Apple Mac Studio Desktop M5 Max 128GB Unified Memory 1TB SSD in Silver - Z1U4000EF

Apple Z1U4000EF Mac Studio Desktop M5 Max 128GB Unified Memory 1TB SSD in Silver

Brawn of a new age. Apple Mac Studio Z1U4000EF brings M5 Max performance to a compact professional desktop created for demanding creative and technical work. This configuration combines an 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 128GB of unified memory and a 1TB SSD. It gives creators, developers, engineers, AI researchers and data scientists a powerful foundation for high-resolution RAW projects, large software builds, real-time 3D and motion graphics, scientific analysis and other sustained workloads.

For video and graphics professionals, hardware-accelerated media processing and ray tracing help move complex projects from playback through final output. Mac Studio can simultaneously play up to 19 streams of 8K ProRes 422 video at 30 fps,¹ while support for as many as five external displays opens room for editing timelines, reference images, code, monitoring tools and data-rich applications.² The result is an expansive visual workspace powered by a desktop that leaves more room for the rest of the studio.

Advanced AI workflows benefit from a large shared memory pool, Neural Accelerators and high memory bandwidth. Run local large language models, generate AI imagery, train and infer with local models, or use machine-learning tools for tasks such as object masking, rotoscoping and coding. Apple Intelligence combines on-device processing with Private Cloud Compute for requests that require larger server models, supporting a privacy-focused approach to personal intelligence.³ macOS is optimized for the graphics, memory and machine-learning capabilities of Apple silicon, helping professional creative, development and AI-ready applications take full advantage of the system.

Mac Studio also brings high-performance connectivity within easy reach. Thunderbolt 5 enables fast storage, display and expansion workflows, while front-access USB-C ports and an SDXC card slot simplify everyday connections to portable drives, cameras and media cards. Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread and 10Gb Ethernet provide flexible wireless, peripheral, smart-device and wired networking. Inside the aluminum enclosure, a thermal system is designed to sustain intensive work while remaining quiet, making this Apple desktop a natural fit for focused production environments and multi-display studios.

Key Features

M5 Max Architecture

The 18-core CPU uses 6 super cores and 12 performance cores, while the 40-core GPU incorporates third-generation hardware-accelerated ray tracing. Neural Accelerators and a 16-core Neural Engine add dedicated resources for graphics, media and on-device machine-learning tasks.

Unified Memory for Large Workloads

With 128GB of unified memory and 614GB/s of memory bandwidth, the CPU, GPU and Neural Engine can work from a substantial shared pool. That architecture is suited to memory-intensive professional applications, complex creative assets and local frontier-class models.

Dedicated Media Engine

Hardware acceleration covers H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW, complemented by AV1 decode. A video decode engine, two video encode engines and two ProRes encode and decode engines handle professional playback, editing, transcoding and export.

Thunderbolt 5 Expansion

Four rear Thunderbolt 5 ports deliver speeds up to 120Gb/s for high-bandwidth storage, daisy-chained displays, genlock video synchronization and external PCIe chassis. Multiple Mac Studio systems can also be linked for low-latency clustered computing and distributed AI inference.

Flexible Display Configurations

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. Another supported arrangement connects two displays at up to 8K at 60Hz, 5K at 120Hz or 4K at 240Hz, together with a third display at up to 5K at 60Hz over HDMI.²

Connections for a Professional Studio

Along with Thunderbolt 5, the rear panel provides two USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, 10Gb Ethernet and a headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones. Two front USB-C ports and a UHS-II SDXC card slot keep frequently used devices and media accessible.

Features

• M5 Max Pro Performance
  An 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, Neural Accelerators and hardware ray tracing power demanding creative, development and AI tasks.
• 128GB Unified Memory
  A 614GB/s memory subsystem provides shared capacity for large projects, professional applications and local AI models.
• Advanced Media Engine
  Dedicated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW and AV1 resources streamline video playback, editing, transcoding and export.
• Up to Five External Displays
  Build a broad workspace for editing, software development, monitoring and data analysis.²
• Four Thunderbolt 5 Ports
  Connect fast storage, displays, video synchronization equipment and external PCIe expansion at speeds up to 120Gb/s.
• Clustered Compute Support
  Link multiple Mac Studio systems to distribute AI inference across a larger shared-memory environment.
• Current Network Connectivity
  Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread and 10Gb Ethernet cover fast wireless, peripheral, smart-device and wired connections.
• Compact Thermal Design
  The small aluminum enclosure is engineered for quiet operation through sustained intensive sessions.
• Front-Access I/O
  Two USB-C ports and a UHS-II SDXC slot make portable storage, cameras and memory cards easy to reach.
• Apple Intelligence
  On-device processing and Private Cloud Compute provide a privacy-focused foundation for supported intelligence features.³
• macOS Optimization
  Software tuned for Apple silicon helps creative, development and machine-learning applications use the chip's integrated capabilities.
• Recycled Materials
  Mac Studio uses 35% recycled content by device weight, including 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure.⁴
• Fiber-Based Packaging
  Packaging uses 100% recycled or responsibly sourced fiber, and 40% of manufacturing electricity came from renewable sources.⁵

Footnotes:

¹ Performance claims using "up to" vary with the tested configuration, application, workload, software version and comparison system.

² Display count and supported resolution depend on the connection arrangement, resolution and refresh rate.

³ Apple Intelligence and Siri AI availability, supported languages, regions, hardware and software requirements vary. Siri AI is coming in English later in 2026.

⁴ Recycled-content percentage excludes packaging and in-box accessories.

⁵ Fiber-based packaging calculations exclude adhesives, inks and coatings.