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Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max), Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU & 32-Core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD

Model: Mac Studio (M5 Max) · SKU: Not documented

Prepared Nov 12, 2026

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Power at idle	7 WSource [1]
Maximum power	200 WSource [1]
Power supply rating	Not documented
Chip	Apple M5 MaxSource [1]
CPU cores	18Source [1]
GPU cores	32Source [1]
AI performance (TOPS)	Not documented
Memory	36 GBSource [1]
Memory type	Unified memorySource [1]
Storage	512 GBSource [1]
Input voltage	100-240V ACSource [2]
Ports	Not documented
Operating temperature	10 to 35 °C50 to 95 °F convertedSource [2]
Weight	2.7 kg6 lb convertedSource [2]
Dimensions	197 W × 95 H × 197 L mm7.76 W × 3.7 H × 7.76 L in convertedCalculatedSource [2]
Enclosure volume	3.69 L** Calculated from recorded external dimensions
Warranty term	Not documented

All recorded specifications

Chip	Apple M5 MaxDocumented claim Conditions The chip named in Apple's configuration line "Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU & 32-Core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD". Location: Mac Studio (M5 Max) row "Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU & 32-Core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes The chip named in Apple's configuration line "Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU & 32-Core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD". Location: Mac Studio (M5 Max) row "Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU & 32-Core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes Official product page · Apple Support: Mac Studio power consumption and thermal output (BTU) information (November 3, 2026 capture) [1]
CPU cores	18Documented claim Conditions Printed in the configuration line as "18-Core CPU". Location: Mac Studio (M5 Max) row "Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU & 32-Core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes Printed in the configuration line as "18-Core CPU". Location: Mac Studio (M5 Max) row "Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU & 32-Core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes Official product page · Apple Support: Mac Studio power consumption and thermal output (BTU) information (November 3, 2026 capture) [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 Official product page · Apple: Mac Studio Technical Specifications (November 3, 2026 capture) [2]
GPU cores	32Documented claim Conditions Printed in the configuration line as "32-Core GPU". Location: Mac Studio (M5 Max) row "Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU & 32-Core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes Printed in the configuration line as "32-Core GPU". Location: Mac Studio (M5 Max) row "Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU & 32-Core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes Official product page · Apple Support: Mac Studio power consumption and thermal output (BTU) information (November 3, 2026 capture) [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 Official product page · Apple: Mac Studio Technical Specifications (November 3, 2026 capture) [2]
Maximum power	200 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 (M5 Max) row "Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU & 32-Core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 512 GB 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 (M5 Max) row "Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU & 32-Core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes Official product page · Apple Support: Mac Studio power consumption and thermal output (BTU) information (November 3, 2026 capture) [1]
Memory	36 GBDocumented claim Conditions The configuration's unified memory, printed as "36GB unified memory". Apple's tech specs print "36GB unified memory" ("Configurable to: 48GB, 64GB, or 128GB (M5 Max with 18‑core CPU and 40‑core GPU)"). Location: Mac Studio (M5 Max) row "Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU & 32-Core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes The configuration's unified memory, printed as "36GB unified memory". Apple's tech specs print "36GB unified memory" ("Configurable to: 48GB, 64GB, or 128GB (M5 Max with 18‑core CPU and 40‑core GPU)"). Location: Mac Studio (M5 Max) row "Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU & 32-Core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes Official product page · Apple Support: Mac Studio power consumption and thermal output (BTU) information (November 3, 2026 capture) [1]
Memory type	Unified memoryDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "unified memory" in the configuration line. Location: Mac Studio (M5 Max) row "Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU & 32-Core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes Printed as "unified memory" in the configuration line. Location: Mac Studio (M5 Max) row "Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU & 32-Core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes Official product page · Apple Support: Mac Studio power consumption and thermal output (BTU) information (November 3, 2026 capture) [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 Official product page · Apple: Mac Studio Technical Specifications (November 3, 2026 capture) [2]
Power at idle	7 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 (M5 Max) row "Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU & 32-Core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 512 GB 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 (M5 Max) row "Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU & 32-Core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes Official product page · Apple Support: Mac Studio power consumption and thermal output (BTU) information (November 3, 2026 capture) [1]
Storage	512 GBDocumented claim Conditions The configuration's SSD as Apple prints it in the configuration line. The M5 Max model prints "512GB SSD" ("Configurable to: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB"). Location: Mac Studio (M5 Max) row "Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU & 32-Core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes The configuration's SSD as Apple prints it in the configuration line. The M5 Max model prints "512GB SSD" ("Configurable to: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB"). Location: Mac Studio (M5 Max) row "Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU & 32-Core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 512 GB SSD", Power Consumption Idle and Max; Notes Official product page · Apple Support: Mac Studio power consumption and thermal output (BTU) information (November 3, 2026 capture) [1]
Weight	2.7 kg6 lb convertedDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "Weight (M5 Max): 6.0 pounds (2.7 kg)"; Apple's footnote: "Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process." Location: Size and Weight Printed as "Weight (M5 Max): 6.0 pounds (2.7 kg)"; Apple's footnote: "Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process." Location: Size and Weight Official product page · Apple: Mac Studio Technical Specifications (November 3, 2026 capture) [2]

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Sources and revisions

Apple Support: Mac Studio power consumption and thermal output (BTU) information (November 3, 2026 capture)Official product page · Checked Nov 3, 2026https://support.apple.com/en-us/102027
Apple: Mac Studio Technical Specifications (November 3, 2026 capture)Official product page · Checked Nov 3, 2026https://www.apple.com/mac-studio/specs/