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Mac Studio: Here’s what Apple has in store for this fall and beyond
Apple is preparing to update the Mac Studio for the first time since 2025, introducing new M5 Max and M5 Ultra processors. The refresh, delayed by memory shortages, is now expected as early as October 2026. Promising substantial gains in performance, including up to 768GB of RAM and more CPU and GPU cores, these models aim to set a new benchmark in computing power for professionals. The enhancements come amid rising prices for previous models, and Apple's commitment to advancing its chip technology.
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Published 1 Aug 2026, 16:30 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- New Mac Studio to feature M5 Max and M5 Ultra processors
- Significant performance improvements over M3 models
- Potential for up to 768GB of RAM in M5 Ultra variant
- Launch delayed due to memory supply shortages
- Price hikes reflect increasing costs in hardware
Interesting facts
- The M7 Ultra is projected to support up to 1.5TB of RAM, bringing it back in line with the 2019 Mac Pro.
- M7 family's anticipated performance leap in AI capabilities could enhance on-device LLMs.
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