete powerful tasks \u2014 like running Shortcuts \u2014 right from widgets on desktop. Big updates come to Safari, taking productivity on the web to the next level with profiles, which keeps browsing separate between multiple topics or projects, and web apps on Mac, which provide faster access to favorite sites.<\/p>\n Pricing and Availability<\/b><\/p>\n \nApple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Apple\u2019s five software platforms \u2014 iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS \u2014 provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, and iCloud. Apple\u2019s more than 100,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth, and to leaving the world better than we found it.<\/p>\n 1<\/sup> Results are compared to previous-generation 3.6GHz 10-core Intel Core i9-based 27-inch iMac systems with Radeon Pro 5700 XT graphics with 16GB of GDDR6, 128GB of RAM, and 8TB SSD. \nNOTE TO EDITORS: For additional information visit Apple Newsroom (www.apple.com\/newsroom<\/a>), or email Apple\u2019s Media Helpline at media.help@apple.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\u00a9 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac Studio, Mac Pro, iMac, Mac, Xcode, Afterburner, ProRes, macOS, Stage Manager, Handoff, FaceTime, Safari, Freeform, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, iPhone, Apple Store, and AppleCare+ are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.<\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span>https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20230605005577\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \nMichelle Del Rio![\"Today](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20230605005577\/en\/1810746\/4\/Apple-WWDC23-Mac-Pro-M2-Ultra-Mac-Studio-M2-Max-M2-Ultra-230605.jpg\")
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2 <\/sup>Results are compared to previous-generation Mac Studio systems with Apple M1 Ultra, a 20-core CPU, a 64-core GPU, 128GB of RAM, and 8TB SSD.
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3<\/sup> Results are compared to previous-generation 2.5GHz 28-core Intel Xeon W-based Mac Pro systems with Radeon Pro W6900X graphics with 32GB of GDDR6, configured with Afterburner, 384GB of RAM, and 4TB SSD.
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4 <\/sup>Results are compared to previous-generation Mac Studio systems with Apple M1 Max, a 10-core CPU, a 32-core GPU, 64GB of RAM, and 8TB SSD.
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5 <\/sup>Testing was conducted by Apple in April and May 2023 using preproduction Mac Pro systems with Apple M2 Ultra, a 24-core CPU, a 76-core GPU, 192GB of RAM, and 8TB SSD. It was tested with Blackmagic Design DeckLink 8K Pro PCIe cards, Blackmagic Design Videohub 40×40 12G, 4K UHD Video BNC cables, and Softron OnTheAir Video and MovieRecorder software. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Mac Pro.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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