Apple Updates Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra Chips
Apple has officially launched its latest Mac Studio, featuring upgraded chipset options, on March 5. Customers can now choose between the M4 Max and the newly introduced M3 Ultra system-on-chips (SoCs). Positioned above the Mac mini, this compact workstation is designed to harness Apple Intelligence, enabling it to run large language models with over 600 billion parameters. Additionally, the new model boasts enhanced connectivity with the introduction of Thunderbolt 5 ports.
Mac Studio Pricing in India
The starting price for the Mac Studio in India is set at Rs. 2,14,900 for the base model, which includes the M4 Max SoC, 36GB of unified memory, and 512GB of SSD storage. For those seeking higher specifications, the M3 Ultra variant, equipped with 96GB of unified memory and 1TB of SSD storage, is available for Rs. 4,29,900. Pre-orders for the new Mac Studio are currently open in 28 countries, with shipping scheduled to begin on March 12. Customers can also customize their Mac Studio configurations directly on the Apple website.
Specifications of the New Mac Studio
Apple claims that the Mac Studio powered by the M4 Max chip is up to 3.5 times faster than its predecessor, the M1 Max. This model features a robust architecture with a 16-core CPU and a 40-core GPU, and it can be configured with up to 128GB of unified memory and 8TB of SSD storage. The device is designed to support on-device AI models and Apple Intelligence features, utilizing a 16-core neural engine. For content creators and gamers, the Mac Studio includes advanced graphics capabilities such as dynamic caching, hardware-accelerated mesh shading, and a second-generation ray-tracing engine. It can handle multiple streams of 4K ProRes video thanks to its Media Engine, which includes two ProRes accelerators.
The M3 Ultra variant of the Mac Studio offers even more impressive specifications, featuring up to 512GB of unified memory and 16TB of SSD storage, capable of storing up to 12 hours of 8K ProRes video. This model is powered by a 32-core CPU with 24 performance cores and an 80-core GPU, along with a 32-core neural engine that enhances its AI and machine learning capabilities. The M3 Ultra chip is touted to be up to 2.6 times faster than the previous M1 Ultra SoC, providing significant performance improvements for GPU-based rendering tasks.
Design and Connectivity Enhancements
The design of the new Mac Studio remains consistent with its predecessor, featuring a sleek aluminum chassis adorned with the Apple logo. The front includes USB Type-C or Thunderbolt ports and an SDXC card slot, while the back introduces Thunderbolt 5 ports, which offer data transfer speeds of up to 120 Gb/s—three times faster than the previous generation. This upgrade allows users to connect an external expansion chassis for enhanced bandwidth and reduced latency. With the new Thunderbolt 5 ports, the Mac Studio can now support up to eight Pro Display XDRs at full 6K resolution.
In addition to the Thunderbolt 5 ports, the Mac Studio is equipped with a variety of rear ports, including 10Gb Ethernet, HDMI, USB-A ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Connectivity options also include Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, ensuring users have access to the latest wireless technologies.
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