Apple Mac Studio Desktop M5 Max 36GB Unified Memory 1TB SSD in Silver - Z1U4000E5

Apple Z1U4000E5 Mac Studio Desktop M5 Max 36GB Unified Memory 1TB SSD in Silver

The Apple Mac Studio Z1U4000E5 compact professional desktop computer pairs the M5 Max chip with an 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 36GB of unified memory, 460GB/s memory bandwidth, and a 1TB SSD.¹ Built for creators, developers, engineers, and other professionals, this Silver Mac Studio handles high-resolution RAW stacks, massive codebases, real-time 3D and motion graphics, local large language models, and demanding video workflows. Four rear Thunderbolt 5 ports reach up to 120Gb/s, and support for up to five external displays expands complex creative, development, and AI workspaces.²

Mac Studio's compact enclosure is designed to fit under most displays, keeping its ports within arm's reach while the thermal system sustains intensive work and remains remarkably quiet. Front media access and extensive rear I/O make it easier to move files, attach high-speed storage, synchronize video equipment with genlock, and build a connected professional workspace.

Key Features

M5 Max Performance for Pro Workflows

The 18-core CPU combines 6 super cores with 12 performance cores, while the 32-core GPU, Neural Accelerators, 16-core Neural Engine, and 460GB/s memory bandwidth provide a broad engine for graphics, machine learning, and compute-heavy projects. Creators and technical professionals can move from high-resolution RAW processing and large code compiles to real-time 3D, motion graphics, and local model work on one system.

Workload Whisperer: On-Device AI

Apple silicon unites hardware, software, and the app ecosystem for power-efficient AI processing with privacy designed into the platform. Mac Studio can run local LLMs through LM Studio Bionic, generate images in Draw Things, connect multiple AI workstations with exo, and work with models such as Gemma, Kimi, Mistral, Stable Diffusion, and FLUX.

Apple Intelligence and Private Cloud Compute

Apple Intelligence and Siri AI use on-device processing where supported, allowing the system to work with personal information without collecting it. When larger server-based models are needed, Private Cloud Compute is designed to prevent that data from becoming accessible to Apple or anyone else.³

Media Engine for H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW

A dedicated video decode engine, two video encode engines, and two ProRes encode and decode engines accelerate common professional formats, with AV1 decode also supported. This specialized media hardware is ready for demanding footage and professional video production pipelines.

Up to Five External Displays

Supported Thunderbolt and HDMI combinations can drive a broad multi-display setup for timelines, code, reference material, and communication tools. One five-display arrangement supports four displays at up to 6K at 60Hz or 4K at 165Hz, plus a fifth display at up to 5K at 60Hz over HDMI.²

Ready to Rig and Roll with Thunderbolt 5

At up to 120Gb/s, four rear Thunderbolt 5 ports can connect high-bandwidth storage, synchronize video through genlock, cluster compute resources, daisy-chain displays, or add PCIe expansion through an external chassis. Two front USB-C ports and a UHS-II SDXC card slot simplify frequent device and media access, while HDMI 2.1, two USB-A ports, 10Gb Ethernet, and a high-impedance-headphone-ready jack handle the rest of the studio.

The Apple N1 wireless networking chip adds Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread networking technology for current networks, accessories, and compatible connected devices.⁴

Plays It Cool and Quiet

The compact enclosure is designed to fit under most displays and keep its connections close at hand. Inside, the thermal system maintains intensive work while remaining remarkably quiet, helping batch video renders and coding agent tasks continue without distracting from the project.

macOS and Natively Optimized Pro Apps

macOS is built to use the graphics, unified memory, and machine-learning capabilities of Apple silicon. Tens of thousands of optimized apps include AI-ready and professional tools such as Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe Photoshop, giving creative and development workflows a software environment tailored to the hardware.

Designed with the Planet in Mind

Mac Studio is made with 35% recycled content, including 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure and specified thermal and structural parts.⁵ It is ENERGY STAR certified, and its packaging is 100% fiber based.⁶

Features

• Apple M5 Max Chip
  Combines an 18-core CPU with 6 super cores and 12 performance cores for demanding professional work.
• 32-Core GPU with Ray Tracing
  Supports graphics-intensive 3D, motion, design, and visual workflows with hardware-accelerated ray tracing.
• 16-Core Neural Engine and Neural Accelerators
  Provides dedicated resources for machine learning, local models, and AI features in professional apps.
• 460GB/s Memory Bandwidth
  Moves data rapidly across intensive graphics, compute, and AI tasks.
• 36GB Unified Memory
  Supports complex projects and demanding applications with a unified memory architecture.
• 1TB SSD Storage
  Stores applications, active projects, and files on built-in solid-state storage.¹
• Advanced Media Engine
  Accelerates H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW while adding AV1 decode.
• Two Video Encode Engines
  Pairs with two ProRes encode and decode engines for professional video processing.
• Up to Five External Displays
  Creates a wide workspace through supported combinations of Thunderbolt and HDMI connections.²
• Four Thunderbolt 5 Ports
  Delivers up to 120Gb/s with USB 4, USB 3, DisplayPort 2.1, and genlock support.
• Front USB-C and UHS-II SDXC Access
  Keeps two 10Gb/s USB-C ports and a high-speed card slot within easy reach.
• Professional Rear I/O
  Connects USB-A devices, HDMI 2.1 displays, 10Gb Ethernet, and high-impedance headphones.
• Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread
  Uses the Apple N1 wireless networking chip for modern network, accessory, and connected-device support.⁴
• Compact, Quiet Thermal System
  Sustains intensive processing while helping system noise stay out of the workflow.
• macOS Pro App Ecosystem
  Runs natively optimized creative, development, productivity, and AI-ready applications.
• Apple Intelligence and Siri AI
  Combines supported on-device intelligence with Private Cloud Compute protections.³
• Recycled Materials and Fiber-Based Packaging
  Uses 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure and is ENERGY STAR certified.⁵⁶

Footnotes:

¹ Storage capacity uses 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes; formatted capacity is less.

² Display capability depends on the selected chip, display resolution, refresh rate, connection path, and supported cable or adapter.

³ Apple Intelligence and Siri AI availability may vary by device, language, region, software version, and release schedule; usage limits may apply.

⁴ Wi-Fi 7 availability and operation depend on regional regulatory support and compatible networking equipment.

⁵ The 35% recycled-content figure excludes packaging and in-box accessories.

⁶ The 100% fiber-based packaging calculation is based on US retail packaging by weight and excludes adhesives, inks, and coatings from plastic-content and packaging-weight calculations.