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Apple Unveils Mac Studio Upgrades With M5 Ultra and M5 Max
technology1 hour ago

Apple Unveils Mac Studio Upgrades With M5 Ultra and M5 Max

Apple today announced upgraded Mac Studio models powered by the M5 Ultra and M5 Max. The M5 Ultra is a dual‑die chip built with UltraFusion, offering up to a 36‑core CPU, up to 80 GPU cores, a 32‑core Neural Engine, and up to 512GB of unified memory with up to 1.2TB/s bandwidth, plus an enhanced media engine and 4‑way die‑to‑die scalability that enables clustering four Mac Studios for faster AI inference. The M5 Max is a single‑die option with up to 18 CPU cores, up to 40 GPU cores, up to 128GB of memory, and up to 614GB/s bandwidth. Both models use PCIe Gen 6 SSDs, Thunderbolt 5 (120Gb/s), Wi‑Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6, support genlock over USB‑C, and can drive up to eight displays. Availability starts September 22, with the 512GB RAM option arriving in late October; pre‑orders are live.

via MacRumors|
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Exclusive AppleInsider Deal Slashes 16-Inch M5 Max MacBook Pro to Record Low
technology22 days ago

Exclusive AppleInsider Deal Slashes 16-Inch M5 Max MacBook Pro to Record Low

AppleInsider readers can snag a $1,200 exclusive discount at B&H for the 16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB RAM, 2TB SSD), bringing the price to $3,199 in Space Black. Activation requires using the special pricing links from a desktop, and the deal includes free shipping in the contiguous US plus Payboo tax refunds. Valid for a limited time this week, it beats Amazon and other retailers by a wide margin per the AppleInsider price guide.

via AppleInsider|
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Apple's 2026 Mac Studio Set for M5 Max/Ultra Power Boost
technology4 months ago

Apple's 2026 Mac Studio Set for M5 Max/Ultra Power Boost

Apple is gearing up a 2026 Mac Studio refresh that preserves the compact design but brings M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, with faster SSD options (up to 2x) and RAM ceilings of 128GB for the M5 Max and up to 256GB for the M5 Ultra. Ongoing RAM shortages have caused stockouts and may influence configurations, while pricing could stay around $1,999 and a 1TB base SSD is possible. A WWDC 2026 reveal (June 8) is the strongest signal for timing, though a fall launch remains possible if supply issues persist.

via MacRumors|
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Spring Sale Brings Up to $200 Off New M5 Pro & M5 Max MacBook Pros
technology4 months ago

Spring Sale Brings Up to $200 Off New M5 Pro & M5 Max MacBook Pros

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale discounts the new 14‑inch and 16‑inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max by up to $200, with several configurations shown at $150 off and select 200‑off deals, starting around $2,049. The discounts reflect the lowest prices seen to date for the freshly released laptops, and the roundup also highlights savings on other Apple devices.

via AppleInsider|
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Apple's M5 MacBook Pro lineup raises the bar for creative workflows
tech5 months ago

Apple's M5 MacBook Pro lineup raises the bar for creative workflows

Apple's M5-powered MacBook Pros—M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max—bring a major performance leap with up to a 40-core GPU, doubled memory bandwidth, and 128GB of unified memory and 2TB SSD options, plus Thunderbolt 5. They enable on-device AI with neural accelerators, letting creatives run AI models locally for faster iteration on tasks like 3D rendering, video editing, and photo culling, and support on-location workflows without cloud connectivity. The emphasis is on enabling new workflows and faster iteration rather than just chasing benchmark numbers.

via Creative Bloq|
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M5 Max Delivers Roughly 15% Performance Edge for MacBook Pro 16
technology5 months ago

M5 Max Delivers Roughly 15% Performance Edge for MacBook Pro 16

Notebookcheck’s initial benchmarks show the MacBook Pro 16 with the M5 Max delivering a notable performance lead over the 14-inch model, with higher CPU and GPU scores and more stable results under sustained workloads. Fans run quieter at similar power, and the 16-inch model appears to throttle less than the 14-inch in continued use, though automatic vs. high-power modes affect per-run performance.

via Notebookcheck|
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M5 Max MacBook Pro: Unmatched Power, but at a Premium
technology5 months ago

M5 Max MacBook Pro: Unmatched Power, but at a Premium

The 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max is a monster of speed, delivering on‑device AI, excellent gaming performance, and a top-tier display and speakers with solid battery life. However, it carries a steep price and a starting configuration that’s positioned for professionals, making it less of a value proposition for casual users despite its impressive capabilities.

via WIRED|
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M5 Max Too Powerful for 14-Inch MBP: Throttling Undermines its 14" chassis
technology5 months ago

M5 Max Too Powerful for 14-Inch MBP: Throttling Undermines its 14" chassis

Notebookcheck tests the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the top-end M5 Max (40-core GPU, 128 GB RAM, 8 TB SSD) and finds phenomenal raw performance on paper but serious cooling limits in a compact chassis: significant thermal throttling and inconsistent CPU behavior in High Power mode, driven by true limits on power input (~97 W) and a 96 W PSU. The result is faster short-burst gains but unstable sustained performance, plus battery drain under load. Despite the downsides, the 14" MBP still offers an excellent display, speakers and impressive battery life in light use; for sustained workloads the 16-inch MBP or the M5 Pro in 14" form may be a better fit, with 8 TB/128 GB RAM as the top-end option.

via Notebookcheck|
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Apple's M5 Max delivers a meaningful upgrade for older MacBooks, especially from M2 Max
gadgets5 months ago

Apple's M5 Max delivers a meaningful upgrade for older MacBooks, especially from M2 Max

The Verge finds the M5 Max’s headline upgrade is its much faster SSDs—up to 2x sustained read/write versus the M4 Max (about 13.6 GB/s reads and 17.8 GB/s writes on a 4TB drive). CPU gains are modest (about 8–9% single-core, ~10–14% multi-core) despite six 'super' cores and new performance cores. In practice, the upgrade is not a dramatic leap over the M4 Max, but it’s a meaningful improvement for those coming from an older M2 Max three years ago, especially if fast storage is critical. Full review to come.

via The Verge|
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Apple's M5 Max shakes up MacBook Pro with two-die Fusion architecture
technology5 months ago

Apple's M5 Max shakes up MacBook Pro with two-die Fusion architecture

Ars Technica tests the 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max and explains Apple’s new Fusion Architecture—CPU and GPU live on separate dies—plus a redesigned core lineup: six 'super' high-performance cores and 12 'performance' cores that aren’t just rebranded efficiency cores. The CPU die is shared (18 cores) with the M5 Pro/Max, while the GPU die differs (Pro up to 20 cores, Max up to 40, with up to 614 GB/s memory bandwidth). Benchmarks show roughly 10% higher single-core performance vs M4 Max, about 10–12% better multi-core performance, and 20–35% GPU gains; sustained CPU clocks hover around 3.9–4.0 GHz on the big cores, with the performance cores running around 4.2–4.3 GHz. Power use stays in line with past generations. Overall the M5 Pro/Max deliver a meaningful upgrade, though not as dramatic as some previous leaps.

via Ars Technica|
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