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Manufacturer codeMHL74B/A
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Apple Mac Studio M5 Ultra is listed in the desktop pcs category. The recorded specifications include processor family: Apple M; internal memory: 96 GB; total storage capacity: 1 TB; operating system installed: macOS. This entry covers manufacturer code MHL74B/A. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
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Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) review: Local model citizen outpaces DGX Spark and Threadripper
By Andrew E. Freedman.
Configuration listed by the publisher: Apple M5 Ultra (36-core CPU); 256GB LPDDR5 unified memory memory; 80-core GPU (integrated) graphics; 4TB SSD storage.
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Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) review: Huge AI and graphics power at a huge premium
By Steve Dent.
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| Processor family | Apple M |
|---|---|
| Processor model | M5 Ultra |
| Memory (RAM) | 96 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Operating system installed | macOS |
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| Processor cores | 30 |
|---|---|
| Graphics model | Apple M5 Ultra 64-core GPU |
| On-board graphics card model | Apple M5 Ultra 64-core GPU |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 6 |
|---|---|
| Ethernet | 10Gb Ethernet |
| Ports | Four rear Thunderbolt 5, two USB-A, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, 3.5mm headphone jack; two front Thunderbolt 5 |
| Product type | Desktop PC |
|---|---|
| Form factor | Mini PC |
| Product colour | Silver |
| GPU cores | 64 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer family | Mac Studio M5 Ultra |
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