Apple Mac Studio Desktop Apple M5 Max 128GB Unified Memory 2TB SSD in Silver - Z1U4000F2

Apple Z1U4000F2 Mac Studio Desktop Apple M5 Max 128GB Unified Memory 2TB SSD in Silver

Brawn of a new age. Apple Mac Studio Z1U4000F2 is built as the ultimate professional desktop for creators, developers, engineers, musicians, photographers, and designers who need serious capability without a tower dominating the workspace. Its compact silver aluminum enclosure brings workstation-class performance to the desk, ready for demanding work such as high-resolution RAW photo processing, large software builds, real-time 3D and motion graphics, VFX, DNA sequencing, and 8K media production.

At its center is the Apple M5 Max chip, configured with an 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU for high-end computing, graphics rendering, and on-device AI. The system couples 128GB of unified memory with 614GB/s memory bandwidth, giving professional applications and large local AI workloads access to a substantial shared pool rather than separate CPU and GPU memory reserves.¹ A 2TB SSD provides built-in space for applications, media libraries, source files, models, and project data.² The dedicated Media Engine accelerates H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW workflows, with AV1 decode, dual video encode engines, and two ProRes encode and decode engines for production-intensive video tasks.

Mac Studio makes a flexible foundation for a professional workspace. Four rear Thunderbolt 5 ports deliver up to 120Gb/s for fast storage, displays, PCIe expansion, and other high-bandwidth gear, while front USB-C ports and an SDXC UHS-II card slot keep everyday media transfers close at hand. Support for up to five external displays creates room for expansive editing, development, and visualization setups.³ 10Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread provide a broad mix of wired and wireless connections.⁴ macOS is designed to use Apple silicon graphics, memory, and machine-learning capabilities across optimized creative and development applications, while Apple Intelligence and Siri AI support extend the platform with privacy-focused on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute where applicable.⁵

Key Features

Choose Your Superpower

The 18-core CPU combines 6 super cores and 12 performance cores, while the 40-core GPU adds hardware-accelerated ray tracing for advanced visual work. Neural Accelerators and a 16-core Neural Engine further equip M5 Max for machine-learning and AI processing directly on Mac Studio.

Workload Whisperer

The Apple hardware, software, and application ecosystem addresses specialized professional work across disciplines. Local AI examples include LM Studio Bionic, Draw Things, Stable Diffusion, FLUX, and exo clustering, while DaVinci Resolve Magic Mask, Adobe After Effects Roto Brush, and coding agents in Xcode bring accelerated tools into video, motion graphics, and software development.

Defies Its Dimensions

A carefully engineered thermal system helps Mac Studio sustain intensive workloads while keeping noise low. The compact silver aluminum design is made to fit beneath most displays, leaving more of the desk available for screens, input devices, storage, and production equipment.

Ready to Rig and Roll

Thunderbolt 5 serves as the backbone for sophisticated studio configurations, including high-bandwidth external storage, genlock display synchronization, daisy chains, low-latency clustered compute, and external PCIe expansion chassis. Rear USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 10Gb Ethernet, and high-impedance headphone support round out the rig, while the front card slot streamlines camera-media access.

Transform Your Studio

M5 Max can drive four displays at up to 6K at 60Hz or 4K at 165Hz plus a fifth display at up to 5K at 60Hz over HDMI. For layouts with fewer screens, it can support two displays at up to 8K at 60Hz, 5K at 120Hz, or 4K at 240Hz, plus a third display at up to 5K at 60Hz over HDMI.³ Variable refresh rate, HDR, multichannel audio, and DisplayPort 2.1 speeds add flexibility for professional viewing and production environments.

Features

• Apple M5 Max Chip
  Combines an 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, Neural Accelerators, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and a 16-core Neural Engine.
• 128GB Unified Memory
  Maintains a large shared memory pool for demanding professional applications and local AI models.
• 614GB/s Memory Bandwidth
  Feeds the configured 40-core GPU with high-throughput access to unified memory.¹
• 2TB SSD Storage
  Provides solid-state capacity for applications, source files, media libraries, AI models, and active projects.²
• Professional Media Engine
  Accelerates H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW, AV1 decode, and demanding encode and decode operations.
• Up to Five External Displays
  Builds a broad visual workspace through flexible Thunderbolt and HDMI display combinations.³
• Four Thunderbolt 5 Ports
  Supports transfers up to 120Gb/s plus USB 4, DisplayPort 2.1, displays, storage, and PCIe expansion.
• Front-Access Connectivity
  Places two USB-C ports and an SDXC UHS-II card slot within easy reach for drives and camera media.
• Complete Studio I/O
  Adds two USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, 10Gb Ethernet, and a high-impedance-capable headphone jack.
• Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread
  Connects current-generation wireless networks, peripherals, and compatible Thread devices.⁴
• Compact Thermal Design
  Sustains intensive professional workloads with low noise in a desk-friendly enclosure.
• macOS and Apple Intelligence
  Unites Apple silicon-optimized professional software with privacy-focused AI capabilities.⁵

Footnotes:

¹ The 614GB/s memory bandwidth applies to the 40-core GPU M5 Max configuration.

² Storage capacity uses Apple's nominal capacity conventions; formatted capacity is less.

³ Display support depends on resolution, refresh rate, connection combination, cables, displays, and software.

⁴ Wi-Fi 7 availability depends on country and local regulatory approval; real-world performance varies with network conditions and equipment.

⁵ Apple Intelligence and Siri AI feature availability, languages, regions, and timing vary. Apple states Siri AI availability begins in English later in 2026, and some features may be beta or subject to change.

ENERGY STAR certified. Apple states Mac Studio uses 60% less energy than the ENERGY STAR requirement.

Apple calculates recycled content by device mass, excluding packaging and in-box accessories unless otherwise stated. The 100% fiber-based packaging calculation excludes adhesives, inks, and coatings.