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Apple Mac Studio (2025), M3 Ultra 32-Core CPU & 80-Core GPU, 512GB unified memory, 16TB SSD

Model: Mac Studio (2025) · SKU: Not documented

Prepared Nov 12, 2026

Common specifications

Power at idle
9 WSource [1]
Maximum power
270 WSource [1]
Power supply ratingNot documented
Chip
Apple M3 UltraSource [1]
CPU cores
32Source [1]
GPU cores
80Source [1]
AI performance (TOPS)Not documented
Memory
512 GBSource [1]
Memory type
Unified memorySource [1]
Storage
16,000 GBCalculatedSource [1]
Input voltage
100-240V ACSource [2]
PortsNot documented
Operating temperature
10 to 35 °C50 to 95 °F convertedSource [2]
Weight
3.64 kg8.02 lb convertedSource [2]
Dimensions
197 W × 95 H × 197 L mm7.76 W × 3.7 H × 7.76 L in convertedCalculatedSource [2]
Enclosure volume3.69 L** Calculated from recorded external dimensions
Warranty termNot documented

All recorded specifications

Chip
Apple M3 UltraDocumented claim
Conditions

The chip named in Apple's configuration line "M3 Ultra 32-Core CPU & 80-Core GPU, 512GB unified memory, 16TB SSD".

Location: Mac Studio (2025) row "M3 Ultra 32-Core CPU & 80-Core GPU, 512GB unified memory, 16TB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes

The chip named in Apple's configuration line "M3 Ultra 32-Core CPU & 80-Core GPU, 512GB unified memory, 16TB SSD".

Location: Mac Studio (2025) row "M3 Ultra 32-Core CPU & 80-Core GPU, 512GB unified memory, 16TB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes

[1]
CPU cores
32Documented claim
Conditions

Printed in the configuration line as "32-Core CPU".

Location: Mac Studio (2025) row "M3 Ultra 32-Core CPU & 80-Core GPU, 512GB unified memory, 16TB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes

Printed in the configuration line as "32-Core CPU".

Location: Mac Studio (2025) row "M3 Ultra 32-Core CPU & 80-Core GPU, 512GB unified memory, 16TB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes

[1]
Dimensions
197 W × 95 H × 197 L mm7.76 W × 3.7 H × 7.76 L in convertedCalculatedcm x 10 mm/cm
Conditions

Printed as Height 9.5 cm, Width 19.7 cm, Depth 19.7 cm; depth recorded as length.

Location: Size and Weight

Printed as Height 9.5 cm, Width 19.7 cm, Depth 19.7 cm; depth recorded as length.

Location: Size and Weight

[2]
GPU cores
80Documented claim
Conditions

Printed in the configuration line as "80-Core GPU".

Location: Mac Studio (2025) row "M3 Ultra 32-Core CPU & 80-Core GPU, 512GB unified memory, 16TB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes

Printed in the configuration line as "80-Core GPU".

Location: Mac Studio (2025) row "M3 Ultra 32-Core CPU & 80-Core GPU, 512GB unified memory, 16TB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes

[1]
Input voltage
100-240V ACDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Line voltage: 100–240V AC" with "Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase"; the power supply is built in (the box holds the computer and a power cord).

Location: Electrical and Operating Requirements

Printed as "Line voltage: 100–240V AC" with "Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase"; the power supply is built in (the box holds the computer and a power cord).

Location: Electrical and Operating Requirements

[2]
Maximum power
270 WDocumented claim
Conditions

Apple's Max column, measured by Apple "from the wall power source", including "all power supply and system losses"; Apple's notes: "'Max' is defined as running a compute-intensive test application that maximizes processor usage and therefore power consumption. No external peripherals are attached during testing." The page says its numbers reflect a 20.2°C (68.4° F) ambient running environment.

Location: Mac Studio (2025) row "M3 Ultra 32-Core CPU & 80-Core GPU, 512GB unified memory, 16TB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes

Apple's Max column, measured by Apple "from the wall power source", including "all power supply and system losses"; Apple's notes: "'Max' is defined as running a compute-intensive test application that maximizes processor usage and therefore power consumption. No external peripherals are attached during testing." The page says its numbers reflect a 20.2°C (68.4° F) ambient running environment.

Location: Mac Studio (2025) row "M3 Ultra 32-Core CPU & 80-Core GPU, 512GB unified memory, 16TB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes

[1]
Memory
512 GBDocumented claim
Conditions

The configuration's unified memory, printed as "512GB unified memory". Apple's Mac Studio (2025) tech specs now print "96GB unified memory" ("Configurable to: 256GB") and no longer list the 512GB memory of Apple's power-page configuration.

Location: Mac Studio (2025) row "M3 Ultra 32-Core CPU & 80-Core GPU, 512GB unified memory, 16TB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes

The configuration's unified memory, printed as "512GB unified memory". Apple's Mac Studio (2025) tech specs now print "96GB unified memory" ("Configurable to: 256GB") and no longer list the 512GB memory of Apple's power-page configuration.

Location: Mac Studio (2025) row "M3 Ultra 32-Core CPU & 80-Core GPU, 512GB unified memory, 16TB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes

[1]
Memory type
Unified memoryDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "unified memory" in the configuration line.

Location: Mac Studio (2025) row "M3 Ultra 32-Core CPU & 80-Core GPU, 512GB unified memory, 16TB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes

Printed as "unified memory" in the configuration line.

Location: Mac Studio (2025) row "M3 Ultra 32-Core CPU & 80-Core GPU, 512GB unified memory, 16TB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes

[1]
Operating temperature
10 to 35 °C50 to 95 °F convertedDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)".

Location: Electrical and Operating Requirements

Printed as "Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)".

Location: Electrical and Operating Requirements

[2]
Power at idle
9 WDocumented claim
Conditions

Apple's Idle column, measured by Apple "from the wall power source", including "all power supply and system losses"; Apple's notes: "'Idle' reflects the power used with only Finder open, using the default power management settings."

Location: Mac Studio (2025) row "M3 Ultra 32-Core CPU & 80-Core GPU, 512GB unified memory, 16TB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes

Apple's Idle column, measured by Apple "from the wall power source", including "all power supply and system losses"; Apple's notes: "'Idle' reflects the power used with only Finder open, using the default power management settings."

Location: Mac Studio (2025) row "M3 Ultra 32-Core CPU & 80-Core GPU, 512GB unified memory, 16TB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes

[1]
Storage
16,000 GBCalculated16 TB x 1000 GB/TB (Apple: 1TB = 1 trillion bytes)
Conditions

The configuration's SSD as Apple prints it in the configuration line. The M3 Ultra model prints "1TB SSD" ("Configurable to: 2TB, 4TB, 8TB, or 16TB").

Location: Mac Studio (2025) row "M3 Ultra 32-Core CPU & 80-Core GPU, 512GB unified memory, 16TB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes

The configuration's SSD as Apple prints it in the configuration line. The M3 Ultra model prints "1TB SSD" ("Configurable to: 2TB, 4TB, 8TB, or 16TB").

Location: Mac Studio (2025) row "M3 Ultra 32-Core CPU & 80-Core GPU, 512GB unified memory, 16TB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes

[1]
Weight
3.64 kg8.02 lb convertedDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Weight (M3 Ultra): 8.0 pounds (3.64 kg)"; Apple's footnote: "Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process."

Location: Size and Weight

Printed as "Weight (M3 Ultra): 8.0 pounds (3.64 kg)"; Apple's footnote: "Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process."

Location: Size and Weight

[2]

Warranty

Certificate records

No records documented.

Sources and revisions

  1. Apple Support: Mac Studio power consumption and thermal output (BTU) information (November 3, 2026 capture)Official product page · Checked https://support.apple.com/en-us/102027
  2. Apple Support: Mac Studio (2025) Tech Specs (November 3, 2026 capture)Official product page · Checked https://support.apple.com/en-us/122211