Apple Mac Studio Desktop M5 Ultra 256GB Unified Memory 2TB SSD in Silver - Z1U50009Q

Apple Z1U50009Q Mac Studio Desktop M5 Ultra 256GB Unified Memory 2TB SSD in Silver

Brawn of a new age. Apple Mac Studio Z1U50009Q brings the M5 Ultra chip to Apple's ultimate pro desktop, concentrating formidable processing, graphics, AI, memory, and media capabilities in a compact silver enclosure. Built for professional creators, developers, engineers, filmmakers, VFX artists, researchers, data scientists, and enterprise teams, this configuration is ready for work ranging from large software builds and complex simulations to 3D rendering, computational fluid dynamics, and color grading uncompressed 8K footage. Its advanced thermal system is designed to sustain demanding batch video, rendering, AI, and code workloads while remaining quiet.

The selected M5 Ultra configuration joins a 36-core CPU, 80-core GPU, 32-core Neural Engine, and GPU Neural Accelerators with 256GB of unified memory and 1.2TB/s of memory bandwidth. Because the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine share one expansive memory pool, the system can take on very large projects, datasets, professional applications, and local AI models without separate CPU and graphics memory. That architecture supports private, power-efficient on-device work such as local language models, image generation, coding agents, AI inference, visual effects, and complex research workloads. A 2TB SSD supplies substantial internal storage for applications and project files.¹ The dedicated media engine accelerates H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW, and AV1 decode workflows.

Mac Studio also turns a compact desktop into the center of an expansive professional workspace. Six Thunderbolt 5 ports accommodate high-speed storage, displays, hubs, synchronization gear, PCIe expansion chassis, and clustered compute, while HDMI 2.1, 10Gb Ethernet, USB-A, an SDXC UHS-II card slot, and a headphone jack simplify connection to established production equipment. Flexible display output supports sophisticated multi-screen arrangements, and the Apple N1 wireless networking chip adds current-generation Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread technology. macOS completes the platform by drawing on Apple silicon graphics, unified memory, and machine-learning resources for native professional and AI-ready applications across editing, design, development, and technical computing.

Key Features

Choose Your Superpower

M5 Ultra combines two M5 Max chips in a single system-on-a-chip, delivering Apple's most powerful silicon GPU, the highest CPU core count in a Mac, and its strongest Mac chip for AI. The result is a platform prepared for frontier-class local models, professional rendering, AI training and inference, film finishing, scientific analysis, and other intensive workflows.

Workload Whisperer

Processor cores, graphics resources, the Neural Engine, unified memory, macOS, and application frameworks operate as an integrated AI platform. Professionals can accelerate Stable Diffusion and FLUX image generation, agentic workflows, MATLAB simulations, Magic Mask in DaVinci Resolve, Adobe After Effects rotoscoping, and coding agents in Xcode while keeping supported tasks on the device.

Defies Its Dimensions

The 7.7 in square, 3.7 in tall form fits beneath most displays and keeps frequently used connections close at hand. Inside, the thermal design helps maintain sustained performance during extended creative and computational sessions without disrupting the workspace with excess noise.

Ready to Rig and Roll

Four rear and two front Thunderbolt 5 connections each support speeds up to 120Gb/s, creating room for fast external drives, video synchronization and genlock equipment, docks, displays, and external PCIe chassis. Thunderbolt 5 with RDMA support can also link multiple Mac Studio systems for distributed AI inference, while built-in legacy and network connections make it easier to integrate existing gear.

Perfect Pairing

M5 Ultra can drive as many as eight external displays at up to 6K 60Hz or 4K 165Hz, or as many as four at 8K 60Hz, 5K 120Hz, or 4K 240Hz.² DisplayPort 2.1, variable refresh rate, HDR, multichannel audio, and flexible Thunderbolt and HDMI combinations support editing bays, control rooms, development environments, and other dense visual workspaces.

Let Your Pro Apps Fly

macOS is engineered to tap the graphics, memory, and machine-learning strengths of Apple silicon. Native professional and AI-ready tools such as Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Photoshop, and developer applications can use the platform as one coordinated system for creative and technical production.

Features

• M5 Ultra Configuration
  Apple model Z1U50009Q combines a 36-core CPU, 80-core GPU, and hardware-accelerated ray tracing for demanding compute and graphics work.
• On-Device AI Acceleration
  A 32-core Neural Engine and GPU Neural Accelerators speed local models, image generation, coding agents, and machine-learning tasks.
• 256GB Unified Memory
  A shared pool with 1.2TB/s bandwidth gives the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine fast access to large projects and datasets.
• 2TB SSD Storage
  High-capacity internal solid-state storage provides room for professional applications, media, models, and active project files.
• M5 Ultra Media Engine
  Two decode engines, four encode engines, and four ProRes engines accelerate supported H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW, and AV1 media.
• Extensive Display Support
  Flexible Thunderbolt and HDMI output accommodates a large multi-monitor production or technical workspace.
• Six Thunderbolt 5 Ports
  Four rear and two front USB-C connections deliver up to 120Gb/s for fast peripherals, expansion, and display workflows.
• Professional I/O
  HDMI 2.1, 10Gb Ethernet, two USB-A ports, SDXC UHS-II, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack connect established studio equipment.
• Apple N1 Wireless Networking
  Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread provide versatile wireless connections for compatible networks and devices.³
• Compact, Quiet Thermal Design
  The space-efficient enclosure sustains intensive video, rendering, AI, and development sessions while keeping noise low.
• Clustered Compute Support
  Thunderbolt 5 and RDMA can connect multiple Mac Studio systems for distributed AI inference.
• macOS and Apple Intelligence
  Apple's desktop platform integrates professional applications, accessibility tools, Apple Intelligence features, and Siri AI capabilities.⁴

Footnotes:

¹ 1GB equals 1 billion bytes and 1TB equals 1 trillion bytes; actual formatted capacity is less.

² Display support depends on chip, resolution, refresh rate, and connection combination.

³ Wi-Fi 7 availability can vary by country or region and requires compatible networking equipment.

⁴ Apple Intelligence and Siri AI features, supported languages, and release timing vary. Siri AI was announced for English later in 2026.

Environmental percentages use Apple's defined calculation methods. Recycled-content calculations exclude packaging and in-box accessories; packaging calculations exclude adhesives, inks, and coatings.