Apple Mac Studio Desktop M5 Max 64GB Unified Memory 512GB SSD in Silver - Z1U400051

Apple Z1U400051 Mac Studio Desktop M5 Max 64GB Unified Memory 512GB SSD in Silver

Apple Mac Studio Z1U400051 with M5 Max turns a compact desktop into a professional workspace for creators, developers, engineers, AI researchers, musicians, photographers and designers. Its 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, Neural Accelerators and 16-core Neural Engine are built for demanding work, from high-resolution RAW image stacks and large code builds to real-time 3D, motion graphics, professional video and local large language models. This exact Silver configuration adds 64GB of unified memory and 512GB of SSD storage, bringing serious compute, graphics and AI capability to a small-footprint system that can sit at the center of a production setup.

Creative and technical workflows benefit from third-generation hardware-accelerated ray tracing plus dedicated media processing for H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW, along with AV1 decoding. The architecture is suited to sophisticated lighting and rendering, professional video editing, AI image generation and other compute-intensive tasks. Apple Intelligence can perform many requests on device and use Private Cloud Compute for larger server-based models without making personal information accessible to Apple or others. macOS is optimized for Apple silicon graphics, memory and machine-learning capabilities, opening a broad ecosystem of native professional and AI-ready applications for editing, design, development and analysis.

Mac Studio is ready to anchor and expand a serious studio. Thunderbolt 5 gives high-bandwidth storage, displays, synchronization hardware, external PCI Express expansion and clustered compute a fast route into the system, while front-facing USB-C and SDXC UHS-II access keeps frequently used connections within reach. HDMI 2.1, USB-A, 10Gb Ethernet and a headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones broaden the workspace. Support for up to five external displays¹ creates room for editing timelines, code, engineering tools and production views, with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread rounding out current-generation connectivity. A quiet thermal system is designed to sustain intensive work, helping Mac Studio remain focused on ambitious creative and technical projects.

Key Features

M5 Max for On-Device AI

GPU-integrated Neural Accelerators work alongside the 16-core Neural Engine to speed model and application tasks locally. The platform supports workflows across LM Studio Bionic, Draw Things, MATLAB and coding agents in Xcode, keeping demanding AI experimentation on the desktop.

Unified Memory Built for Large Workloads

With 614GB/s of memory bandwidth, the 64GB pool serves graphics, compute and neural operations without separate CPU and GPU memory silos. Large professional projects and models can give multiple processing blocks access to the same working data.

Professional Graphics and Media Engines

Third-generation ray tracing helps compatible 3D and VFX tools calculate realistic reflections, shadows and lighting. Two video encode engines and two ProRes encode and decode engines provide dedicated hardware for demanding production pipelines.

Flexible Multi-Display Workspaces

One layout can drive four displays at up to 6K at 60Hz or 4K at 165Hz, plus a fifth display up to 5K at 60Hz over HDMI.¹ Three-display arrangements can instead combine two displays up to 8K at 60Hz, 5K at 120Hz or 4K at 240Hz with a third display up to 5K at 60Hz over HDMI. Variable refresh rate, HDR and multichannel audio add further flexibility.

Optimized Professional Software

Native and optimized applications span Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Photoshop, Xcode and Apple Creator Studio. These tools tap Apple silicon resources for production, design, development and AI-assisted work.

Compact, Quiet Thermal Design

Airflow through the internal thermal system is designed to maintain sustained performance during intensive video, development and AI sessions while keeping operational noise low enough for focused work. The small-footprint enclosure keeps pro capability and useful connections close to the desk.

Features

• Apple M5 Max Performance
  An 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU tackle code compilation, 3D creation, image processing and pro video.
• Neural Accelerators and 16-Core Neural Engine
  Speed machine learning, generative AI and other intelligence directly on the Mac.
• 614GB/s Unified Memory Bandwidth
  Moves data rapidly through the shared 64GB memory pool for substantial projects and models.
• Hardware-Accelerated Ray Tracing
  Enhances compatible 3D, VFX, design and gaming workflows with advanced lighting effects.
• Professional Media Engine
  Accelerates H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW while adding AV1 decode support.
• Up to Five External Displays
  Builds expansive editing, engineering, development and production workspaces across Thunderbolt and HDMI.¹
• Thunderbolt 5
  Delivers up to 120Gb/s for fast storage, display connections, external PCIe chassis and clustered systems.
• Front and Rear Connectivity
  Brings USB-C, SDXC UHS-II, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 10Gb Ethernet and headphone access into one desktop.
• Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread
  Connect current-generation networks, peripherals and compatible smart-home devices.
• Apple Intelligence and Privacy
  Handles supported AI requests on device and can reach larger server-based models through Private Cloud Compute.
• macOS Pro-App Ecosystem
  Runs Apple silicon-optimized creative, development and AI-ready applications.
• Compact Thermal Design
  Places professional performance and accessible ports in a quiet, desk-friendly Silver enclosure.
• Recycled Materials and Fiber-Based Packaging
  Uses a 100% recycled aluminum enclosure, reaches 35% recycled content by weight and comes in 100% fiber-based packaging.

Footnotes:

¹ External displays, Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad and an external PCIe chassis are not listed as in-box items. The box contains Mac Studio and its power cord.

ENERGY STAR certified.