Apple M5 Ultra Mac Studio Review: 36-core CPU, 80-core GPU for $12,300

A review of the top-end Mac Studio with the M5 Ultra chip has arrived: 36-core CPU, 80-core GPU, 256GB of memory and 4TB SSD for $12,300. Apple discontinued the Mac Pro, but the reviewer argues the Ultra Mac Studio line has effectively replaced it.

• Config: M5 Ultra, 36-core CPU, 80-core GPU, 256GB RAM, 4TB SSD
• Review unit costs $12,300 versus $8,800 for the M2 Ultra Mac Studio
• Six Thunderbolt 5 ports: four on the back, two on the front
• Supports up to eight 5K displays, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6