Apple Prices Mac Studio 512GB RAM Configuration at $22,299
Apple has officially released pricing for the highest-end Mac Studio configuration featuring 512GB of unified memory, starting at $22,299, 9to5Mac reported. When Apple initially announced the M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio lineup in August, the company noted in a footnote that a 512GB RAM option would arrive in October.
That memory upgrade requires buyers to select the top-tier M5 Ultra processor, which includes a 36-core CPU and an 80-core GPU. The 512GB memory tier adds a $15,500 surcharge over the base 96GB memory configuration of that specific processor, pushing the base price well past the $20,000 mark.
Component Costs and Storage Add-Ons Push Prices Toward $30,000
Shoppers who select the 512GB RAM option start with a base price of $22,299, which includes 1TB of onboard storage. Upgrading the internal storage increases the final total significantly. Maxing out the storage to 16TB brings the total price of the desktop computer to $29,799. The storage upgrade alone from 1TB to 16TB costs an additional $7,500.
For comparison, $22,299 roughly matches the entry-level price for a Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Sentra, or Kia K4. Buyers could alternatively purchase two separate M5 Ultra Mac Studio units, each equipped with 256GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, for a combined total of $21,598, saving roughly $700 while acquiring double the overall storage across two separate machines.
Apple restricts massive memory capacity to top-tier M5 Ultra chip
Orders placed on Apple’s online store for the 512GB RAM Mac Studio carry estimated delivery dates ranging from late November to early December. AppleInsider noted that the first pre-orders for this configuration are scheduled to arrive in late November to early December.
This massive memory capacity remains strictly limited to the top-tier M5 Ultra chip. Notebookcheck reported that the lower-tier 64-core GPU version of the M5 Ultra tops out at 256GB of RAM, while M5 Max configurations are capped at 128GB of RAM.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 512GB Mac Studio
Which processor is required to get 512GB of RAM on the Mac Studio?
The top-tier M5 Ultra processor featuring a 36-core CPU and an 80-core GPU is required to configure the Mac Studio with 512GB of RAM.
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How much does the 512GB RAM upgrade cost on its own?
The 512GB RAM upgrade adds a $15,500 surcharge over the base 96GB unified memory configuration of the top-tier M5 Ultra processor.
What is the maximum possible price for a fully upgraded Mac Studio?
A fully upgraded Mac Studio featuring the 512GB RAM configuration and maximum 16TB of internal storage costs a total of $29,799.
When will customers who order the 512GB configuration receive their computers?
Customers who place orders for the 512GB RAM Mac Studio can expect delivery dates ranging from late November to early December, with the first pre-orders scheduled to arrive on December 3.
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